Let's move on to another area of concern for law enforcement officials and a "hot" topic for fraudsters- Immigration fraud.
America is a country of immigrants and we are proud of this tradition. It was not until the later part of the 19th century that laws began to be enacted which dealt with immigration restrictions in a large scale way. For a great deal of American history, it was simply "get on the boat and come over."
Today, of course, it is completely different. The Immigration laws of the United States are vast and byzantine, requiring specialized attorneys (Immigration attorneys) to work with and handle the complexities of applying for visas, green cards or citizenship. Except for those lucky citizens of nations that do not require a visa (ex - Germany, Japan, Great Britain, Iceland, etc.), a visitor to this country needs a visa to even enter, much less remain.
Of course, when there are difficulties in obtaining a visa, there is always fraud. Immigration fraud is one of the major concerns of law enforcement agencies, both Federal, State and Local, which have task forces to deal with the issue. And, the penalties are severe. Convictions for Immigration fraud can usually start with jail terms of five years. If the person is not a U.S. citizen, after conviction they can be returned (removed) back to their home countries, never to be allowed in the U.S. again.
In this next series of columns, we will discuss three major areas of Immigration fraud: (1) fake marriages; (2) visa application fraud and (3) unauthorized practice of law concerning Immigration. Immigration fraud is a vast subject and we will return to it in the future. But, for now, this will give us a lot to talk about.
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As always, have a safe and fraud-free day.
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