New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo recently announced that his office has sued two New York Immigration Service Organizations that are alleged to have been providing fraudulent services to immigrants. The organizations, International Immigrants Foundation, Inc. (“IIF”), International Professional Association, Inc. (“IPA”) (and their President Edward Juarez), are accused of “defrauding immigrants with false promises of citizenship, engaging in the unauthorized practice of law, and illegally charging exorbitant fees for services.” The Attorney General’s Office is working to help any innocent victims of these organizations. Good work Attorney General’s Office.
Two tips to those seeking immigration assistance: 1) Seek assistance from a licensed attorney who focuses his or her practice on immigration law, 2) If someone promises something that sounds too good to be true – it probably isn’t.