Cómo evitar las estafas dirigidas contra los inmigrantes.

 

Jennifer Leach

Directora, División de Educación del Consumidor y Negocios, FTC

Cuando hay grandes cambios que generan confusión, los estafadores prosperan. Casi siempre. De modo que, como la semana pasada caducó el Título 42, la ley de la era de la pandemia relacionada con la inmigración, casi seguro que con el consiguiente “qué pasará después” los notarios tengan la esperanza de ganar dinero con esa pregunta. ¿Cómo detenerlos entonces?

Primero, tienes que saber que en Estados Unidos los notarios o notarios públicos no son abogados con licencia habilitante. No te pueden dar consejos legales. Pero eso no impedirá que algunos malhechores digan que pueden ayudarte o te prometan resultados. Sin embargo, son mentiras. No sólo te costarán dinero, sino posiblemente tu oportunidad de inmigrar legalmente.

Para evitar las estafas dirigidas contra los inmigrantes, consulta ftc.gov/inmigracion. Y luego: 

Infórmate sobre quiénes pueden ayudarte. Hay algunos abogados especializados y representantes acreditados que pueden ayudar a la gente con sus trámites de inmigración. No recurras a un notario para obtener ayuda para tu trámite de inmigración o asesoría legal.

No pagues a cambio de formularios. Los formularios de inmigración oficiales del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos (USCIS, por su sigla en inglés) son gratis. Todo aquel que intente cobrarte es un estafador.

No firmes formularios en blanco. Ni ningún otro formulario que tenga información que no sea veraz. Los notarios deshonestos podrían pedirte que lo hagas, y eso es una garantía de problemas. También es una garantía de que alguien está detrás de tu dinero.

No hay acceso especial. Nadie puede garantizarte que obtendrás una Green Card o la ciudadanía. Nadie puede incluirte en una lista especial ni darte acceso anticipado a ningún proceso secreto. Son mentiras que te costarán dinero y, muy probablemente, tu oportunidad de inmigrar legalmente.

Mira, la gente que necesita esta información no está leyendo este artículo. Así que, si conoces a personas que trabajen con la comunidad inmigrante, que participen en organizaciones de servicios legales, que trabajen para ciudades a las que están llegando inmigrantes, que ayuden de alguna manera a las comunidades de refugiados e inmigrantes: por favor, compártelo. Y si detectas un notario que se está aprovechando de los inmigrantes, cuéntaselo a la FTC en ReporteFraude.ftc.gov.

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USCIS Updates Review Process for the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans

 The U.S. government is granting advance travel authorization for up to 30,000 noncitizens each month to come to the United States to seek parole on a case-by-case basis under the processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans. Due to high interest in these processes, USCIS is updating the review process effective May 17, 2023.

We are updating the review process because the number of supporters who have submitted Form I-134A, Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support, is significantly higher than the 30,000 monthly travel authorizations available. It is intended to maintain a meaningful and equitable opportunity for all beneficiaries of a Form I-134A to move forward through the process and seek advance travel authorization.

Under the new review process that went into effect on May 17, USCIS will randomly select about half of the monthly total, regardless of filing date, from the entire pending workload of Form I-134A to determine whether the case can be confirmed. We will review the other half of the monthly total of Forms I-134A based on when the case was submitted under the first-in, first-out method, which prioritizes the oldest Forms I-134A for review.

Potential supporters should not submit a duplicate Form I-134A for the same beneficiary. We will not accept a duplicate Form I-134A if a previously submitted Form I-134A between the same potential supporter and beneficiary is pending. If we do not confirm a Form I-134A, but a supporter believes they meet the requirements to be a supporter under the process, they may file a new Form I-134A and submit additional information as evidence.

Under this updated review process, processing times will vary. Potential supporters may monitor the status of a Form I-134A they filed in their USCIS online account or check the most recent status in Case Status Online. The USCIS Contact Center cannot provide any additional information about the status of your case.

