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Immigration Fraud Prevention Act of 2009

Introduced: April 21, 2009 Introduced by: Clarke, Yvette D. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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May 26, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Apr 21, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 21, 2009
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Immigration Fraud Prevention Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to subject a person to fine, imprisonment, or both, who: (1) willfully and knowingly executes a scheme in connection with any federal immigration law-related matter to defraud a person, or to obtain money or anything else of value from a person by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises; or (2) willfully, knowingly, and falsely represents that such person is an attorney or an accredited representative in any federal immigration law-related matter.

Directs the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) use the Executive Office of Immigration Review to investigate such immigration fraud crimes; and (2) educate immigrant communities about who may provide legal services and representation in immigration proceedings.

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require that: (1) aliens in removal proceedings be provided with a description of who may represent them, including notice that immigration consultants, visa consultants, and other unauthorized individuals may not provide such representation; and (2) the Attorney General provide for lists of persons who are prohibited from providing representation in immigration proceedings.

What's happening now May 26, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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