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Written testimony of USCIS Director for a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa hearing titled “Examining the Syrian Humanitarian Crisis from the Ground (Part II)”

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Leon Rodriguez addresses the refugee admissions program, with particular emphasis on Fiscal Year 2016.

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Written testimony of ICE for a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing titled “Catch Me If You Can: The IRS Impersonation Scam and The Government's Response”

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Miami, Alysa Erichs addresses the efforts of ICE to combat cross-border financial crimes such as consumer fraud scams.

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Written testimony of U.S. Secret Service for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Beyond Silk Road: Potential Risks, Threats, and Promises of Virtual Currencies”

U.S. Secret Service (Secret Service) Criminal Investigative Division Special Agent in Charge Edward Lowery III addresses the risks and challenges posed by digital currencies and the role of the Secret Service in investigating crimes associated with online payment systems.

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Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse within DHS

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) serves as an independent body to deter, identify and address fraud, abuse, mismanagement, and waste in DHS programs and operations.  Findings and recommendations issued by the OIG add value to the Department and assist the Department in fulfilling its mission and goals.

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Fraud and Counterfeiting

Document and benefit fraud pose a severe threat to national security and public safety. They create vulnerabilities that may enable terrorists, criminals and unlawful noncitizens to gain entry, solicit employment and ultimately remain in the United States.