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State Department Launches Online Portal for Reporting Visa Fraud Tips

Published Sep 23, 2026

The Department of State has launched an online tip portal allowing the public to report suspected visa fraud and misuse. The Bureau of Consular Affairs says public tips have helped identify fraud cases and that the tool is meant to make reporting easier and more reliable.

Key points

The new online portal lets members of the public submit tips about suspected visa fraud or misuse.
The Department says public tips have helped identify many fraud cases in recent years.
Cited examples of visa fraud include falsified documents, sham marriages arranged by brokers, shell companies, fabricated job offers, and birth tourism.
The Department states it will continue enforcing U.S. law, including revoking visas and referring cases for further investigation.
Tips can be submitted at travel.state.gov/reportvisafraud.

Who is affected

Members of the public with information about suspected visa fraud, and individuals whose visa applications or status could be affected by fraud investigations.

What to do

Anyone with information about suspected visa fraud can submit a tip through travel.state.gov/reportvisafraud.

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Launch of Online Visa Fraud Tip Portal

Media Note

Office of the Spokesman

September 23, 2026

The Department of State has launched an online tip portal for members of the public to help identify and stop suspected fraud and misuse of U.S. visas. Many of the tens of thousands of visa fraudsters the Department has identified and held accountable during President Trump’s second term were discovered thanks to tips provided by upstanding and concerned members of the public. This new online tool provides a convenient and reliable way for the public to submit crucial information for prompt review and action. Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Rubio, the Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs is conducting rigorous fraud detection and prevention activities to thwart attempts to travel to the United States through fraudulent means or for illegal purposes. Visa fraud can include the use of falsified documents or travel plans, brokers arranging sham marriages, shell companies, fabricated job offers, engaging in or facilitating birth tourism, and more. These schemes do not just defraud the U.S. government – visa fraud hurts American communities, undermines the U.S. economy and American workers, and jeopardizes U.S. national security and public safety. The Department of State is fully enforcing U.S. laws and will hold accountable all those who violate them, including by revoking visas and referring fraud for further law enforcement investigation. We encourage those with information about suspected visa fraud and misuse to visit travel.state.gov/reportvisafraud.