Hi honestyisbestpolicy,
Actually, it wouldn't be up to her present employer to take action on
your allegations of past illegal activities, given that your ex-wife
is in legal status now. It will be up to you, especially since you
are the one holding the proof, to get the ball rolling. Even though
she apparently has slipped through the cracks and has not yet been
convicted, The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Offices (ICE)
are able to investigate allegations concerning illegal acts.
You are correct in that even if she entered the United States legally,
she is deportable if she violated the terms of her entry or performed
illegal acts while in the U.S.. "Any alien who is present in the
United States in violation of this Act or any other law of the United
States is deportable.": Nationality Act Section 237 (a)(1)(B).
INA: ACT 237 - GENERAL CLASSES OF DEPORTABLE ALIENS
http://uscis.gov/lpBin/lpext.dll/inserts/slb/slb-1/slb-22/slb-5099?f=templates&fn=document-frame.htm
>>> IMMIGRATION
How to Report Illegal Immigration:
"The immigration law that requires that aliens be documented for legal
entry. Those who sneak intto the country are referred to as "entry
without inspection" (EWI). Others enter with legal documentation and
then violate the terms on which they have been admitted by taking jobs
that are not authorized or overstaying the authorized period of stay
in the country. Both types of illegal immigrants are deportable under
Immigration and Nationality Act Section 237 (a)(1)(B) which says:
"Any alien who is present in the United States in violation of this
Act or any other law of the United States is deportable."
If you have evidence of illegal immigration, we recommend you contact
your local immigration office for assistance. Following is a list of
regional immigration investigations office phone numbers."
http://www.fairus.org/ImmigrationIssueCenters/ImmigrationIssueCenters.cfm?ID=2180&c=13
Immigration and Naturalization Service Investigative Office telephone listings:
"These are the numbers to call to report employers you suspect are
employing illegal immigrants.
You may also report immigrants themselves if you believe they are in
the country illegally, whether they are working or not. You should
have the address of each suspected violator at a minimum, and as much
additional information as you can obtain.
The more information you provide the INS the more likely it is they
will take action and the faster it will be taken."
http://www.americanpatrol.com/ENFORCEMENT/insphonenumbers042599.html
ICE New York District Office Enforcement Information:
"The ICE New York District is able to investigate certain allegations
concerning criminal provisions of U.S. Immigration laws. We especially
welcome information concerning the counterfeiting of immigration
documents and other identity documents, the smuggling of people into
the United States and organized immigration fraud schemes.
Also note that we are unable to resolve personal disputes with a
person you suspect to be an illegal alien. For such matters, we
suggest you contact the appropriate organization such as the police, a
consumer protection agency or court.
http://uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/newyork/NYC.htm
>>> IRS
Where Do You Report Suspected Tax Fraud Activity?
"If you suspect or know of an individual or company that is not
complying with the tax laws, report this activity. Reports of
suspected tax fraud can be made by phone, mail or your local IRS
walk-in office."
By phone:
You can contact the IRS toll free at 1-800-829-0433
By mail:
Written correspondence can be mailed to the service center where you
file your return. Addresses can be found at; Where to File Addresses
Although you are not required to identify yourself, it is helpful to
do so. Your identity can be kept confidential. You may also be
entitled to a reward.
Walk-in Offices:
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers locations can be found at Contact My Local Office.
http://www.irs.gov/compliance/enforcement/article/0,,id=106778,00.html
Contact My Local Office
http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/index.html
INS and the IRS:
"Their fraud/criminal investigations number is 1-800-829-0433
nationwide. USE IT. They can be more effective than the INS in many
cases and will do the investigative work, then if they uncover
illegals will contact the INS who will come in at the end, make the
arrests and take the credit."
http://www.americanpatrol.com/ENFORCEMENT/insphonenumbers042599.html
>>>Additional Link
The Struggle To Report Illegal Aliens: A Status Report
Report by telephone:
(866) DHS-2ICE to ?report suspicious activity??(866) 347-2423
(800) BE-ALERT (former Customs And Border Protection) (800) 232-5378
Report online:
DHS contact form for ?immigration? or ?security threats?
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/contactus
FBI online TIPS form for criminal activity
https://tips.fbi.gov/
http://www.vdare.com/mann/status_report.htm
Department of Homeland Security:
"Investigative and enforcement responsibilities for enforcement of
federal immigration laws, customs laws, and air security laws was
transferred to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)."
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/theme_home4.jsp
I'm sure this will get you off to a good start and the above contacts
will tell you what you need to do next. If you have any questions,
please post a clarification request before closing/rating my answer
and I'll be happy to reply.
