Office of Investigations

To protect and strengthen the integrity of USCIS programs and systems, the Office of Investigations thoroughly and objectively investigates allegations of misconduct, including those with a counterintelligence concern.

To serve as a model investigative program, increasing the visibility and importance of integrity to USCIS employees, and ensuring that USCIS programs and systems are secure.

The Office of Investigations:

• Conducts investigations of misconduct, corruption, and fraud involving USCIS employees and contractors;
• Establishes policy relative to investigative procedures and techniques;
• Maintains electronic storage of investigative records in accordance with the National Archives and Records Administration’s standards;
• Prepares the semi-annual Report on Internal Affairs Investigations to Congress, which summarizes the USCIS investigative process and investigative activity by the Office of Investigations during the reporting period; and
• Provides training and guidance to employees assigned to conduct field management inquiries.