Published: Oct. 11, 2024

A recent report from a student highlights a USCIS scam. The student received an email with the subject line containing a case number followed by 鈥�(Alien's change of address).鈥�

The email attachment, seen below, appeared to be from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and included a case number, threatening fines, imprisonment, or removal from the U.S. The letter also instructed the recipient to call a 201 number.

This is a scam. Do not respond to this email or call the number listed. If you have responded to the email, contact International Student & scholar Services (ISSS) for guidance on the next steps.

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SUBJECT: CASE NUMBER- US16INAR11 (Alien's change of address) Purpose of Notice-

The purpose of this Notice is to inform you that USICE has found that you have failed to update your AR-11(Alien's change of Address) and an online/offline Investigation registered on your documents with our investigation agency's U.S. Department of Justice. As per the Act (INA) section 265 (s USC 1505), Failure to report a change of address is punishable with fine or 6 months to 1 year of imprisonment and/or removal from the United States.

As per the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA, + USC) forward this email and notice to any third party is a punishable crime which can lend his/her arrest warrant with immediate action taken by U.S. Marshals, you can contact USCIS line 201-578- 6846 (Monday to Friday, 10:00 EST - 18:00 EST to register yourself for a background check and update your AR-11 (Alien's change of address).

The U.S. Department of Justice will contact you for the background check, according to USA Immigration Law you are bound to follow all protocols and must cooperate with Federal Officers for the verification of your documents and update AR-11. In the event of non-cooperation will lead to his/her arrest.

Immediate response required to close your online/offline investigation.

If you suspect you have received a scam email, report it to the . If you are unsure about the legitimacy of the email, forward it to the USCIS webmaster. USCIS will review reported emails and coordinate with law enforcement agencies as needed.

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