On April 3, 2026, ICE officers in Los Angeles arrested Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her grandniece Sarinasadat Hosseiny, both relatives of Qasem Soleimani, the former head of the Quds Force. This arrest follows allegations that their asylum claims were fraudulent, as both individuals traveled to Iran multiple times after being granted asylum in the United States.
Key Details:
- Hamideh Soleimani Afshar entered the U.S. on a tourist visa in June 2015 and was granted asylum in 2019.
- She became a green card holder in 2021 and filed for naturalization in July 2025, disclosing her travels to Iran.
- Sarinasadat Hosseiny entered the U.S. on a student visa in July 2015, received asylum in 2019, and became a green card holder in 2023.
- The arrests highlight the potential revocation of green cards if holders are deemed a threat to U.S. security.
The arrests may impact other immigrants who have been granted asylum, as they raise questions about the integrity of the asylum process. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: DHSgov