Two recent episodes represent the continuing fraud that exists in the immigration system. The first episode involves Mexican actress Fernanda Romero who is accused of committing marriage fraud by the U.S. Government. Ms. Romero is accused of paying her husband to marry her so that she could become a permanent resident in the United States. Ms. Romero was brought to the attention of U.S. authorities when a former boyfriend of hers told them.
The second episode involves a New York City Immigration officer who pleaded guilty to coercing a foreign national to perform sexual acts on him. The USCIS officer was responsible for determining the eligibility of foreign nationals for family green cards. The USCIS officer threatened her with a denial of her green card application and the deporting of her family members.