Thank you,
hummer
I'm familiar with this subject and was able to use my personal research. |
Request for Answer Clarification by
honestyisbestpolicy-ga
on
28 Jun 2005 16:53 PDT
Google Question - clarification
After going through your answer to my question, I have a few questions.
BACKGROUND: I had reported to INS and IRS six months ago. But no
action has been taken against her. But now I have one more proof, ie:
her testomony under oath in front of judge.
STEP 1: CONTACTING HER EMPLOYER
-------------------------------
I think the 1st step would be to inform her emplyer about her past
illegal activities. (When they gave her job offer she was working
illegally. That means they did not do a good job on background check).
Q1. Would it be better if I hire an attorney to write the letter to the employer?
Q2. Shall we tell the employer in the letter that if they did not take
action against her we will report to INS about Employer hiring
immigrants involved in illegal activities. Ask them to stop her green
card process if already started and discontinue her job and current
visa (H1B).
STEP 2: RE-INFORMING INS & IRS
-------------------------------
I should re-inform INS and IRS with the additional proof of her
illegal activities (copy of the page of Court Transcript where she
agreed about her illegal acts in front of and under oath)
STEP 3: RERPORT ICE NEW YORK DISTRICT OFFICE
--------------------------------------------
Q3. We live in Texas. Shall I report to ICE New York District Office?
STEP 4: INFORMING INS ABOUT EMPLOYER
-------------------------------------
Q4. Her employer is Independent School District (ISD). Can INS take
action against that big employer?
Q5. Shall I wait to get response from Employer or I contact them at the same time?
Q6. The web site (http://www.americanpatrol.com/ENFORCEMENT/insphonenumbers042599.html)
has phone numbers on basis of region. Would it be beneficial to
report more than one office? I also want to report to "South Central
Florida office" and "Seattle, Washington INS office" in addition to
the Dallas Office. Becuase they accept compalins by mail so that I can
send them copies of all the proofs.
STEP 4: INFORM FBI & DHS (DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SEURITY)
-----------------------------------------------------------
Q7. Can I also inform FBI? I think FBI may get some more information
from her. Becuase in the same place where I found her fake green cards
and her fake social security cards, there were also similar fake IDs
for her sister (who is currently living with her) and one boy and a
girl whom I do not know. I suspect that she used to work at a place
where they make illegal IDs for illegal immigrants. FBI can get more
information from her.
The same reason to inform Homeland Security Department.
STEP 5: INFORM LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT:
----------------------------------------
Q8. Will it be beneficial to inform Police department?
STEP 6: INFORM UCIS (US CITIZENSHIP & IMM. SERVICE) AND
--------------------------------------------------------
ICE (US IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT)
-------------------------------------------
Q9. Shall I inform UCIS? If yes, how?
Q10. Shall I inform ICE local office? If yes, how?
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Clarification of Answer by
hummer-ga
on
29 Jun 2005 09:55 PDT
Hi honestyisbestpolicy,
You'll find my responses to your 6 steps within each step.
STEP 1: CONTACTING HER EMPLOYER
-------------------------------
>I think the 1st step would be to inform her emplyer about her past
illegal activities. (When they gave her job offer she was working
illegally. That means they did not do a good job on background check).
I think we will have to agree to disagree on this one. The thing is,
she has never been convicted of any illegal activities and at this
point, all's you really have are allegations (your court transcription
has never been entered as evidence against her). The reason why her
employer didn't find anything in their background check is for that
very reason, she has never been charged with any crime (if she had,
she would've been deported). As you said, "her employer (School) who
does not know about her prior illegal acts."
>Q1. Would it be better if I hire an attorney to write the letter to the employer?
>Q2. Shall we tell the employer in the letter that if they did not
take action against her we will report to INS about Employer hiring
immigrants involved in illegal activities. Ask them to stop her green
card process if already started and discontinue her job and current
visa (H1B).
It would not be wise to threaten her employer. It is not up to them
to investigate her crimes and they have not knowingly hired an illegal
alien. If you really want to contact them, hiring an attorney may be
wise but I would prefer that you wait for the appropriate authorities
to finish their investigations.
STEP 2: RE-INFORMING INS & IRS
-------------------------------
>I should re-inform INS and IRS with the additional proof of her
illegal activities (copy of the page of Court Transcript where she
agreed about her illegal acts in front of and under oath)
Yes, an update would be appropriate.
