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Immigration Section Advisor: Stephen Yale-Loehr

Immigration Section Advisor: Stephen Yale-Loehr

An Adjunct Professor at Cornell University Law School, Stephen Yale-Loehr is one of the nation's preeminent authorities on U.S. immigration and asylum law, as well as a practicing immigration attorney with over 25 years experience.

Judge Orders Attorney To Study Notary Laws And Regulations

Judge Orders Attorney To Study Notary Laws And Regulations

An attorney who notarized court affidavits without requiring the personal appearance of his signers has been ordered by a judge to hit the books and educate himself — and his entire staff — on state notarial laws and regulations.

Hotline Tip: How  To Take A Thumbprint

Hotline Tip: How To Take A Thumbprint

The NNA recommends that Notaries obtain a thumbprint from every signer because of its value in deterring fraud. Here’s how to do it.

Jump in Mortgage Fraud Affirms Importance of Notary Journal Records

Jump in Mortgage Fraud Affirms Importance of Notary Journal Records

Reports of suspected mortgage fraud jumped 31 percent in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same period last year, and many of the new cases were discovered amid increased scrutiny of loans originated during the final years of the real estate boom.

'Notario'-Type Fraud Can Target Any Immigrant Community

'Notario'-Type Fraud Can Target Any Immigrant Community

While Spanish-speaking immigrants are the most well-known targets of “Notario Publico” fraud, they aren’t the only victims. State law enforcement officials warn that any immigrant group can be targeted by con artists offering phony immigration services.

NNA and FTC Encourage Notaries To Use Complaint System To Report 'Notario' Abuse

NNA and FTC Encourage Notaries To Use Complaint System To Report 'Notario' Abuse

As part of its ongoing efforts to protect consumers from fraud, the NNA has been working with Federal Trade Commission officials to encourage Notaries to report individuals or businesses engaging in the unauthorized practice of immigration law via a link on the NNA’s “Important Differences Between U.S. Notaries and Notarios” Resource Page.

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