Haitians warned to be on alert for immigration scams

January

With Haitians seeking temporary protected status and other assistance from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the agency is cautioning applicants about scams committed by immigration counselors.

“This type of situation unfortunately makes people vulnerable to scam artists who take advantage of it,” spokeswoman Kate Tichacek said.

The agency sent these links:

USCIS’ guide to finding free legal advice.

A list of accredited organizations from the Justice Department.

How to Avoid Fraud brochure.

The (PDF) brochure in Creole.

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