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Scams Against Immigrants

Source: United States Federal Trade Commission, www.ftc.gov.

What are some scams that target immigrants?

People who are immigrating to the U.S. might hear about several kinds of scams:

  • websites that look like U.S. government sites, but are not
  • people who are charged for government forms that are free
  • people called notarios, who charge fees but cannot give you legal help

These scams cost more than money. These scams can take away your chance to immigrate legally.

What is a notario?


In the U.S., notarios, notarios públicos and notary publics are not lawyers. They cannot help you with immigration. They will say they can help, and tell you to pay them. But they cannot help you.


Sometimes a notario can even ruin your chance to get a Green Card or become a citizen.

What is an accredited representative?


The U.S. government authorizes some people who can help you with immigration. These people are called “accredited representatives.” An accredited representative does not have to be a lawyer. But he can give you legal advice on your immigration. Immigration lawyers also can help you.
 

Who can help me with immigration?

Immigration cases can be difficult. You need help from someone who can handle your forms and meetings correctly.

An immigration lawyer can help you. Someone authorized by the U.S. government can help you, too. This person is called an “accredited representative.”

Only an immigration lawyer or an accredited representative can handle your immigration forms and meetings correctly.

Can I get help from people I know?


Honest people you trust, like your family or friends, may offer help. These helpers should write or translate what you tell them to. But they should not give you legal advice.


Sometimes there are people in your community who have experience with immigration. These people might be able to talk to the government for you. This is called representing you. You should not pay these people. These people cannot charge you a fee.

How can I avoid scams in the immigration process?

Here is how you can avoid some scams:

  • Do not pay for immigration forms. Those forms are free from the government.
  • Get advice from U.S. government websites. A website might look like it comes from the government. Make sure the website address ends with .gov. That means it is a government website.
  • Do not pay a notario for legal advice. Notarios will not help you, even when you pay them.

For Example:

What happens if I paid for help but did not get it??


You might need an immigration lawyer’s help. Some people who are scammed lose money. But some have problems with their immigration because of the scam. A lawyer or an accredited representative can help you figure out your immigration status.


You can report what happened to the Federal Trade Commission (the FTC).


Call the FTC at 1-877-382-4357

Go online: ftc.gov/complaint

 

Immigration scams are illegal. The FTC uses the complaints it gets to build cases against scammers. Any information you can give, no matter how much, can help investigators.

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