Revocation Request - Visas Issued to Malafide

UNCLAS LIMA 002324 SIPDIS SENSITIVE DEPT FOR CA/FPP, VO, CA/EX, WHA/AND, DS MEXICO FOR DHS DHS HQ FOR CAO E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: KFRD CVIS KCRM ASEC CMGT CJAN PE SUBJECT: Revocation Request - Visas Issued to Malafide Travelers Ref: Lima 2271 ¶1. (U) Post submitted reftel reporting on mala fide applicants who obtained non-immigrant visas by faking a medical handicap. Applicants had appeared at the Embassy with one eye glued shut to simulate a vision problem requiring medical attention in the United States. The applicants paid visa fixers up to USD 5,000. The fixers fabricated medical certifications, which were then used to obtain legitimate documentation certifying that the person was handicapped. ¶2. (U) Internal auditors working at the Peruvian Ministry of Women and Social Development detected the scheme and contacted Post's Fraud Prevention Unit. FPU, working with RSO and the Peruvian National Police, interviewed applicants with pending visa applications. These applicants were subsequently arrested by the PNP, as were the visa fixers. Of the 11 fraudulent visa applicants (since May 2004) that FPU has identified, six visas had been issued. ¶3. (SBU) Post requests Department assistance to revoke visas issued to the following applicants under 212(a)(6)(C) since the misrepresentation was material to visa issuance. The children no longer overcome 214(B). Yaya Suca, Gina Angela (DOB 25Aug79) visa foil # 69710221 issued 11Feb05. Angulo Parra, Yahn (DOB 28Jun75) visa foil # 71535119 issued 27Oct04. Mendoza Cardenas, Janet Dolores (DOB 29Jan69) visa foil # 71072258 issued 7May04. Marquez Velasquez, Jorge Angel (DOB 19Dec78) visa foil # 69700836 issued 6Dec04. Prado Yaya, Enzo Ariel (DOB 12Oct98) visa foil # 69710222 issued 11Feb05. Salvador Mendoza, Diego Andree (DOB 11Mar96) visa foil # 71072257 issued 7May04. ¶4. (U) Post appreciates Department's assistance. Struble