US Immigration Attorney Faces $470,000 Fine Over Fraudulent Petitions

The Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement initiated the proceedings, citing a pattern of systemic abuse where Singh submitted repetitive claims on behalf of clients. Officials noted that the petitions utilized indistinguishable language, regardless of the individual applicant's circumstances. DHS General Counsel James Percival stated that such tactics compromise public safety and delay the removal of individuals who pose genuine criminal threats.

This enforcement action aligns with a May 2026 directive aimed at curbing fraudulent asylum filings. The move marks the second significant penalty pursued by the department against a legal professional this year, following a $255,000 fine issued to attorney Vinod Doddamani in June 2026. As the legal process against Singh continues, federal authorities have signaled that further attempts to manipulate immigration documentation will face aggressive scrutiny.