For Immediate Release
Ridgewood, N.J. — August 27, 2025 — The American Bar Association (ABA) has issued an alert to the public regarding a sharp increase in the number of individuals fraudulently posing as immigration attorneys. In many cases, these individuals falsely claim affiliation with reputable legal services organizations, including the ABA, or assert that they have special relationships with government officials.
Fraudsters are using sophisticated technology to impersonate licensed attorneys, forge government documents, and misuse trusted organizations’ branding. Victims often pay thousands of dollars for services that are never delivered, while suffering irreparable harm to their immigration cases.
The ABA alert underscores the real dangers of unauthorized practice of immigration law (UPIL). These scams drain immigrants’ financial resources and can leave individuals vulnerable to detention or removal.
Protect Yourself from Immigration Fraud
- Verify credentials with the state bar.
- Avoid unsolicited contact through WhatsApp or social media.
- Keep copies of all contracts, applications, and receipts — and never surrender original documents.
- Seek a second opinion if an offer seems too good to be true.
- Use trusted directories such as the Immigration Advocates Network and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
“Bad actors are exploiting immigrant communities during stressful times,” said David Nachman, Esq., Managing Attorney at NPZ Law Group. “We strongly encourage individuals to work only with licensed immigration attorneys. Verifying credentials before engaging representation is the best defense against these scams.”
Contact Information
If you or your family members have any questions about how immigration and nationality laws in the United States may affect you, or if you want to access additional information about immigration and nationality laws in the United States or Canada, please do not hesitate to contact the immigration and nationality lawyers at NPZ Law Group. You can reach us by emailing info@visaserve.com or by calling us at 201-670-0006 extension 104. We also invite you to visit our website at www.visaserve.com for more information.