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No fraud waiver needed, despite fraud

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | December 5, 2015 - 9:00am

Ordinarily, when a person commits fraud or makes a misrepresentation in connection with applying for an immigration benefit, the person is required to file a fraud waiver (Form I – 601). However, in some cases,...

Opinion

Alien not ‘guilty’ for consultant’s immigration fraud

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | October 13, 2013 - 12:00am

Some people, desperate for a better future in America, rely on the help of unscrupulous immigration consultants, who promise to “solve” the person’s immigration problem, secure them a work authorization,...

Opinion

Are you guilty of fraud?

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | February 5, 2012 - 12:00am

Many people have their cases denied because they committed fraud.

Opinion

Innocuous mistake

By A LAW EACH DAY (KEEPS TROUBLE AWAY) | By Jose C. Sison | February 15, 2007 - 12:00am

In case there is material misrepresentation in the certificate of candidacy of an aspirant for an elective position, the Comelec is authorized to deny due course or to cancel such certification upon...

Opinion

Are you guilty of fraud?

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | February 4, 2007 - 12:00am

Many people have their cases denied because they committed fraud. The main law prohibiting visa fraud or misrepresentation is Section 212(a)(6)(C), which states:

Opinion

Did you really make a misrepresentation?

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | August 4, 2002 - 12:00am

Many people find themselves facing a lifetime ban from entering the US (or getting a green card) because they were accused by the INS or Embassy of visa fraud. While in some cases, a person truly did commit fraud,...

Opinion