Overview

• Natanael Cano’s R-1 religious visa and his work and tourist visas were canceled July 24 after officials determined he lacked affiliation with any recognized congregation.
• Investigators found falsified documents during his third renewal, revealing that Franco Evens Marketing LLC, City Records and a company co-founded by Cano each sponsored R-1 filings under false religious pretenses.
• With all U.S. visas revoked, Cano is now banned from entering the country for performances or tourism and could face legal action for alleged document fraud.
• U.S. immigration authorities have launched reviews of potential sanctions against Cano and the sponsoring entities for misuse of a visa category reserved for ministers and religious workers.
• The singer has not issued an official response, and federal agencies are weighing further enforcement steps against his U.S. operations.