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Immigration Fraud Defense Attorney

March 21, 2024 Uncategorized

Immigration is a complicated process. Many people wish to move to the United States. In response, American legislative officials set up an orderly process that is designed to make sure all applications are carefully reviewed. People may want to come here under varied circumstances. Some come here because they wish to seek asylum from possible persecution in their own lands. They also wish to come to the United States to seek economic opportunities that are not available in the land of their birth. Some people want to enter the United States in order to join a loved one they’ve married or because their parents have already entered the country. While it is possible to move to the United States legally, it is also possible to make mistakes when applying to come here. The American government looks for those who may have broken American immigration laws and may penalize them.

Forms of Violations

Given that applying to enter the Unites States can be quite complex, it is no surprise that people an make mistakes when they are going through process. People who seek asylum may run into language difficulties and may not be able to understand what they are being asked when they fill out any forms. In doing so, they can make certain mistakes and misrepresent the reasons they are fleeing their homelands. The same is true for those who want to seek employment in the United States. They may have run into difficulties filling out forms and making sure that all is done correctly.

People may wish to move here because they married a United States citizen. However, the marriage may be have been arranged in order to bring that person to the country rather than for reasons of love. Others may run into issues because they have helped bring someone into the country even though that person does not have the legal right to be in the country. American government officials view all potential immigration fraud carefully. There are many potential penalties for possible violation of American immigration laws. People who are found guilty can be facing possible deportation. They can also be facing a prison term. Immigration fraud is considered a felony under American laws. Felonies are a very serious crime that can create all sorts of issues for those who have been convicted. A convicted felon may be unable to hold certain jobs. People who have been convicted of a felony may also be barred from applying to come back to the United States and barred from returning to the country entirely even if they are married or if that person is directly related to an American citizen.

In Good Faith

Most people who attempt to enter the United States do so in good faith. A person may be told they have a genuine case for asylum and may have attempted to cross into the country on that basis. The same is true of people who get married or those who bring a child with them as they seek the right to enter the country. This is why it is important to make sure that any application for admission to the United States is done carefully. A minor slip or slightly inaccurate statement about the applicant’s circumstances can have major consequences. The applicant may find that American government officials are not always inclined to believe them even if they are stating the truth. Officials have enormous power when it comes to determining if someone has the right to remain in the country and if they might face any penalties for any perceived wrongdoing.

This is why anyone who is accused of any kind of immigration fraud should make sure they have the best possible immigration fraud attorney on their side. The immigration attorney can take them through the process of learning what might have gone wrong. For instance, there might be an issue with the filing of paperwork that was not quite completed accurately. They can make sure that all the facts of the matter come out to those officials in charge of making such life changing decisions. They offer the council anyone needs if they are facing such a legal charge.

Immigration Fraud Charges

One of the most commonly discussed political and social issues in the country today is immigration. While there are many debates that are centered around finding ways to control immigration, there are still legal processes that can be followed to immigrate legally into the country. In most situations, someone that will apply for immigration in the country will do so while following the law. However, there are situations in which people may not be honest. In these situations, someone could be guilty of immigration fraud.

What is Immigration Fraud?
At a broad sense, immigration fraud is the act of doing something to mislead people that are reviewing your immigration application. Some of the most common forms of immigration fraud include lying on an application or omitting pertinent information, creating a fake marriage, or lying about your citizenship. You could also be charged with immigration fraud if you are found guilty of trying to get back into the United States after being deported or if you are trying to get into the country illegally.

While most people that are charged with immigration fraud are those that are trying to get into the country, you can also be charged with immigration fraud if you were to help others get in illegally. Some common examples of this can include getting married for the sole purpose of helping someone get into the United States, not following proper protocols when hiring employees that could be immigrants, or providing false information to those that are trying to immigrate.

Related Crimes
If you are charged with immigration fraud, there are other related charges that you could face as well. If you have accepted money to help someone immigrate into the country, you could also be facing charges of bank fraud or wire fraud. Also, if you tried to bribe a government official in an attempt to get a favorable ruling, you could also be found guilty of immigration fraud.

