USCIS provides new information to avoid immigration scams

In order to combat immigration fraud and unauthorized practice of law, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has produced three new brochures with information that can help you avoid becoming a victim of immigration scams. For several years, I have alerted people to the serious problem of people ... Read more

How to find low-cost legal help and report to notaries, consultants and attorneys

In my "Consulta Migratoria" column this week, published online by several impreMedia publications including LaOpinión.com, I answer questions from readers. Here I provide general answers to your questions. Each case is different, so you should consult an attorney for personalized legal advice. Here is my column: I am a low-income person ... Read more

Immigration reform segment on "Al Punto".

This Sunday I had the opportunity to participate in a panel on Univision's "Al Punto" program to talk about immigration reform and answer some questions. During the course of the segment, Mr. Juan Jose Gutierrez, who is not a licensed attorney or a federally accredited representative, said that unauthorized individuals ... Read more

USCIS launches campaign against scams and "notarios públicos".

Federal, state and local authorities today announced the launch of a campaign to combat scams by notarios and immigration consultants targeting immigrants seeking legal help to fix their papers. The initiative, "The Wrong Help Can Hurt You - Avoid Immigration Scams," is spearheaded by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The goal ... Read more

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