Does your community-based organization know how individuals can avoid and report immigration services scams? Have immigrants in your community been scammed?
The links below are tools that your organization can use to assist people who are seeking assistance with their USCIS petitions or applications:
Become an organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals
Report immigration services scams in your state. Most reporting mechanisms allow you to report anonymously. If people in your community are being victimized by an immigration services scams, you can report it on their behalf
Identify consumer protection and unauthorized practice of law statutes by state. Understanding the laws will better help you educate and empower the immigrant community you serve.
Provide individuals with the resources they need to avoid immigration services scams. Spread the word about this pervasive issue. Educate your community.
Support the Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law (UPIL) initiative by: