How to Identify Fraudulent INS Identification

Utilize Form I-9 as a way of identifying fraudulent INS data for new employees. Illegal immigrants attempting to find a job in the United States may forge INS identification documents. The Form I-9 handbook supplied by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service can help you identify fraudulent documents easily (see Resources below).

Request supporting documents and state-issued identification to verify INS data. Travelers may have a passport or driver's license from their native country that confirms their correct identity. When identifying INS documents, a higher amount of information will alleviate doubts about authenticity.

Locate expiration and birth dates on INS identification. Temporary visas issued to international workers or students must have a date of issue and expiration in order to be valid. Pay particular attention to the format of dates on INS forms, which is typically in a month/day/year format.

Review the quality of ID photos on INS identification cards. Work and student visas, among other INS cards, feature photos that help verify the identity of an individual. Signs of a fraudulent INS identification card are blurry images, dark pictures or photos that clearly do not belong to the person presenting the card.

Examine the quality of paper and printing that is used in INS identification cards. INS identification cards feature thick paper that is laminated to ensure the longevity of the card. The fonts and alignment of INS data should be perfect as government printers eliminate documents that include any type errors.

Match the name printed on a document or ID card with the signature of the card holder. Fraudulent and stolen ID cards feature illegible signatures that are meant to obfuscate the identification process by authorities.