With Haitians seeking temporary protected status from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the agency is advising Haitian applicants to be careful of immigration scams. The agency providing the following tips for Haitian applicants to stay safe from immigration scams.

• DO NOT sign any blank papers or documents that you do not understand
• DO NOT sign any documents that contain false or inaccurate information
• DO NOT let anyone keep your original documents
• DO NOT pay more than a nominal fee to someone who is not an attorney or make payments on the internet
• DO make photocopies of all documents prepared or submitted for you
• DO get a receipt any time you pay someone to assist you in completing or submitting forms
• DO verify that your attorney is licensed or your representative is accredited by BIA

For complete information, please click: Fact Sheet: USCIS Warns of Immigration Scams Targeting Haitian Applicants for Temporary Protected Status