How to get ICE to take this case seriously?

[guiness]

What do you mean by that? Have you talked to an investigator at ICE? Do you have his or her name and phone number? Have you made a written report? Has somebody at ICE said "Oh, we aren't going to take this seriously"? In other words, what have you done so far to get ICE to take this case seriously? Nobody on the internet is going to be able to make any suggestions until you reveal what has transpired to date.

A report was submitted to ICE a month ago. Should I have taken the interviewer's name?

 

[adjusterjack]

A report was submitted to ICE a month ago. Should I have taken the interviewer's name?

Yes. Would have given you a place to start for a follow up.

 

[Eekamouse]

A report was submitted to ICE a month ago. Should I have taken the interviewer's name?

You know, your brother is not going to appreciate the way you're meddling with his life.

 

[Taxing Matters]

A report was submitted to ICE a month ago. Should I have taken the interviewer's name?

It wouldn't have hurt to get the person's name, but frankly even had you done so it wouldn't have helped you much. And if you are expecting the federal government to act on report on this in a month or less then you have unrealistic expectations. Even assuming that ICE might be interested in deporting her, it's going to take longer than a month, probably a lot longer, before they get around to doing it.

 

[not2cleverRed]

The documents were property deeds from my brother's friend (the deeds were located outside of the United States, in the Caribbean) who did not want to implicate my brother in a legal situation.

What sort of shady business was your brother already involved in before he met his female companion?

You made use of the term "money mule". Are you aware of the meaning of that term?

If your brother is involved with criminal activities, then my legal advice is: stay the **** away from him. Period. When you mess with the cartels, things can end quite poorly for all associated. So disassociate with your (adult, 28 year old) brother. Stay (physically) safe.

 

[t74]

If you believe criminal activity is involved, contact local law enforcement. If it involves federal crimes, contact the appropriate federal agency. ICE would not be my first choice for financial crimes.

If there is any violence in his house, he must move out and contact an attorney to have her removed from his residence. It would be a problem if he is accused of domestic abuse.

Your parents should suggest your brother have a complete physical and mental health evaluation. Just because someone makes a good living does not mean that they do not have physical or mental health problems - especially after a year of virus lockdowns.

Unfortunately, it is not unusual for a person to be taken advantage of by another person wanting to live in the US. While most visitors to the US are honorable individuals, there are horror stories. Your brother should be encouraged to meet with an attorney about his rights and responsibilities in his new relationship and living arrangement. Be sure the advisors point out to your brother that she cannot legally work in the US so her line of work is irreverent. A reality check about sponsoring a foreign national spouse or worker may shock him into action.

Other than offering a sympathetic ear and a place to escape to, there is little you can do.