4th Circ. Says Fraud On Optional Visa Docs Is Still Criminal

By Jared Foretek ( January 8, 2026, 10:01 PM EST) -- A split Fourth Circuit panel on Thursday affirmed the visa fraud convictions of a Maryland man who prosecutors said submitted fraudulent applications for clients of his immigration "legal center," with the majority ruling that knowingly making false statements on documents that aren't necessarily required can still be criminal....

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