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Will immigration officials call and demand money?

Short answer

No. Calls threatening arrest or deportation unless you pay by gift card, wire or crypto are scams.

Rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal or professional advice.

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Official sources

USCIS: avoid immigration scamsuscis.gov
DOJ: recognized organizations and accredited representativesjustice.gov
ReporteFraude.ftc.gov (Spanish)reportefraude.ftc.gov
State Department: diversity visa programtravel.state.gov