Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) Site Visits: Employer Tips and Strategies

The practice note addresses Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate site visits in the employment-based immigration context. It explains FDNS’s role within USCIS, its fraud detection and national security functions, and the statutory and regulatory framework supporting site visits and compliance reviews. It describes how site visits are conducted, including unannounced and scheduled inspections at employer offices, third-party worksites, and remote work locations. The practice note outlines the scope of officer inquiries, including verification of employer operations, work locations, job duties, wages, petition details, and employee qualifications. It also identifies immigration programs and site visit frameworks, including ASVVP and TSVVP, and discusses common triggers such as high petition volume, third-party placements, prior compliance issues, and fraud indicators.