USCIS Advises Public Regarding Immigration Fraud and Proposed Immigration Reform Legislation
May 31, 2007
USCIS Advises Public Regarding Immigration Fraud and Proposed Immigration Reform Legislation
This notice is to inform the public that although the U.S. Senate is debating and considering immigration legislation (S.1348), that bill has NOT passed into law. Legislation must be passed by both the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, and signed by the President, before it becomes law. Information about the legislative process is available from the Library of Congress (http://thomas.loc.gov/).
If immigration reform legislation does become law, U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will advise the public on how to proceed. Until then, individuals should be cautious of any persons, organizations or businesses claiming to assist in applying for benefits under the immigration reform legislation.
What to do if you’re a victim of immigration fraud:
If the person who defrauded you is an attorney, call the State Bar of California at (800) 843-9053v If the person who defrauded you is not an attorney, call the Information Hotline of the California State Attorney General’s office: (888) 587-0557 v Or call your local District Attorney’s office or Police Department
