ICE alleges 118 fraudulent documents were filed in 54 immigration cases involving primarily Indian asylum seekers

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking a maximum civil penalty of $470,584 against New York-based immigration attorney Suraj Raj Singh, alleging that he prepared and filed fraudulent documents in dozens of asylum and immigration cases.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) alleges that Singh prepared and filed 118 fraudulent documents across 54 immigration cases. According to DHS, the filings included client declarations containing identical or nearly identical language, factual narratives and supporting details concerning alleged persecution.

DHS said Singh operates a nationwide immigration practice that primarily represents Indian nationals seeking asylum in the United States.

The proposed penalty was announced through a Notice of Intent to Fine, meaning it is not a final fine or a final determination of liability. Singh has the opportunity to respond to the allegations and contest the proposed penalty through the applicable administrative process.

The case is part of a broader federal crackdown on what DHS describes as fraudulent asylum filings. In May 2026, the department announced additional measures targeting alleged systemic fraud in the asylum process and signaled increased enforcement against immigration attorneys accused of submitting or facilitating fraudulent documents.

Second major civil action

The Singh case follows a similar action against immigration attorney Vinod Doddamani, announced by DHS in June.

ICE issued five Notices of Intent to Fine against Doddamani, seeking a combined $255,232. DHS alleged that he prepared and filed 64 fraudulent documents across 32 immigration cases, with declarations containing identical or nearly identical narratives and details concerning alleged persecution.

The two cases highlight the federal government’s growing scrutiny of asylum applications and the role of attorneys in preparing supporting documentation.

DHS officials have said fraudulent filings undermine the integrity of the immigration system and can divert government resources from legitimate asylum claims.

However, the allegations against Singh remain unresolved. The Notice of Intent to Fine is an administrative enforcement action, not a criminal conviction or final adjudication.

The case is likely to attract attention within Indian-American communities because DHS says Singh’s nationwide practice primarily represents Indian nationals seeking asylum. It also underscores the increasing scrutiny of asylum claims as federal authorities step up enforcement against alleged immigration fraud.