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May 14, 2025

Are You Ready for a Surprise Visit from USCIS? How to Prepare for an Administrative Site Visit

Samantha Wolfe

By Samantha Wolfe

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), through its Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS), regularly conducts unannounced site visits to employers who sponsor foreign workers. If your organization employs H-1B, L-1, or other nonimmigrant workers, it’s critical to be prepared.

What Is an Administrative Site Visit?

An Administrative Site Visit (ASV) is an on-site inspection designed to verify the facts in an immigration petition and ensure compliance with immigration rules. These visits often occur without advance notice and may take place at your headquarters, HR department, client sites, or even a remote work location listed in the petition or associated Labor Condition Application (LCA). Read more >>