Montgomery County, PA Green Card Fraud Defense Attorney
Immigration fraud can take many forms. Employing undocumented workers and harboring illegal aliens are common varieties of immigration fraud. Other charges include overstaying visas and using false credentials to obtain green cards. Individuals charged with these and all types of immigration fraud should consult an experienced defense attorney.
The Philadelphia attorney William Spade defends individuals against charges of immigration fraud. As an experienced criminal defense lawyer, a former prosecutor and a law clerk, he has the knowledge, experience and resources to develop strong defense strategies for clients. He has defended restaurant owners, landlords, labor brokers, students and many others in immigration and customs enforcement proceedings.
Issues in immigration matters include:
- Falsifying documents, including work histories, Social Security cards and visa application materials
- Importing undocumented workers
- Harboring undocumented immigrants
The stakes in these cases are sometimes higher than in other criminal cases. Many of Spade's clients themselves are immigrants — an adverse result in an immigration fraud matter could result in the defendant's deportation. This is in addition to the fines, imprisonment and other consequences that could result from a conviction of immigration fraud.
Although many industries employ immigrants, owners of restaurants, meat packing plants and agricultural enterprises are especially vulnerable to immigration fraud charges involving undocumented workers. In addition to the immigration and legal consequences they face, businesses owners could lose the businesses they worked so hard to build. It is critical to have experienced legal counsel to minimize the consequences of an immigration fraud charge.
Contact a Philadelphia immigration fraud attorney. Call lawyer William Spade at 866-570-4171, toll free.
