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To: Office of Attorney General John Ashcroft
Department of Justice
Washington D.C.
Re: Fraudulent Marriage
Date: April, 2004
To the Honorable John Ashcroft;
I have contacted the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services in regards to what is a clear case of immigration fraud. The person in charge of the I-751 unit told me that there was nothing I could do and that the foreigner who committed this crime has more rights than I do as a U.S. citizen. I was shocked by this attitude, especially following the September 11 attacks.
As I researched the matter, a number of cases occurred where courts have remanded some of these cases back to the Board of Immigration Appeals and I have read many stories of people bragging about getting conditions removed after divorces. It seems very possible that the person who victimized me, my family and the United States may get away with this crime. I am not allowed to file a criminal complaint against this person who defrauded me and that is wrong. We have created a situation where a criminal has more rights than a victim.
It seems that immigrants with fraudulent intent have learned that the Conditional Permanent Residence Status is a joke. Once they get this conditional status, they know they can file for any number of waivers. One of these waivers can be divorce. As a matter of fact, a divorce can get conditions removed earlier than if they stay married. The only people who are punished by this system are legitimate couples who have to deal with the expenses and paperwork while BCIS rubber stamps approvals regardless of the situation.
I know that my small situation is not the worst thing in the world. However, I strongly believe that undermining our laws will create worse problems for us in the future. I am asking for your office to get involved in this matter and I would be available to tell any court or committee that this was not an innocent victimless crime. I was hurt and my family was hurt by this vicious person. I am not asking for revenge but only seeking justice and to see that the laws of the United States to be carried out. I am attaching my last letter to BCIS for your review.
Respectfully,
Michael
Department of Justice
Washington D.C.
Re: Fraudulent Marriage
Date: April, 2004
To the Honorable John Ashcroft;
I have contacted the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services in regards to what is a clear case of immigration fraud. The person in charge of the I-751 unit told me that there was nothing I could do and that the foreigner who committed this crime has more rights than I do as a U.S. citizen. I was shocked by this attitude, especially following the September 11 attacks.
As I researched the matter, a number of cases occurred where courts have remanded some of these cases back to the Board of Immigration Appeals and I have read many stories of people bragging about getting conditions removed after divorces. It seems very possible that the person who victimized me, my family and the United States may get away with this crime. I am not allowed to file a criminal complaint against this person who defrauded me and that is wrong. We have created a situation where a criminal has more rights than a victim.
It seems that immigrants with fraudulent intent have learned that the Conditional Permanent Residence Status is a joke. Once they get this conditional status, they know they can file for any number of waivers. One of these waivers can be divorce. As a matter of fact, a divorce can get conditions removed earlier than if they stay married. The only people who are punished by this system are legitimate couples who have to deal with the expenses and paperwork while BCIS rubber stamps approvals regardless of the situation.
I know that my small situation is not the worst thing in the world. However, I strongly believe that undermining our laws will create worse problems for us in the future. I am asking for your office to get involved in this matter and I would be available to tell any court or committee that this was not an innocent victimless crime. I was hurt and my family was hurt by this vicious person. I am not asking for revenge but only seeking justice and to see that the laws of the United States to be carried out. I am attaching my last letter to BCIS for your review.
Respectfully,
Michael
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