Today, Explained ICE University
Dec 2, 2019
Nicole Narea, an immigration reporter at Vox, dives into the shocking Ice University scheme, where a fictitious institution was set up to bait international students. With over 600 students misled, they faced arrests and potential deportation upon realizing the scam. Narea discusses the massive legal implications and questions the accountability of the agents involved. The chilling effects on trust within immigrant communities and the intricacies of immigration laws add layers to this provocative conversation.
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Fake University Sting
- ICE created a fake university, the University of Farmington, to target visa fraud.
- Over 250 students, mostly from India, were arrested after enrolling.
Appearance of Legitimacy
- The University of Farmington was listed as an accredited institution on the Department of Homeland Security's website.
- This made it appear legitimate, deceiving many students.
Prior Valid Visas
- The students involved held legitimate visas before enrolling at the fake university.
- They transferred from other accredited programs in the US.