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Homeland Security Investigations
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Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a component of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Websiteurl
hsi.gov
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Private
Founded yearint
2003
Descriptiontext

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is a premier federal law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and a principal investigative component of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Established in 2003 following the post-9/11 reorganization that merged the investigative functions of the former U.S. Customs Service and Immigration and Naturalization Service, HSI investigates cross-border criminal activity domestically, internationally, and online. The agency operates from its headquarters at 500 12th St SW, Washington, DC 20536, with a stated headcount of approximately 640 employees, supported by domestic field offices throughout the United States and international offices abroad that provide global operational reach.

HSI's core offering is a portfolio of law enforcement programs rather than commercial products. Key operational programs include the Criminal Alien Program (identifying criminal aliens within the U.S.), Fugitive Operations (apprehending immigration fugitives), Immigration Fraud Prosecutions (investigating marriage fraud, visa fraud, and related crimes), and Immigration Detainers (requests to other agencies to hold suspected violators). Supporting infrastructure includes specialized Centers & Labs for investigative work, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVIS) — an internet-based system tracking F and M visa students and exchange visitors — and the ERO eFile platform for electronic G-28 filing and detention facility appointment scheduling. Public-facing services include the ICE Tip Form, the HSI Most Wanted fugitive identification program, Operation Identify (victim identification and exploitation support), and the tip line at 1-866-DHS-2-ICE. Stated operational priorities span protecting national security, preventing crimes of exploitation (including the Identify2Protect initiative), ensuring public safety, upholding the law in global trade, investigating cybercrime, and combating financial crime.

HSI does not operate on a commercial revenue model. Funding is provided through congressional appropriations as part of the DHS budget, with no disclosed pricing structure or commercial revenue streams. The agency's "customers" in a public-service sense are the American public and the federal government itself. Services are delivered through direct law enforcement operations via domestic and international offices, supplemented by self-serve public reporting mechanisms (telephone tip line and online forms) and outreach programs.

Short descriptiontext

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is a federal law enforcement agency within DHS that investigates cross-border criminal activity at home, abroad, and online, serving the American public through programs spanning national security, exploitation, cybercrime, financial crime, and global trade enforcement.

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Operating
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501–1,000
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HeadquartersWashington, United States
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Washington
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North America
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Serves global market

Offices1 record

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Keyword5 values
federal law enforcement, immigration investigations, cross-border crime, cybercrime enforcement, financial crime investigation
NAICS code3 codes
  • Police Protection92212
  • National Security and International Affairs9281
  • Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities922
Product category
Federal Law Enforcement
Marketing channels4 records

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Distribution channels3 records

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others
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B2C
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Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is a premier federal law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that investigates cross-border criminal activity at home, abroad, and online. It operates specialized Centers and Labs, conducts enforcement programs (Criminal Alien Program, Fugitive Operations, Immigration Fraud Prosecutions), manages the SEVIS student tracking system and ERO eFile platform, and supports victims of exploitation.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is a premier federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. Rather than a traditional product company, HSI offers a portfolio of law enforcement programs and services including investigative operations (Criminal Alien Program, Fugitive Operations, Immigration Fraud Prosecutions), detention management services, the SEVIS student tracking system, ERO eFile electronic filing platform, public tip reporting services (ICE Tip Form), specialized Centers & Labs, and fugitive identification programs (HSI Most Wanted, Operation Identify). These programs operate under HSI's core mission to protect national security, prevent crimes of exploitation, ensure public safety, uphold law in global trade, investigate cybercrime, and combat financial crime.

Product and service1 record
1Criminal Alien Program
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Peers10 records
1Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
TypeDirect peer
Description

ATF is a federal law enforcement agency investigating firearms and explosives violations. HSI shares federal law enforcement authority, cross-border investigative posture, and overlap in organized crime and trafficking investigations.

2Europol
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Europol is the European Union's law enforcement agency coordinating cross-border criminal investigations. It is comparable to HSI in its cross-border crime investigation focus and information-sharing mandate, though operating under EU rather than U.S. jurisdiction.

