A green card applicant in Solano County, California, faced a tense visit from two men who said they worked for USCIS. You see this person was sponsored by their son and was waiting for a final decision after the interview.
What happened at the home
Two men came to the house and claimed they were USCIS agents. They knocked on the door and windows and demanded a face to face interview. They said this would move the green card case forward.
Why the applicant felt unsafe
You can understand why the applicant felt scared. The visit looked sudden and aggressive. At first the applicant thought it was a trap or a scam and refused to cooperate without legal advice.
How the visit ended
The men spoke directly with the applicant’s lawyer. After that call they left the property. This raised new questions about who they really were and why they had come without a formal notice.
What experts say about FDNS
Experts say the men may have been from the Fraud Detection and National Security unit. This is a specialised wing inside USCIS. It carries out site visits to verify details in green card cases.
Why FDNS does these checks
These checks confirm that the relationship in a petition is real. You usually see them in marriage based cases. They also happen in parent child sponsorships when officers notice gaps or unusual details.
How FDNS contacts applicants
FDNS officers do not send Form I 797 for site visits. They often call applicants directly to plan a visit. That is why you may not see any written notice before they arrive.
Why ICE is also a concern
Some experts warned the men could be ICE agents. ICE officers have a record of posing as other officials to enter immigrant homes. You should never open the door without proof and legal advice.
What you should do next
You must wait for a formal RFE or interview notice by mail. You also need to document every contact with any agent. Keep your lawyer involved at all times to protect your case.