El gobierno de EE. UU. está otorgando autorización de viaje anticipada para hasta 30,000 no ciudadanos cada mes para que vengan a EE. UU. a solicitar la libertad condicional según cada caso según el procesos para cubanos, haitianos, nicaragüenses y venezolanos. Debido al gran interés en estos procesos, USCIS está actualizando el proceso de revisión a partir del 17 de mayo de 2023. Estamos actualizando el proceso de revisión porque la cantidad de seguidores que han enviado El Formulario I-134A, Solicitud en línea para ser patrocinador y Declaración de apoyo financiero , es significativamente más alto que las 30,000 autorizaciones de viaje mensuales disponibles. Su objetivo es mantener una oportunidad significativa y equitativa para que todos los beneficiarios de un Formulario I-134A avancen en el proceso y busquen una autorización de viaje anticipada. Según el nuevo proceso de revisión que entró en vigencia el 17 de mayo, USCIS seleccionará al azar aproximadamente la mitad del total mensual, independientemente de la fecha de presentación, de toda la carga de trabajo pendiente del Formulario I-134A para determinar si se puede confirmar el caso. Revisaremos la otra mitad del total mensual de los Formularios I-134A en función de cuándo se presentó el caso según el método de primeras entradas, primeras salidas, que prioriza los Formularios I-134A más antiguos para su revisión. Los patrocinadores potenciales no deben presentar un Formulario I-134A duplicado para el mismo beneficiario. No aceptaremos un Formulario I-134A duplicado si está pendiente un Formulario I-134A presentado anteriormente entre el mismo patrocinador potencial y el beneficiario. Si no confirmamos un Formulario I-134A, pero un partidario cree que cumple con los requisitos para ser un partidario según el proceso, puede presentar un nuevo Formulario I-134A y enviar información adicional como evidencia. Bajo este proceso de revisión actualizado, los tiempos de procesamiento variarán. Los partidarios potenciales pueden controlar el estado de un Formulario I-134A que presentaron en su Cuenta en línea de USCIS o comprobar el estado más reciente en Estado del caso en línea . El Centro de contacto de USCIS no puede proporcionar ninguna información adicional sobre el estado de su caso.

Your Miami Beach Memorial Day Weekend checklist!

 

