China News Service, February 25. According to the US "World Journal" report, the US Congress recently proposed the immigration reform bill "the 2021 American Citizenship Act." Huang Minyi, a New York City congressman, reminded the public on the 23rd to guard against possible immigration fraud. She Said, “There may be individuals or companies claiming to assist clients in obtaining visas, green cards and even naturalization according to the immigration reform bill proposed by Democratic congressmen. The bill has not been passed, and the details may change during the legislative process.”
Huang Minyi said that the public must stay vigilant to prevent potential immigration fraud. Flushing, where there are many new immigrants, has repeatedly committed immigration fraud cases. In 2012, the then Federal Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Ballara, conducted an investigation for three years. , Eventually arrested six lawyers and 20 associates.
Huang Minyi said, “I have served in the community and in the office of Congressman Meng Zhaowen for many years. I have seen many families deceived by unscrupulous immigration lawyers and fraudsters. These people claim that there are various channels to assist clients in obtaining visas or green cards; fraud gangs call , WeChat groups or blog posts lure disadvantaged immigrants and disappear after charging fees.” The “2021 American Citizenship Act” has not yet become law. No one can use the terms to apply for a visa or green card until Congress passes and signs with the President. .
Huang Minyi also suggested that people who intend to apply for a green card or naturalization can use a number of free services, including: The City University of New York’s "Citizenship Now" program assists qualified green card holders to apply for naturalization and application fee reductions, call (646)664-9400 ; "ActionNYC" provides free, safe and multilingual immigration legal services for New Yorkers, telephone (800) 354-0365, service hours: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm; "New American Hotline" (The New Americans Hotline) provides services in more than 200 languages, including Chinese, answering people’s immigration-related questions, and accepting people’s reports of immigration fraud. Call (800) 566-7636.
(Zhu Lei)