We Fight for Victims of Immigration Fraud
An immigration law firm exclusively for U.S. citizens—fraud investigations, federal representation, and litigation consulting.
Our Services
When it comes to immigration fraud, the truth is often stranger than fiction. We understand what many firms don’t, and do what many firms won’t.
Fraud Investigations
We target, collect, and organize evidence of fraud into detailed timelines and witness dossiers—building the factual foundation to prove immigration fraud.
Federal Practice
We represent fraud victims before DHS, prepare fraud assessments, file fraud-based appeals and motions, withdraw sponsorship, and report fraud.
Litigation Consulting
We consult with local counsel in annulments, divorces, civil, and criminal litigation on immigration strategy, discovery, cross-exam, and I-864 defense.
National Leader on Immigration Fraud
Codias Law does more than provide legal services—we advocate for policy reforms on behalf of fraud victims. On June 25, 2025, our managing attorney, Cody M. Brown, testified before the U.S. House Judiciary’s Subcommittee on Immigration and exposed the immigration fraud crisis on the national stage.
Our Expertise
Immigration fraud is not a victimless crime. Foreign nationals can steal hearts, wallets, and reputations—sometimes all at once.
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Marriage to a U.S. citizen is one of the fastest paths to a Green Card and the most fraud-prone benefit category. Foreign spouses deceive U.S. citizens into marriage while secretly intending to abandon the relationship once permanent residency is secured.
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Form I-864, the Affidavit of Support, was created to shield taxpayers from the costs of immigration. Instead, it has become a form of immigration alimony, letting foreign spouses impose financial liability on deceived U.S. citizens.
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VAWA self-petitions allow foreign spouses to apply for a Green Card by claiming domestic violence. Antifraud safeguards are extremely weak and evidence is easily manufactured, leaving U.S. citizens unjustly branded as abusers without due process.
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Foreign spouses with conditional Green Cards must normally file Form I-751 jointly with their U.S. citizen spouse to remove conditions. Waivers let them bypass this requirement through premeditated divorce or false abuse claims.
Marriage Fraud
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The U visa was intended to help solve crime by protecting genuine victims. Instead, it is exploited through false police reports, staged incidents, and protective orders, subjecting U.S. citizens to false criminal allegations, arrests, and civil protective orders.
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The T visa was created to protect victims of human trafficking. Foreign nationals can falsely accuse U.S. citizen employers and spouses of trafficking, leading to criminal allegations, arrests, and civil protective orders.
Humanitarian Fraud
Why Codias Law?
We provide immigration expertise exclusively for U.S. citizens, not foreign nationals.
1. We are licensed attorneys.
Only licensed attorneys can provide legal opinions on whether fraud occurred. Non-attorneys, even well-meaning former officials, are barred from this role and can jeopardize victims and case law.
2. We only serve U.S. citizens.
Unlike traditional immigration attorneys, we do not represent foreign nationals. This ensures our duty of loyalty is undivided and our strategies are shaped solely by the interests of U.S. citizens.
3. We focus exclusively on fraud.
Unlike general immigration firms, our practice is devoted exclusively to fraud, giving us deep insights into the schemes and procedures that most often harm U.S. citizens.
4. We use best-in-class tools.
Unlike consultants or most firms, we conduct real investigations using best-in-class resources — from private investigative databases to attorney-only research platforms and forensic data partners.
5. We provide concierge service.
We limit our caseload so every client receives personal, discreet, and responsive attention. Our clients deserve concierge-level service that we deliver with consistency and care.
6. We value excellence.
We pride ourselves on producing top-quality legal work product. This standard is not for everyone, but it is for clients who value precision, depth, and excellence.
Popular Services
Marriage fraud drives much of our practice. We help U.S. citizens stop fraudulent green cards through appeals, annulments, and I-864 defense.
Fraud Appeals
We help marriage fraud victims report fraud and file appeals challenging previously approved I-130 petitions based on newly discovered evidence of marriage fraud.
Annulments
We help U.S. citizens nullify their marriage based on fraud in state court by identifying, discovering, and introducing evidence of fraud at trial, in consultation with local counsel.
I-864 Defense
We help U.S. citizens minimize their federal liability under an approved Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, in consultation with local counsel.
Withdrawals
We help U.S. citizens withdraw their Green Card sponsorship, often due to changes in the relationship, or to terminate liability under Form I-864, Affidavit of Support.