Memorial Day weekend jets into Miami Beach this year with the return of the popular Hyundai Air & Sea Show on Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28. Check out the guide below so you can be aware of the traffic impacts and enjoy all of the weekend's events safely. In preparation for the holiday weekend, the city has been planning diligently to implement a comprehensive and coordinated plan to ensure residents and visitors are able to enjoy the beach and various events, while maintaining safety and resident quality of life. The city will host a virtual community meeting on Wednesday, May 24 at 6 p.m. to discuss preparations for the holiday weekend. Click here for the Zoom webinar link. EVENTS Smorgasburg at Lincoln Road Presented by the Lincoln Road Business Improvement District, enjoy the last day of the Miami Beach Smorgasburg market featuring a lineup of best-in-class food trucks and tent vendors. Lincoln Road will also host their regular weekend wellness program and Sunday farmers’ market.  Friday, May 26 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM 1100 block of Lincoln Road Hyundai Air & Sea Show “The Greatest Show Above the Earth” showcases the men, women, technology and equipment from all five branches of the United States Military as well as our police, firefighters and their first responder agencies. This two-day spectacular event on Memorial Day Weekend features offshore powerboat racing exhibitions, extreme water sports, military display village and more, all on the beautiful shores of Miami Beach.   Saturday, May 27 Ticketed LiquorSplit Beach Club: 12 PM - 6:30 PM East of Lummus Park between 10 to 15 streets  Free and open to the public FPL Display Village: 12 PM - 6 PM Ocean Drive between 10 and 15 streets Sunday, May 28 Ticketed LiquorSplit Beach Club: 12 PM - 5:45 PM East of Lummus Park between 10 to 15 streets  Free and open to the public FPL Display Village: 12 PM - 6 PM Ocean Drive between 10 and 15 streets Beach viewing from 1 to 21 streets: 12 PM - 5:30 PM Miami Beach residents are eligible for a 10% discount on tickets. Just enter the promo code "MBVCA23" at checkout. Click here to purchase tickets. U.S. Army SaluteFest at the Hyundai Air & Sea Show’s Concert & Fireworks Display Features four A-list musical acts, including social media sensations Lele Pons and JVKE, as well as Country Music singers Chris Janson and Breland. The concert also includes performances by the U.S. Army Band, an interactive display village, a drone show, and a fireworks display. Saturday, May 27 1:30 PM - 2 PM 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM 6:15 PM - 10 PM Learn more. City of Miami Beach Kids Fun Zone Children and their parents can participate in themed arts and crafts, lawn games, an Imagination Playground and the opportunity to write letters to our service members.   Saturday, May 27 & Sunday, May 28 9 AM - 4 PM Ocean Drive and Lummus Park between 12 and 13 streets City of Miami Beach K.I.D.S. (Kid ID Station)  Miami Beach Police personnel will host a wristband ID program for children of all ages and/or adults with special needs. This free program aims to give parents, guardians and caretakers greater peace of mind. Children and adults with special needs will receive a free ID wristband with their name, guardian’s name and contact information. The stations will be located in City of Miami Beach tents staffed by Goodwill Ambassadors. Look for portable signs in front of the tents. The Goodwill Ambassadors will maintain a spreadsheet with the names of each child or adult who registers. The K.I.D.S. program is open to both visitors and residents.   Saturday, May 27 & Sunday, May 28 9 AM - 4 PM Lummus Park at 8, 10 and 12 streets Miami New Drama: Create Dangerously Join Miami New Drama for the last weekend of Create Dangerously, a world premiere play written by Lileana Blain-Cruz. Experience a riveting journey of courage, art, and resilience, a theatrical adaptation of Edwidge Danticat’s critically acclaimed book. Directed by the visionary Lileana Blain-Cruz, this captivating play will ignite your imagination and stir your soul as it explores the power of creativity in the face of adversity. Witness a transformative story that transcends borders and boundaries, celebrating the indomitable spirit of the human heart.  Performances available from Thursday, May 25 through Sunday, May 28. Get tickets. Music Explosion presented by Hyundai at the Hyundai Air & Sea Show Music Explosion features Country Music duo Big & Rich and performances by various U.S. Military Bands, concluding with a Veterans Florida Fireworks Extravaganza. Sunday, May 28 6:30 PM  Learn more. Family Day at the Bass: Phraseology Enjoy free admission to The Bass and check out the Phraseology exhibition before it’s gone! In the Creativity Center, make your own text-based masterpieces. Sunday, May 28 2 PM - 4 PM The Bass Museum of Art 2100 Collins Avenue Learn more. Global Arts Project Presents Artscape: Magela Herrera at Collins Park   Magela Herrera is an Afro-Cuban flautist, vocalist and composer. She holds a nomination for best flute solo in Latin Jazz 2010, for her flute improvisation on Mezcla’s CD “I’ll see you in Cuba” by the prestigious New York based magazine Jazz Corner: Latin Jazz magazine.  Sunday, May 28 5 PM - 7 PM Collins Park 2100 Collins Avenue Learn more. Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series  Join the Ocean Drive Association for a performance by Lisanne Lyons Swing Quartet. Don't forget to bring your blankets and folding chairs! Sunday, May 28 6 PM Lummus Park Ocean Drive between 14 Street and 14 Place Memorial Day Commemoration at Miami Beach Police Headquarters The City of Miami Beach, in partnership with the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars 3559 Miami Beach Post, pays tribute to the memory of the men and women who fought and died for freedom with a wreath-laying ceremony and 21-gun salute this Memorial Day. The ceremony will take place at the War Memorial Cenotaph in front of Miami Beach Police Headquarters. Monday, May 29 10 AM Miami Beach Police Headquarters 1100 Washington Avenue Miamibloco Memorial Day Saideira Social! at The Miami Beach Bandshell  Get ready to immerse yourself in an unforgettable musical journey with the 3rd edition of The Miamibloco Saideira Social at The Miami Beach Bandshell. The all-night extravaganza features over 40 percussionists from the 305 Global Afro Diaspora, Brazil, and North Africa, as your taken on a rhythmic adventure from the vibrant streets of Hialeah to the sun-kissed beaches of Rio and Bahia.  