Beware of the Notary

USCIS published interesting and helpful information on their website (www.uscis.gov) to prevent individuls from becoming victims of immigration fraud for the purpose of combatting the ever increasing problem of notarios/notarys. Notarious are unscrupulous individuals who are unlicenced and practice immigration law, often times ot the detriment of their clients. USCIS suggest the following:

How to Protect Yourself from Becoming a Victim
1. DO NOT sign blank applications, petitions or other papers.
2. DO NOT sign documents that you do not understand.
3. DO NOT sign documents that contain false statements or inaccurate information.
4. DO NOT make payments to a representative without getting a receipt.
5. DO NOT pay expensive fees to non-attorneys.
6. DO obtain copies of all documents prepared or submitted for you.
7. DO verify an attorney’s or accredited representative’s eligibility to represent you.
8. DO report any representative’s unlawful activity to USCIS, State Bar Associations and/or State Offices of Attorneys General.

Sounds like some good advice.

Ricky Malik, Esq.
www.rmlegal.com
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