One of the most common questions asked since June 15th when President Obama announced Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is, " Do I need an immigration attorney to help me apply? " Many respected voices in the immigrant community are saying that the application process and form will be so simple that people won’t need an attorney to apply. Others are saying that too little is known about the program and it is not yet time to consult with an attorney. We disagree. Before explaining why the help of a competent attorney is so important, we share the concern that many have had since DACA was announced. We have learned from history the sad lesson that immigrants are vulnerable to being exploited and harmed by dishonest and self-serving individuals such as notarios, consultants, and even attorneys. Unsuspecting immigrants are scammed out of their hard-earned money by those who do not follow through with their promises or, worse yet, who "help" ...
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