Monday, May 29 6 PM - 10 PM Miami Beach Bandshell 7275 Collins Avenue Purchase tickets. TRAFFIC IMPACTS An evening traffic mitigation plan will be implemented on Thursday, May 25 through Tuesday, May 30 beginning at 6 p.m. Traffic will only be allowed to enter Ocean Drive through 13 Street and exit through 5 Street, with no access to any other entry/exit points. Collins Avenue and Washington Avenue will flow north and southbound, with no east or westbound access except for 5 Street and 16 Street. Protected residential zones for the Flamingo Park and South of Fifth neighborhoods will be in place each evening from 6 p.m. through 5 a.m. starting on Thursday, May 25 through Tuesday, May 30 with barricades in place to restrict cut-through traffic in these residential areas. Flamingo Park and South of Fifth residents are encouraged to use Alton Road to enter and exit their neighborhood. There will be enhanced police presence in other surrounding neighborhoods.  During hours when the traffic mitigation plan is in place, the Miami Beach trolley service and Miami-Dade County bus service will operate normally. The city’s trolley tracker “Rider Alert” feature will be updated as needed to reflect service changes and important updates. Beginning Friday through Sunday evenings, a traffic mitigation plan will be in place along the MacArthur and Julia Tuttle causeways. To safely coordinate this effort, there will be a single-lane reduction on both causeways. In addition, the Police Department will utilize fixed and mobile License Plate Readers (LPRs) throughout the city. PARKING Effective Friday, May 26 at 7 a.m. through Tuesday, May 30 at 6 a.m., a flat parking rate of $20 per vehicle will be imposed at all city parking garages in the Entertainment District except for access card holders and residents. This includes parking garages at 7 Street and Collins Avenue, 12 Street and Washington Avenue, 13 Street and Collins Avenue as well as the Anchor Garage on 16 Street. Entrance to these garages will be limited to access card holders only after 10 p.m. On-street parking will be prohibited along Collins Avenue between 5 Street and Española Way commencing on Thursday, May 25 at 6 p.m. through Tuesday, May 30 at 6 a.m. Additionally, the 100 and 200 blocks between 6 Street and 16 Streets will be restricted to Residential Zone 5 permit holders only between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. The parking lot on the northwest corner of 10 Street and Washington Avenue (P13) will be unavailable from Thursday evening starting at 6 p.m. through Monday at 6 a.m. There are numerous ways to get around Miami Beach on public transportation once you arrive, including free Miami Beach trolleys and Citi Bike. Free Parking Shuttles The city will provide free shuttle service to and from four designated event parking garage locations. Please look for the special parking shuttle identification signs prior to boarding and use the Miami Beach e-Gov app to track shuttle service in real-time under Trolley tracker. Parking shuttles will operate on Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at intervals of approximately 15 minutes. Designated shuttle pickup and drop-off locations are as follows: 42 Street garage: shuttle bus will serve trolley stop #219 at Sheridan Avenue and 41 Street.   23 Street garage: shuttle bus will serve trolley stop #194 at 23 Street and Liberty Avenue. 17 Street, Pennsylvania Avenue and the City Hall garages: shuttle bus will serve trolley stop #200 at 17 Street and Convention Center Drive. 5 Street garage: Freebee shuttle will serve trolley stop #113 at 6 Street and Lenox Avenue. All passengers using the free shuttle service will be dropped off at trolley stop #106 located at Washington Avenue and 11 Street. Passengers should use this stop for their ride back to garages. Alternatively, passengers can use the free citywide trolley service. ADDITIONAL PREPARATIONS Miami Beach Police will be working 13-hour shifts with an Alpha/Bravo staffing configuration. Several local, state and federal law enforcement partners will be assisting MBPD with public safety, including the Miami-Dade County Police Department. Miami Beach Fire, Ocean Rescue, Code Compliance, Parking and Sanitation will have significantly enhanced staffing throughout the weekend.   More than 100 Goodwill Ambassadors wearing branded “Take Care of Our City” pink t-shirts will be deployed throughout the Art Deco Cultural District to answer visitor questions, provide directions and give tips on how to enjoy the city.     The following special measures, many of which are in City Code, will be in effect at 7 a.m. Friday, May 26 through 7 a.m. Monday, May 29, 2023 along the public beach; the MXE mixed used entertainment district (excluding that portion of the MXE district between 73 and 75 streets) and that portion of the CD-2 commercial, medium-intensity district between Pennsylvania Avenue and Collins Court from 5 to 16 streets: All direct or indirect consumption of alcohol will be prohibited on public beaches unless specifically authorized by a special event permit or a concession agreement. Local access restrictions will be enforced on some city streets to limit traffic and improve mobility for residents and business patrons. LPR police details will be focused on eastbound traffic lanes on the 5 Street corridor. The issuance of a business tax receipt to promoters for any dance or entertainment events to be held at an alcoholic beverage establishment located in the MXE and CD-2 districts will be suspended. The suspension and closure of business entities renting or leasing certain vehicles — including golf carts, low-speed vehicles, autocycles, motorized scooters, mopeds, motorcycles powered by motors of 50cc or less and motorized bicycles. The following additional measures may be imposed as necessary:   Limitations may be placed on live or amplified music. The citywide suspension and closure of all or part of sidewalk café operations located in the MXE and CD-2 districts each night (including the removal of any sidewalk café furniture). Coolers, inflatable devices, tents, tables and similar objects may be prohibited from public beaches. For updated information on Memorial Day weekend, visit www.ourcitymb.com.