3U.S. Customs and Border Protection
TypeDirect peer
Description

CBP is a sister DHS agency responsible for border security and trade enforcement. HSI and CBP share the customs and trade enforcement mission originally combined under the legacy U.S. Customs Service, and operate under the same departmental umbrella.

4Royal Canadian Mounted Police
TypeRegional player
Description

The RCMP is Canada's federal law enforcement agency. It is a regional peer with comparable federal police functions and active cross-border crime cooperation with U.S. agencies including HSI, particularly along the northern border.

5U.S. Marshals Service
TypeDirect peer
Description

The U.S. Marshals Service is a federal law enforcement agency responsible for fugitive apprehension and federal court protection. HSI shares the fugitive operations function through its dedicated Fugitive Operations program and federal law enforcement posture.

6INTERPOL
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

INTERPOL is the international organization coordinating police cooperation across 194 member countries. HSI operates internationally through INTERPOL channels and shares the cross-border crime coordination mandate.

7Drug Enforcement Administration
TypeDirect peer
Description

The DEA is a federal law enforcement agency under DOJ focused on combating drug trafficking. HSI shares overlapping mission priorities in cross-border narcotics enforcement, transnational organized crime, and international field operations.

8Naval Criminal Investigative Service
TypeDirect peer
Description

NCIS is the federal law enforcement agency investigating crimes involving the Navy and Marine Corps. It is comparable to HSI as a specialized federal investigative agency with global reach, counterintelligence mandate, and cyber capabilities.

9Federal Bureau of Investigation
TypeDirect peer
Description

The FBI is the primary U.S. federal law enforcement agency investigating domestic and international criminal activity. It is the closest peer to HSI given overlapping jurisdiction in cybercrime, financial crime, counterterrorism, and national security investigations.

10United States Secret Service
TypeDirect peer
Description

The U.S. Secret Service is a federal law enforcement agency under DHS protecting the President and investigating financial crimes. HSI shares financial crime investigation mission, DHS parent organization, and protective intelligence responsibilities.

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Homeland Security Investigations

Federal Law Enforcementhsi.gov

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is a federal law enforcement agency within DHS that investigates cross-border criminal activity at home, abroad, and online, serving the American public through programs spanning national security, exploitation, cybercrime, financial crime, and global trade enforcement.

What Homeland Security Investigations does

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is a premier federal law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and a principal investigative component of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Established in 2003 following the post-9/11 reorganization that merged the investigative functions of the former U.S. Customs Service and Immigration and Naturalization Service, HSI investigates cross-border criminal activity domestically, internationally, and online. The agency operates from its headquarters at 500 12th St SW, Washington, DC 20536, with a stated headcount of approximately 640 employees, supported by domestic field offices throughout the United States and international offices abroad that provide global operational reach.

HSI's core offering is a portfolio of law enforcement programs rather than commercial products. Key operational programs include the Criminal Alien Program (identifying criminal aliens within the U.S.), Fugitive Operations (apprehending immigration fugitives), Immigration Fraud Prosecutions (investigating marriage fraud, visa fraud, and related crimes), and Immigration Detainers (requests to other agencies to hold suspected violators). Supporting infrastructure includes specialized Centers & Labs for investigative work, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVIS) — an internet-based system tracking F and M visa students and exchange visitors — and the ERO eFile platform for electronic G-28 filing and detention facility appointment scheduling. Public-facing services include the ICE Tip Form, the HSI Most Wanted fugitive identification program, Operation Identify (victim identification and exploitation support), and the tip line at 1-866-DHS-2-ICE. Stated operational priorities span protecting national security, preventing crimes of exploitation (including the Identify2Protect initiative), ensuring public safety, upholding the law in global trade, investigating cybercrime, and combating financial crime.

HSI does not operate on a commercial revenue model. Funding is provided through congressional appropriations as part of the DHS budget, with no disclosed pricing structure or commercial revenue streams. The agency's "customers" in a public-service sense are the American public and the federal government itself. Services are delivered through direct law enforcement operations via domestic and international offices, supplemented by self-serve public reporting mechanisms (telephone tip line and online forms) and outreach programs.

