New documentary explores one of the most unusual immigration scams in America
‘Selling Citizenship’ examines a shocking scheme that targeted hopeful immigrants seeking a future in the U.S.
A new documentary now streaming on Very Local takes viewers inside a shocking scheme that promised immigrants a path to U.S. citizenship through a process that legal experts say was never valid.
“Selling Citizenship” explores how vulnerable people seeking opportunity in the United States were convinced to pay thousands of dollars for a supposed shortcut to citizenship. The film examines the individuals behind the operation, the people affected by it and the legal battle that followed.
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Through interviews, reporting and firsthand accounts, the documentary reveals how false promises spread, why so many people believed them and the consequences for those left searching for answers.
Selling Citizenship is a compelling look at immigration, deception and the pursuit of the American dream.
Watch Selling Citizenship now, streaming free on Very Local.
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