Analysis
What the official said
“The scheme resulted in 14 naturalization applicants obtaining U.S. citizenship without completing the required English language and civics tests.”
Claimant: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Agency or office: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Context
USCIS states this finding as part of a press release describing its role in a fraud investigation that led to federal charges against an individual accused of impersonating a doctor and fraudulently completing Forms N-648. The case is part of the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown.
Evidence
This is an allegation reported by USCIS in an official news release. USCIS reports that the accused used a deceased physician's credentials to sign at least 34 Forms N-648 and that as a result 14 applicants obtained citizenship without taking the English and civics tests. The claim describes outcomes alleged by investigators and prosecutors; criminal charges are pending and the assertion can be further verified through court filings, prosecutorial statements, or naturalization records.