Immigration Fraud Attorney for U.S. Citizens

An immigration fraud attorney represents individuals affected by immigration fraud. At Codias Law, we exclusively represent U.S. citizens who have been deceived, exploited, or falsely accused in connection with marriage-based immigration fraud, VAWA self-petition fraud, and I-864 Affidavit of Support disputes. Our services include professional fraud investigations, fraud assessments, federal appeals and motions, guided fraud reporting, sponsor withdrawals, annulments, and I-864 defense.

Most immigration attorneys represent foreign nationals seeking visas and green cards. If you are a U.S. citizen who has been victimized by immigration fraud, their interests may directly conflict with yours. Codias Law was founded specifically to close this gap. We understand the unique legal frameworks, protections, and remedies available to U.S. citizens — including fraud investigations, BIA appeals, I-130 revocations, and I-864 defenses that general immigration firms do not handle.

Yes. U.S. citizens can report suspected marriage fraud to USCIS, ICE, or the Department of Justice. However, the process is complex and mistakes can undermine your case or expose you to unintended consequences. Codias Law provides guided fraud reporting assistance — helping you compile evidence, prepare your submission, and navigate federal agencies so your report is taken seriously. We strongly recommend consulting an immigration fraud attorney before contacting the government on your own.

Form I-864, the Affidavit of Support, is a legally binding contract that U.S. citizen sponsors sign during the green card process. It obligates you to financially support the sponsored immigrant at no less than 125% of the federal poverty guidelines — and that obligation survives divorce. After separation, a foreign national ex-spouse can sue to enforce the I-864, even if the marriage was fraudulent. Codias Law defends U.S. citizens against I-864 enforcement actions, raising fraud-based defenses and working to terminate or limit your financial exposure.

The Violence Against Women Act allows abused spouses to self-petition for immigration status without their partner's knowledge or consent. VAWA is a fraud magnet that can be exploited through fabricated allegations of abuse. A foreign national spouse may file a fraudulent VAWA self-petition to secure a green card while simultaneously accusing the U.S. citizen of domestic violence — triggering restraining orders, criminal investigations, and family-court disadvantages. Codias Law defends U.S. citizens who have been falsely accused in VAWA proceedings and works to expose the underlying fraud.

Yes. In Matter of JIN, 29 I&N Dec. 441 (BIA 2026), Codias Law secured a landmark precedent establishing that an approved I-130 petition is not immune from challenge when new evidence of fraud emerges. The Board of Immigration Appeals ordered DHS to conduct a thorough investigation after approval — the first time in U.S. history that the BIA heard an appeal brought on behalf of an alleged victim of marriage fraud. This decision created a new pathway for U.S. citizens to hold the system accountable.

Yes. Codias Law practices federal immigration law and serves clients in all 50 states. Immigration fraud is a federal matter, and our practice is not limited by state boundaries. We conduct consultations remotely and represent clients before USCIS, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and other federal agencies regardless of your location.

No. Codias Law represents U.S. citizens exclusively. Different legal frameworks apply to citizens and foreign nationals, and our practice is focused entirely on enforcing the rights, protections, and remedies available to citizens victimized by foreign nationals.