Homeland Security Investigations firmographics

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Name
Homeland Security Investigations
Legal name
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a component of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Website
https://hsi.gov
Company type
Private
Founded year
2003
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
501–1,000 employees
Short description
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is a federal law enforcement agency within DHS that investigates cross-border criminal activity at home, abroad, and online, serving the American public through programs spanning national security, exploitation, cybercrime, financial crime, and global trade enforcement.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where Homeland Security Investigations is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Washington
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Homeland Security Investigations business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Homeland Security Investigations product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is a premier federal law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that investigates cross-border criminal activity at home, abroad, and online. It operates specialized Centers and Labs, conducts enforcement programs (Criminal Alien Program, Fugitive Operations, Immigration Fraud Prosecutions), manages the SEVIS student tracking system and ERO eFile platform, and supports victims of exploitation.

Product overview

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is a premier federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. Rather than a traditional product company, HSI offers a portfolio of law enforcement programs and services including investigative operations (Criminal Alien Program, Fugitive Operations, Immigration Fraud Prosecutions), detention management services, the SEVIS student tracking system, ERO eFile electronic filing platform, public tip reporting services (ICE Tip Form), specialized Centers & Labs, and fugitive identification programs (HSI Most Wanted, Operation Identify). These programs operate under HSI's core mission to protect national security, prevent crimes of exploitation, ensure public safety, uphold law in global trade, investigate cybercrime, and combat financial crime.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Criminal Alien Program

Companies that use Homeland Security Investigations

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Homeland Security Investigations technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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API docs
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App detail

Feature3 records

Homeland Security Investigations partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Homeland Security Investigations competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives: ATF is a federal law enforcement agency investigating firearms and explosives violations. HSI shares federal law enforcement authority, cross-border investigative posture, and overlap in organized crime and trafficking investigations.
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection: CBP is a sister DHS agency responsible for border security and trade enforcement. HSI and CBP share the customs and trade enforcement mission originally combined under the legacy U.S. Customs Service, and operate under the same departmental umbrella.
  • U.S. Marshals Service: The U.S. Marshals Service is a federal law enforcement agency responsible for fugitive apprehension and federal court protection. HSI shares the fugitive operations function through its dedicated Fugitive Operations program and federal law enforcement posture.
  • Drug Enforcement Administration: The DEA is a federal law enforcement agency under DOJ focused on combating drug trafficking. HSI shares overlapping mission priorities in cross-border narcotics enforcement, transnational organized crime, and international field operations.
  • Naval Criminal Investigative Service: NCIS is the federal law enforcement agency investigating crimes involving the Navy and Marine Corps. It is comparable to HSI as a specialized federal investigative agency with global reach, counterintelligence mandate, and cyber capabilities.
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation: The FBI is the primary U.S. federal law enforcement agency investigating domestic and international criminal activity. It is the closest peer to HSI given overlapping jurisdiction in cybercrime, financial crime, counterterrorism, and national security investigations.
  • United States Secret Service: The U.S. Secret Service is a federal law enforcement agency under DHS protecting the President and investigating financial crimes. HSI shares financial crime investigation mission, DHS parent organization, and protective intelligence responsibilities.

Broad incumbents

  • Europol: Europol is the European Union's law enforcement agency coordinating cross-border criminal investigations. It is comparable to HSI in its cross-border crime investigation focus and information-sharing mandate, though operating under EU rather than U.S. jurisdiction.
  • INTERPOL: INTERPOL is the international organization coordinating police cooperation across 194 member countries. HSI operates internationally through INTERPOL channels and shares the cross-border crime coordination mandate.

Regional players

  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police: The RCMP is Canada's federal law enforcement agency. It is a regional peer with comparable federal police functions and active cross-border crime cooperation with U.S. agencies including HSI, particularly along the northern border.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Homeland Security Investigations M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Homeland Security Investigations

What does Homeland Security Investigations do?

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is a premier federal law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that investigates cross-border criminal activity at home, abroad, and online. It operates specialized Centers and Labs, conducts enforcement programs (Criminal Alien Program, Fugitive Operations, Immigration Fraud Prosecutions), manages the SEVIS student tracking system and ERO eFile platform, and supports victims of exploitation.

