Telephone Media Briefing: Veasey Hosts Discussion on Bill to Protect Victims of "Notario Fraud"

Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, August 5 at 11:00 AM ET/10:00 AM CT, Congressman Marc Veasey, national experts, and local activists will discuss H.R. 5228, the "Notario Victim Relief Act," making a powerful case for proposed legislation that will give victims of immigration fraud an unlimited time to refile their immigration related paperwork, permitting them to have an opportunity to reopen their cases and immigrate lawfully.

WHAT: U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will host a live telephone media briefing to discuss newly introduced legislation with experts, activists, and a victim of immigration fraud.

WHO:

• U.S. Representative Marc Veasey, TX-33
• Laura Maristany, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund
• Douglas Interiano, Executive Director, Proyecto Inmigrante, ICS, Inc.
• Furqan Sunny Azhar, 2012-14 American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) TX/OK/NM Chapter Consumer Protection/UPL Coordinator
• Mrs. Maura Ramirez, Notario Fraud Victim (name has been changed to protect identity)

WHEN: Tuesday, August 5 at 11:00 AM ET/10:00 AM CT

CALL-IN INFORMATION:

This press conference will take place by telephone. Media who wish to participate in the press conference call must RSVP.

The call-in details are as follows: Dial-In Number: 877-229-8493; Access Pin: 113115

If you have a question at any time during the call, simply press *3 on your telephone keypad.

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BACKGROUND: On July 28, 2014 Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) introduced H.R. 5228, the "Notario Victim Relief Act" to assist immigrants who have been victims of fraudulent immigration practices. This legislation allows victims of immigration fraud to have an unlimited time to refile their immigration related paperwork, permitting them to have an opportunity to reopen their cases and immigrate lawfully.

If you would like to submit a question about the "Notario Victim Relief Act" in advance of the call, please send it to Veasey.PressOffice@mail.house.gov by Monday, August 4, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.