The Glenn Beck Program Best of the Program | Guest: Joseph Edlow | 10/6/25
Oct 6, 2025
Joseph Edlow, the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, discusses alarming immigration fraud trends, particularly spotlighting misuse in Minneapolis involving marriage and work visa abuses. He highlights community pushback during investigations and the complexities of identifying culprits in fraud cases. Edlow stresses the importance of restoring integrity to the immigration system, revealing plans for nationwide enforcement operations. The conversation also examines the lawlessness in Portland and its implications on local governance and enforcement.
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Widespread Immigration Fraud Revealed
- Joseph Edlow found widespread immigration fraud across marriage, OPT, and H‑1B programs during a Minneapolis operation.
- He framed the effort as an all‑out campaign to restore integrity to USCIS adjudications and investigations.
Concrete Fraud Examples From Minneapolis
- Edlow described specific fraud examples: fake businesses, false death certificates, polygamous arrangements across countries.
- One case involved an alien claiming a dead spouse but actually maintaining multiple families in different countries.
Field Pushback And Public Blindspot
- Edlow reported resistance during field visits, including people refusing to answer and calling police on USCIS staff.
- He contrasted public praise for tax‑fraud enforcement with relative indifference to immigration fraud enforcement.