Is Homeland Security Investigations a public or private company?

Homeland Security Investigations is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Homeland Security Investigations founded?

Homeland Security Investigations was founded in 2003. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.

Where is Homeland Security Investigations based?

Homeland Security Investigations is headquartered in Washington, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Homeland Security Investigations's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Marshals Service, Drug Enforcement Administration, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation and United States Secret Service. Broad incumbents are Europol and INTERPOL. Royal Canadian Mounted Police is listed as a regional player.

Does Homeland Security Investigations have an API?

No public API is recorded for Homeland Security Investigations.

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HomepageHomeland Security Task Force Investigation Leads to Federal Firearm Conviction for Tallahassee Serial FelonMalcolm Akeem Holloway, 22, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He faces up to 15 years in prison, with sentencing set for December 11, 2026. The case involved Homeland Security Investigations and the Tallahassee Police Department.YahooHomeland Security investigating voyeurism allegations against former CEO of The Kentucky CastleHomeland Security is investigating voyeurism allegations against Wes Henderson, former CEO of The Kentucky Castle, based on secretly filmed footage. A lawsuit identified 40 people recorded without consent, and Henderson was terminated from his role. No victims from the Kentucky Castle have been identified yet.HomepageMexican National, New Orleans Man, and Vacherie Man Indicted for Cocaine Conspiracy and Distribution following Homeland Security Task Force InvestigationThree men, including a Mexican national and two Louisiana residents, were indicted for conspiracy to distribute over 5 kilograms of cocaine. The indictment, announced by U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle, carries mandatory minimum sentences of 10 to 15 years and fines up to $20 million. The case was investigated by a Homeland Security Task Force.HomepageApprehended Venezuelan Tren de Aragua Leader on FBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List Appears in Nebraska Court Following Homeland Security Task Force InvestigationAnibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre, a Venezuelan leader on the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list, appeared in Nebraska court after a Homeland Security Task Force investigation. He is charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, money laundering, and providing material support to terrorists, and entered not guilty pleas. He remains detained pending trial.HomepageApprehended Venezuelan Tren de Aragua Leader on FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List Appears in Nebraska Court Following Homeland Security Task Force InvestigationAnibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre, a Venezuelan leader on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list, appeared in Nebraska court after a Homeland Security Task Force investigation. He is charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, money laundering, and providing material support to terrorists, and entered not guilty pleas. He remains detained pending trial.HomepageLaconia Man Sentenced to More Than 13 Years in Prison for Role in Cross-State Drug Trafficking ConspiracyBenjamin M. Fields, 43, of Laconia, was sentenced to 160 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute controlled substances. The case involved a multi-state drug trafficking organization, with seizures of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and firearms. The prosecution is part of the Homeland Security Task Force initiative.YahooResidents urge Escondido City Council to end firing range contract with HSIEscondido residents are urging the City Council to terminate its agreement with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to use the police department's firing range. Councilmember Consuelo Martinez requested a review for a future meeting, while the police department declined to comment.HomepageNew York Man Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud and Maintaining an Illegal Marijuana Grow House Following Homeland Security Task Force InvestigationKen Yiu, 49, was sentenced to time-served prison and three years of supervised release for mortgage fraud and maintaining an illegal marijuana grow house. He obtained an $80,000 mortgage loan and used the property to grow and distribute marijuana from 2020 to 2024. The case was part of the Homeland Security Task Force initiative.HomepageGary Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Possessing Unregistered MachinegunCesar Aguirre, 20, pleaded guilty to possessing an unregistered machinegun and was sentenced to 46 months in prison plus one year of supervised release. The firearm, a loaded semi-automatic pistol with a conversion device, was found in a Gary high school during an armed robbery arrest. The case was investigated by HSI and Hobart Police.Yahoo$6M in cocaine seized at Lewiston-Queenston BridgeU.S. Customs and Border Protection seized about $6 million in cocaine from a tractor-trailer at the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge on Sept. 22. The 450-pound shipment, found in 174 vacuum-sealed packages, was referred to Homeland Security Investigations in Buffalo for review.