IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE: A FRAMEWORK FOR EVIDENCE INTEGRITY IN U.S. PRACTICE

At the outset, Fraud, inconsistencies, and insufficient evidence remain systemic challenges in U.S. immigration practice, contributing to high rates of Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Revoke (NOIRs), and consular refusals. These issues disproportionately affect applicants from countries with weaker compliance infrastructures, including Brazil, where demand for U.S. visas and permanent residency remains high. Recent U.S. government initiatives such as the USCIS Strategic Plan 2023–2026, ICE’s Document and Benefit Fraud Task Forces, and EOIR’s Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program have emphasized the urgent need for improved documentary integrity and compliance mechanisms. This article proposes a comprehensive Immigration Compliance and Evidence Integrity Framework designed to mitigate fraud risks, elevate evidentiary standards, and enhance the reliability of submissions. The framework integrates document verification, evidentiary playbooks, performance metrics, and professional training for paralegals and case managers. By aligning private practice with public policy priorities, this initiative aims to improve adjudication efficiency, restore institutional trust, and reduce systemic backlogs. The argument advanced here is that immigration compliance is not merely a law firm issue but a matter of national importance, directly tied to the sustainability of the U.S. immigration system