Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published byMarcia Nelson Modified over 3 years ago
1
AILA’s Stop Notario Fraud/UPL Efforts Michelle Singleton Practice & Professionalism Center msingleton@aila.org
2
Outreach & Education AILA created www.StopNotarioFraud.org in 2010www.StopNotarioFraud.org A multilingual resource designed to prevent consumers from falling prey to immigration fraud Information for victims who need help or want competent, affordable legal service providers in their state A useful resource for attorneys who assist victims
3
The Fight Against Immigration Fraud First, prevention by hiring the right help – Resources on how to hire immigration assistance – Consumer education Increasing resources for victims of fraud – Filing complaints – Pursuing legal action – Difficulty of immigration relief
4
The AILA Effort Identify, Report & Investigate Fraud FAQ’s from StopNotarioFraud.org FAQ’s Reporting Scams/Fraud FTC & Local Consumer Protection Agencies State Attorneys General or State Bar – EOIR (Attorneys, BIA Reps) http://www.justice.gov/eoir/SubmitAComplaint.htm http://www.justice.gov/eoir/SubmitAComplaint.htm Local Business Licensing Authority AILA National Committee/Chapter UPL Liaisons Identify Victims Encourage Reporting Assist with Referral
5
StopNotarioFraud.org Where to Get Help
6
Resources for Victims: Filing Complaints Avenues to pursue complaints: – File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission through Consumer Sentinel – File a civil complaint under state consumer protection laws – File a complaint to state attorney general offices or local prosecutors (For a partial list of contacts go to http://www.stopnotariofraud.org/get- help.php)http://www.stopnotariofraud.org/get- help.php – File complaint to state bar associations, where possible to committees on the unauthorized practice of law (“UPL”) Some of these options may require the assistance of an attorney. ABA hotline: 202-442-3363, 9-5, Monday through Friday, English and Español
7
Immigration Relief for Victims -Motion to reopen where a deportation order has been entered against the applicant (from Judge) -Motion to subpoena the notario (from Judge) -Prosecutorial discretion (from ICE Office of Chief Counsel) -U visa (from local law enforcement and USCIS)
8
Resources on Hiring Legal Assistance EOIR list of free legal service providers: http://www.justice.gov/eoir/probono/states.htm http://www.justice.gov/eoir/probono/states.htm BIA accredited organizations: http://www.justice.gov/eoir/ra.html IAN’s ImmigrationLawHelp.org: http://www.immigrationlawhelp.orghttp://www.immigrationlawhelp.org Private attorneys: http://www.ailalawyer.com/ Many local bar associations offer referral options. ABA - ABA Fight Notario Fraud Project accepts referrals for pro bono civil litigationABA Fight Notario Fraud Project
9
Free Consumer Education Resources Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Has flyers, brochures, wallet cards, and recordings in multiple languages. Can be bulk ordered. http://www.ftc.gov/immigration http://www.consumer.gov/articles/1017-scams-against-immigrants The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) has a toolkit http://www.ilrc.org/policy-advocacy/anti-fraud-campaign http://www.ilrc.org/policy-advocacy/anti-fraud-campaign Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC): Has a series of publications that can be printed out for distribution. http://cliniclegal.org/resources/notario-and-immigration-consultant-fraud- resources AILA has resources including short video clips discussing notario fraud: http://www.stopnotariofraud.org/
10
Electronic Platforms Website Available in English, Spanish Chinese and Polish- link your community Companion Facebook page launched in 2012 www.facebook.com/stopnotariofraud
11
Spread the Word! The Truth About Notarios: http://youtu.be/ttOkRqMkmWs http://youtu.be/ttOkRqMkmWs La Verdad Acerca de Los Notarios: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQmzwOz9w1A
Similar presentations
© 2018 SlidePlayer.com Inc.
All rights reserved.
File type ppt on cybercrime articles Ppt on cloud computing models Ppt on effect of global warming on weather oregon Ppt on tcp/ip protocol suite tutorial Ppt on service oriented architecture tutorial Ppt on op amp circuits schematics Ppt on instrument landing system images Ppt on indian air force free download Ppt on two point perspective lesson Ppt on bluetooth architecture images