Fraud and Falsification (part 2)
(Part 1)
By, Edward Juarez
Immigrant's Voice (TV program)
Column: 17 de Julio de 2006.
As the Immigration Acts
of the last few years are implemented, we can
observe their inflexibility.
The immigrant, being
anxious to become residents, demand that everything
be done quickly, he does not see the importance of
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details and the
implications of providing false information, even if
it looks insignificant.
Many immigrants, for not
having the required documentation for their
immigration process and for not being familiar with
immigration law, get themselves into a dead end
street. They consult with a qualified professional
and reveal that they committed or might commit an
act of fraud or falsification to obtain their
residency; without understanding that they are
making the counselor into their accomplice. In these
cases, the legal representative will protect himself
by not accepting the case and will disassociate
himself from it for fear of losing his license.
The immigrant insists,
and looks for a different professional to help him
with his problem, until he finds someone who is
willing to take the risk and takes their case, only
to receive an economic compensation.
The immigrant must have
absolute of control over all the information and
documentation that is submitted in his name. By
signing every form that is submitted to the
government, he accepts that he is the person
responsible and states under oath all the presented
information and documentation is legitimate. When a
typographical error is committed, there is the
possibility of correcting it, without any major
problems.
To prevent fraud or
falsification, take detailed note of the five points
established by the International Immigrants
Foundation 1) What is the ‘Intention’?;
2) Is it demonstrating ‘Good Faith’?;
3) Is it ‘Admissible’?; 4) Are you
‘Preparing’ the documentation carefully
and without any falsification? And 5) Have you
consider the ‘Power of Discretion’ that
the Immigration officials have to approve or deny
your case?
Remember that there is always much more to
analyze before formulating a legal strategy.
INTERNATIONAL IMMIGRANTS FOUNDATION
33 years, Guiding, Legalizing, and Educating
Immigrants since 1973
O.N.G. UNITED
NATIONS E.C.O.S.O.C.
IMMIGRANTS
BUILDING:
7 W. 44th St.,
New York,
N.Y.
10036
(212) 302-2222 – email:
www.InmigrantsFoundacion.com
*Edward Juarez Studied
sociology, International laws, and specialized
in immigration. In 1973, established the
International Immigrants Foundation, a
non-profit institution created to educate, help,
and defend immigrants. In 1984, he established
the American Multicultural Coalition and the
International Cultures Celebration, conferences
in the United Nations, and the Parade and
Festival to promote intercultural relations.
With the goal of emphasizing the contributions
of immigrants,
Juarez established the “Immigrants
Building”
in 2003, located at
7 West 44th Street
in
Manhattan,
NYC, where the Foundation continues developing
programs that improve the quality of life for
immigrants. Currently, he is am active writer,
speaker, immigration columnist in El Diario la
Prensa, and host of The Immigrants Voice radio
and television programs.
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