The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) applauds The "Immigration Fraud Prevention Act of 2009" (S. 577) introduced by Senators Feinstein (D-CA) and Kennedy (D-MA). The act would make it a Federal crime to defraud individuals in connection with any matter arising under immigration laws. Likewise, it would make it a felony to falsely misrepresent that one is an attorney or accredited representative in any immigration matter. Often, immigrants permanently lose opportunities for work authorization or immigration relief because these "immigrant specialists" or "consultants" have damaged their cases. AILA has established a website www.stopnotariofraud.org to provide injured consumers with information to take legal action against immigration consultants and "notarios" who prey on America's immigrant communities.

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