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Immigration fraud reporting for U.S. citizens.

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OverviewWhere the case reaches the government.

We transform your verified evidence and our legal analysis into a professional Investigative Report that exceeds the scope and rigor of standard DHS administrative investigations, giving federal investigators and prosecutors a fully developed, legally grounded record for evaluating potential violations.

Deliverables
Turnkey investigative report for federal officials
Timeline
Typically 2–4 weeks after the assessment
Value
Validated evidence federal officials can act on.

Requires a completed investigation and fraud assessment.

The Case ArcFrom investigation to assessment to report.

Each phase plays a distinct role: the investigation produces the factual findings, the Fraud Assessment delivers the legal conclusions, and the Investigative Report brings them together into a self-contained, comprehensive evidentiary package.

Component Investigation Assessment Report
Witness dossiers
Timeline of events
Affidavits Affidavits or sworn statements are part of the investigation. To avoid expense on cases that may not proceed, we typically complete them only after the Fraud Assessment confirms the case is strong enough to move to the Report phase.
Legal analysis
Cover letter
Executive summary
Evidentiary exhibits
Evidentiary citations Factual claims in the timeline of events and assessment are cited to one or more evidentiary exhibits (e.g., affidavits, documents, etc.). This is a time-consuming endeavor, but is critically important so investigators and prosecutors can quickly validate and correlate factual claims and the evidentiary record.
Printing, binding & assembly
Distribution & tracking

The ProcessHow a Codias Law immigration fraud report works.

01

Fraud Investigation

Our fraud investigations establish the factual foundation for your case. We collect and authenticate evidence, conduct independent research, and when appropriate, interview witnesses and coordinate forensic analyses. The result is a verified timeline and witness dossiers that drive our fraud assessments and strategy.

02

Fraud Assessment

Our fraud assessments provide a formal legal opinion from an attorney on whether immigration fraud occurred. We apply complex federal immigration law to the verified facts of your case, evaluate the evidence under the correct circuit standards, and deliver a clear roadmap of your options.

03

Evidence Assembly

We assemble and, when necessary, obtain additional evidence such as witness statements. All evidence is organized and assembled into a coherent, indexed record that far exceeds the structure of typical DHS administrative files.

04

Report Drafting

We convert the raw timeline of events into a true, accurate, and compelling summary digest, supported by legal and evidentiary citations that allow federal officials to verify the evidence quickly and with clarity.

05

Federal Distribution

We identify the proper federal recipients, verify destination addresses, and transmit the Investigative Report through tracked delivery. This ensures the record reaches the correct decision-makers and establishes a verifiable proof of delivery.

06

Federal Investigation

We prepare you in advance of an interview with federal investigators, explaining what to expect, helping you answer questions truthfully and completely, and supporting you during any interaction with investigators.

Why Codias Law?What sets our fraud reporting apart.

A report is only as strong as the record behind it.

  • We exceed standards.

    Our attorney-led investigations surpass the depth and rigor of standard DHS administrative investigations, giving officials an even stronger evidentiary foundation.

  • We explain the law.

    We identify and explain the governing statutes, regulations, and standards clearly, helping non-lawyer officials understand how the law applies to your case.

  • We deliver a complete record.

    We provide a comprehensive, organized, citation-linked evidentiary record that allows federal investigators and prosecutors to verify facts quickly and confidently.

  • We include the right evidence.

    We identify, collect, and present relevant, material, and credible evidence — avoiding the excess and irrelevance that weaken many fraud submissions.

  • We know who to contact.

    We identify the proper federal officials, verify destination details, and submit your report with tracked delivery to ensure it reaches the right decision-makers.

  • We connect the dots.

    We synthesize facts, evidence, and law into a coherent narrative, allowing federal officials to understand what happened and why it meets the fraud standard.

FAQs

What is an Investigative Report?
An Investigative Report is a comprehensive, ready-to-use evidentiary package designed to meet and surpass federal evidentiary standards for both administrative and criminal investigations and prosecutions. It incorporates the results of our investigation and Fraud Assessment, featuring a compelling executive summary designed to help officials quickly understand and prioritize your matter. All evidence is seamlessly organized into labeled exhibits, and the body of the report is fully annotated with citations to that record. By linking factual claims directly to indexed evidence, we make it exceptionally easy for federal investigators to verify the facts and take swift action on your case.
Should I file an Investigative Report or a BIA Fraud Appeal?
An Investigative Report and a BIA Fraud Appeal are two parallel ways to surface marriage-fraud evidence to the federal government. The Investigative Report is an established route, with no rigid filing deadlines, but the agency is not required to respond, you have no formal right to information, and there is no direct pathway to federal court if they do nothing. The BIA Fraud Appeal is a formal appeal of an approved Form I-130 on fraud grounds under an existing regulation with deadlines for decisionmaking, creates a pathway into federal court if the agencies fail to properly act, and a fraud-based denial or revocation can provide evidence of fraud in a state annulment proceeding.

However, a BIA Fraud Appeal is an innovative legal procedure that involves a higher level of risk because case law and agency precedent in this area remain limited. While Codias Law believes these appeals rest on solid legal footing and are fully appropriate within existing statutes and policies to protect U.S. citizen sponsors and victims of immigration fraud, clients should understand that this is a novel area of practice at the forefront of emerging legal interpretation. Until federal courts and agencies provide more definitive guidance, these services should be pursued only by clients who are comfortable with the uncertainties and risks that come with developing areas of law.
Do I need an investigation and fraud assessment first?
Yes. The Investigative Report can only be prepared after the firm has validated the facts and fraud through a real investigation and fraud assessment. Our firm does not report fraud to federal officials without first validating the fraud. We have multiple screening mechanisms to ensure that when we communicate with the federal government on your behalf, we are doing so in an ethical and legal manner.
Who receives the Investigative Report?
An Investigative Report is routed to federal officials and offices with jurisdiction to act on your case. Frequent recipients include USCIS, ICE, CBP, the State Department, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. We will determine the correct offices on your behalf, verify destination addresses, and transmit through tracked delivery.
Will I have to speak with investigators?
When federal officials open a fraud investigation, they will typically contact you to conduct an interview and gather additional evidence. They may arrange to meet you, or also ask you to provide a statement at their office. This is a natural part of the investigative process. We help you prepare for this interview and support you through the process.
Does this guarantee the government will act on my case?
No. The Investigative Report is designed to maximize the likelihood of federal enforcement, but like any legal matter, no attorney can guarantee a particular outcome. Whether a federal agency opens a fraud investigation, pursues prosecution, or takes adverse action depends on factors outside any attorney’s control — including agency priorities, the assigned officer’s training and expertise, the strength of the evidence relative to their docket, undisclosed personal biases, and the prosecutorial discretion every federal official retains.
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