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See the piece on US Immigration fraud. Immigration fraud will always be around as there is money involved in the process and also fraud become a national security issue in the world we live in today. These are what you should be aware of. Ensure that you do not fall and be scammed by immigration consultants.
US Immigration Fraud
Notarios, notary public and immigration consultants may NOT represent you before USCIS. While in many other countries the word Notarios means that the individual is an attorney, this is not true in the United States and they may not provide the same services that an attorney or accredited representative does.
A notary may NOT:
- Give you legal advice on what immigration benefit you may apply for or what to say in an immigration interview
- Hold him or herself out as qualified in legal matters or in immigration and naturalization procedure
If you are seeking help with immigration questions, you should be very careful before paying money to a non-attorney. Please use the following guidelines when selecting an individual to represent you:
How to Protect Yourself from Becoming a Victim:
- DO NOT sign blank applications, petitions or other papers.
- DO NOT sign documents that you do not understand.
- DO NOT sign documents that contain false statements or inaccurate information.
- DO NOT let anyone keep your original documents.
- DO NOT make payments to a representative without getting a receipt.
- DO NOT pay more than a nominal fee to non-attorneys or make payments on the internet.
- DO obtain copies of all documents prepared or submitted for you.
- DO verify an attorney’s or accredited representative’s eligibility to represent you.
- DO report any representative’s unlawful activity to USCIS, State Bar Associations and/or State Offices of Attorneys General.
For more information on how to report unlawful activity, please see the links on the right side of this page for the National Association of Attorney Generals and the American Bar Association. These websites contain contact information for your state Attorney General or State Board. See also the rules for the tourist visa for America as well as the ineligible for US visa as well.
Attorneys and Accredited Representatives
You may choose to have someone, such as an attorney or accredited representative of a recognized organization, represent you when filing an application or petition with USCIS. Only attorneys and accredited representatives may communicate on your behalf regarding your application with USCIS. For more information on finding an attorney or accredited representative to help you file an application or petition, please see the Finding Legal Advice link on the left side of this page. See also the US visa financial requirements as well as the How to apply for a K3 visa and a note on the notice of action process.
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About Andre Hector
I develop websites and content for websites related to embassies from around the world. See more pages and content about US embassies from around the world. From Canada to Nepal all US embassies have been listed here. See the other websites listed on the sidebar for Thai, Canadian and British embassies.
