Advocacy • Policy Reform • Victim Support • Legal Recourse

Defending American Citizens from Immigration-Based Fraud & Exploitation

VISA fills a critical gap in the U.S. immigration system — giving voice, support, and recourse to thousands of citizens victimized by marriage fraud, VAWA misuse, financial exploitation, and false abuse allegations.

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About VISA

Citizens Against Immigration Fraud

VISA was founded under the banner of Citizens Against Immigration Fraud — built by individuals who have witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of immigration fraud on victims' lives.

With a strong background in legal advocacy, emotional support, and financial recovery, our team is committed to providing assistance and justice to those defrauded.

"The creation of VISA fills an urgent void in the immigration system — one that has left thousands of American citizens without support, voice, or recourse."

Marriage FraudVAWA MisuseFinancial ExploitationFalse Abuse AllegationsImmigration Benefits Fraud

Richard D. Lee

Founder, VISA

▸Retired FDNS Officer, USCIS
▸Former U.S. Coast Guard servicemember
▸20+ years investigating marriage fraud, asylum fraud & benefits abuse
▸Expert witness, legal consultant, and fraud educator
▸Founder of @marriagefraudvictims on YouTube

Featured Book

After the Border

by Richard D. Lee

42 eye-opening stories from a retired U.S. immigration officer — uncovering the hidden world of marriage fraud.

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Our Mission

Three Pillars of VISA

Policy Reform

We engage directly with USCIS, Congress, and regulatory bodies to close loopholes exploited by fraudsters and give American citizen victims a seat at the table.

Victim Support

We connect victims with legal referrals, peer support networks, and direct advocacy assistance. No one walks alone through this process.

Awareness & Education

Through media, events, and digital outreach, we educate the public on warning signs of immigration-based fraud and exploitation.

Scope of the Problem

Types of Immigration Fraud We Address

Marriage Fraud

Sham marriages entered solely to obtain immigration benefits, devastating U.S. citizen spouses financially and emotionally.

VAWA Misuse

False abuse allegations under VAWA used as an immigration strategy — weaponizing victim protections against innocent citizens.

Financial Exploitation

Systematic draining of assets and resources from U.S. citizens using a relationship as cover for financial fraud.

False Abuse Allegations

Fabricated claims designed to gain immigration benefits while destroying the reputation of the accused citizen.

Benefits & Document Fraud

Misrepresentation in immigration applications that implicates unsuspecting U.S. citizen sponsors with legal liability.

Pending Backlog Crisis · 2015–2025

The Number of Pending VAWA Petitions Has Skyrocketed

As tens of thousands apply for immigration relief through a program for domestic violence victims, the federal government's approvals and denials have remained stagnant.

Approved

Denied

Pending

* 2025 data through June only · Completions stagnant at ~11,700/yr · Pending growth: +1,486% · Source: USCIS / NOTUS

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