STEP 3: RERPORT ICE NEW YORK DISTRICT OFFICE
--------------------------------------------
>Q3. We live in Texas. Shall I report to ICE New York District Office?
Yes, it's the only address I've found. If there is one for Texas, they
will let you know.
STEP 4: INFORMING INS ABOUT EMPLOYER
-------------------------------------
>Q4. Her employer is Independent School District (ISD). Can INS take
action against that big employer?
>Q5. Shall I wait to get response from Employer or I contact them at the same time?
The employer has not done anything wrong. Action against the employer
would only be taken if they knowingly hired an illegal alien.
>Q6. The web site (http://www.americanpatrol.com/ENFORCEMENT/insphonenumbers042599.html)
has phone numbers on basis of region. Would it be beneficial to
report more than one office? I also want to report to "South Central
Florida office" and "Seattle, Washington INS office" in addition to
the Dallas Office. Becuase they accept compalins by mail so that I can
send them copies of all the proofs.
The office you call should be the one for your region in Texas, they
will tell you how to send in the documents you have. The point about
Florida is it will "only take complaints of illegal immigrants in
writing", but your Texas office will give you their address after you
call them, I'm sure.
STEP 4: INFORM FBI & DHS (DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SEURITY)
-----------------------------------------------------------
>Q7. Can I also inform FBI? I think FBI may get some more information
from her. Becuase in the same place where I found her fake green cards
and her fake social security cards, there were also similar fake IDs
for her sister (who is currently living with her) and one boy and a
girl whom I do not know. I suspect that she used to work at a place
where they make illegal IDs for illegal immigrants. FBI can get more
information from her. The same reason to inform Homeland Security
Department.
You can try if you want to but the Immigration Investigations Office
is set up for such investigations, the FBI would be more interested in
larger illegal operations.
STEP 5: INFORM LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT:
----------------------------------------
>Q8. Will it be beneficial to inform Police department?
Sure, it would be ok to do that. Make sure to give them a list of the
other agencies that you are contacting.
STEP 6: INFORM UCIS (US CITIZENSHIP & IMM. SERVICE) AND ICE (US
IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT)
-------------------------------------------
>Q9. Shall I inform UCIS? If yes, how?
>Q10. Shall I inform ICE local office? If yes, how?
See Step 2 below on both counts.
Hummer's Steps:
1) Phone your regional Immigration Investigations Office
Texas (North-Central) (214) 767-7900 (x.134) Dallas
Texas (South-Central) (210) 967-7036 San Antonio
Texas (South-East) (281) 774-4900 Houston
Texas (South) (956) 427-8542 Harlingen
Texas (West) (915) 225-1883 El Paso
http://www.fairus.org/ImmigrationIssueCenters/ImmigrationIssueCenters.cfm?ID=2180&c=13
2) Contact ICE
"We prefer to receive all communications in writing as these are
generally more complete than phoned-in messages."
Please address correspondence to:
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
INV Correspondence
26 Federal Plaza, Rm 10-116
New York, NY 10278
http://uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/newyork/NYC.htm
3) INS and the IRS:
If you didn't already use the number 1-800-829-0433, call it now or
contact them to update your file.
http://www.americanpatrol.com/ENFORCEMENT/insphonenumbers042599.html
4) Inform local police.
I would like to suggest that you keep a diary of everything you do and
everyone you contact. Record the date, contact name & address, etc.
and also include a summary of what they tell you. Also, it's always a
good idea to inform each agency of the other agencies that you are
contacting.
Good luck with your pursuit.
hummer
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Request for Answer Clarification by
honestyisbestpolicy-ga
on
08 Jul 2005 13:49 PDT
Hi Hummer,
Thank you for your explanation. I have 2 question before you close this account:
Q1: I have noticed that every body can view my questions/answers, how
can I make it private?
Q2: Someone (waukon-ga) has made a comment. How can I contact him/her?
Thanks and regards,
honestyisbestpolicy-ga
|
Clarification of Answer by
hummer-ga
on
08 Jul 2005 14:35 PDT
Hi honestyisbestpolicy,
Q1: I have noticed that every body can view my questions/answers, how
can I make it private?
I'm sorry to say, you can't. If a reason has come up (perhaps legal)
that you need to remove certain information, you could try emailing
the GA editors (their email address is at the bottom of the page) and
explain it to them.
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Q2: Someone (waukon-ga) has made a comment. How can I contact him/her?
The only way to communicate with waukon-ga (who is not a GA
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Just login and press the "Add a Comment" button. Posting personal
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Thank you for your thank you, I hope all goes well for you,
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