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Fraud
 

You must be entirely honest and forthcoming on your DS-160 visa application.  Form DS-160 contains the following certification you must digitally sign:

“I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct.”

Making false or misleading statements on your visa application or during the visa interview constitutes fraud.  Omitting information on your visa application or during your interview constitutes fraud.  Purchasing, procuring, selling, or presenting fake documents is fraud.  Attempting to hide your identity is fraud.  Applying for a visa with the intention of misusing it is fraud.  Helping another person do any of the above is fraud.

Consulate General Nuevo Laredo has a Fraud Prevention Unit that works closely with the Nonimmigrant Visa Unit, the Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security, the Department of Homeland Security and Mexican law enforcement agencies to aggressively pursue fraud cases, referring individuals as appropriate for prosecution under U.S. and/or Mexican law.  The consequences of fraud are serious.  If you commit fraud not only will you lose the benefit you are seeking, but you may pay large fines and  go to jail.  Committing fraud can also make you permanently ineligible for a visa.

Protect Yourself from Fraud

Applicants should take measures to protect themselves from fraud committed by others.  Beware of any individual that claims he or she can help you obtain a visa, especially in exchange for money.  Although you are free to hire someone to prepare your DS-160 visa application, we strongly recommend you complete  the application on your own.  In the event you choose to hire someone to prepare your application, please be aware you are solely responsible for all information on your application.  If the information is entered incorrectly by someone else, you will be held accountable.

Individuals claiming to be able to sell you U.S. government documents including appointment confirmations, waiver documents, etc. are fraudsters.  Do not be fooled by them.

If you have knowledge of fraud that is being committed, please contact the Fraud Prevention Unit at 867-714-0512 ext. 3178.

Alert

  • Mexico, D.F., June 20, 2012 - U.S. consular operations in Mexico rank number four worldwide in issuance of Investor and Treaty Trader visas. This is a critical program to stimulate foreign direct investment in the United States. (E visas)

    1. Effective April 13, 2012, the Department of State will adjust visa processing fees.  The fees for most nonimmigrant visa applications and Border Crossing Cards will increase, while all immigrant visa processing fees will decrease. (New Fee)