Los Angeles, California — A Fil-Am airman is facing federal charges in a case involving alleged immigration fraud and questions surrounding citizenship documents in Los Angeles, California. Federal prosecutors allege false information and altered records were used during an immigration process, emphasizing the need for accurate documentation and understanding legal requirements in citizenship and immigration cases.
Federal Charges Filed in Los Angeles Citizenship Fraud Investigation
Federal prosecutors allege that John Paule Rivera, 30, and Myra Paule Schulenburg, 46, participated in an immigration fraud scheme that began after Rivera entered the United States in 2017 on a J-1 exchange visitor visa.
Authorities claim Schulenburg submitted a petition identifying herself as Rivera’s mother using an altered Philippine birth certificate, which allegedly helped Rivera obtain lawful permanent resident status. Rivera later joined the U.S. Air Force and became a naturalized citizen in 2022.
Prosecutors say the case was uncovered when Rivera submitted documents for his biological mother’s immigration process, revealing inconsistencies between records. Rivera and Schulenburg now face federal charges related to alleged false statements, conspiracy, and citizenship violations.
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