The Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a denaturalization action against former North Miami Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime, alleging that he obtained U.S. citizenship through fraudulent means. The case, which highlights ongoing efforts to combat immigration fraud, was filed recently as federal authorities claim Bien-Aime entered the U.S. using a falsified passport and assumed a new identity after being ordered deported in 2001.
Key Details:
- Bien-Aime allegedly entered the U.S. under the name Jean Philippe Janiver and was deported in 2001.
- He withdrew his deportation appeal while remaining in the U.S. under the identity Philippe Bien-Aime.
- Bien-Aime married a U.S. citizen to gain lawful permanent residency, which the government claims was fraudulent due to his existing marriage.
- He was naturalized as a U.S. citizen in 2006 after multiple misrepresentations to immigration officials.
This case serves as a reminder that while naturalization is a significant privilege, it can be revoked if obtained through deceitful practices. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Dionnie Wynter Pfunde, Esquire