What are the Penalties for Immigration Fraud
Overall, immigration fraud is a very serious crime that is taken very seriously. The most common charge for someone that is found guilty of immigration fraud is to be deported. If someone is looking to enter the country illegally or lies on their application, the easiest thing to do is to turn them away and have them sent back to their home country.

Those that are guilty of systemically helping other people get into the country illegally could face more severe penalties. The crime of immigration fraud is a felony and you could end up facing very severe financial penalties and even imprisonment. Employers that are found guilty of hiring illegal immigrants could face severe penalties from ICE or the Department of Homeland Security.

Those that are found guilty of wire fraud or bribery could face additional penalties as well. Depending on the scope of the crime, this could also result in a felony charge and result in imprisonment or further financial penalties.

Defense Strategies
There are a number of ways that you can go about defending an immigration fraud case. The most common way to do this is by saying that you did not know you were committing fraud. The process of filing out any immigration paperwork can be quite complicated and mistakes are easy. If you are found guilty of providing inaccurate information, simply stating that you made a mistake could result in having the charges dropped. However, you may then have to start the immigration application process over again.

Immigration fraud is a crime that is always taken very seriously by the court system. Since you could be facing some significant punishments, it is very important that you contact an attorney that is familiar with the crime if you are charged with immigration fraud. When you hire an immigration fraud attorney, you will first receive a full consultation on your case. They will then be able to help you to come up with a way to defend yourself. This can include trying to negotiate a plea bargain with a lower punishment or by developing a case to present in court.

Immigration Fraud

Immigration is an age old human process. People have been moving to different places for a very long time. The same is true of this process today. Just as people have been moving to new places, they seek to enter the United States. The modern nation state has led to the rise of new laws that govern the possibility of entry to this country. People who wish to become an American can do so by reason of being born in this country. They can also do because they were born to an American citizen even if that citizen was living abroad at the time of the child’s birth. Another way to join the nation is via the process of immigration. Hundreds of thousands of people are allowed in this nation legally each year. However, while others wish to come, they may not meet such requirement. It is important to know what is and what is not allowed under American immigration laws. Doing so can help people avoid any possible allegations of immigration fraud.

Marrying An American Citizen

Americans can fall in love with people from other nations. If someone travels abroad, they might meet another person and develop a romance. The same is true of people who become naturalized American citizens. They may have a person they love back home and wish to marry. Marrying an American citizen or even getting engaged to one has certain benefits. An American citizen can sponsor that person for a visa. This process can be complicated and may take multiple steps to complete. It can also require a great deal of documentation. Such applications are often closely watched in order to make sure the partnership is a valid one. A single mistake can easily lead to possible charges. Officials may allege that people have deliberately conspired to evade American laws.

Apply for Asylum

Another way that people can ask for the right to move to the United States by applying for a process that is known as asylum. This process is one that means they are allowed to seek refuge in the United States because conditions are unfavorable in their home countries. Highly specific laws govern the process of asylum. People who wish to apply for this form of entry may face increased scrutiny by officials in order to make their claims are valid under state, local and international laws. Multiple laws may apply in this case that must be followed in order for the person to get the results they are seeking.

This form of immigration may require the person to speak to several officials and have the case heard. If there are problems with the person’s stories in any way, the officials may decide the person’s story does not meet the criteria necessary and may be accused of fraud.

Providing Inaccurate Information

People who are seeking valid admission to the United States are not the only ones who may be facing immigration fraud charges. Some people may have attempted to defraud those who are seeking legal entry into the United States. They may have made promises they were unable to make by law or even fabricated fake documents that look like a passport or a green card but aren’t. People who want to enter the country but have done without permission still have certain rights. One of those rights is the right to avoid being scammed by people in this country. Such charges are serious and taken seriously by American legal officials.

All such instances of possible accusations of immigration fraud are best served by help from an immigration lawyer with a background in the subject. A lawyer can help anyone accused of any form of immigration fraud. Lawyers have the right to represent Americans as well as foreign nationals who are present. They can work closely with people of all backgrounds to create an effective defense that avoids potentially serious legal consequences. A lawyer can also help any potential immigrant get in touch with legal authorities in their original countries in order to get additional legal help from international experts who may understand laws in their home country as well as laws in this one.

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