Can USCIS verify whether a document is fraudulent?

Yes. USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) reviews every document with close scrutiny to prevent fraud, and has mechanisms to verify the authenticity of what is submitted in your case, including for EB-2 NIW petitions.

During the review, officers may, for example:

• Query databases and official records to cross-check information.
• Request confirmation from the institutions that issued the documents.
• Ask for additional evidence when something appears inconsistent.

If signs of falsification are found, the consequences can be serious, ranging from denial of the petition to more severe legal implications, such as fraud charges. For this reason, every document must be genuine and issued by the competent authority.

The best approach is transparency: gather documentation that is truthful, complete, and well organized. If you have questions about requirements or formats, it is worth consulting the official USCIS guidelines or a trusted specialist.

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