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    Fraudulent lawyers target undocumented immigrants

    In the wake of increased ICE raids , some undocumented immigrants are desperate to correct their immigration status.

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    By Jonathan Bastian • Aug 10, 2019 • 1 min read

    In the wake of increased ICE raids, some undocumented immigrants are desperate to correct their immigration status. That’s leading to more complaints about immigration consultants who pose as lawyers and may charge a high fee for their faulty legal advice. The imposters sometimes advise immigrants to lie on applications, which can lead to a higher risk of deportation.

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      Jonathan Bastian

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