More and more people are using apps of artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT or Gemini to ask questions about your immigration case. They are easy to use, can provide answers in seconds, and have free versions. They also offer something tempting when you are worried about your future: an immediate answer.
Artificial intelligence can be useful for certain things. It can explain a word you do not know or translate a letter. However, it cannot decide your case or reliably evaluate whether your lawyer is handling it correctly. At the moment, there are also criminals using this technology to impersonate real lawyers and take money from immigrant families.
None of this means that technology is bad. It means you cannot let a machine make decisions about your family's future. This is what our customers ask us most often.
Can artificial intelligence tell me if I qualify for a visa?
No. The artificial intelligence does not know your full history. It has not read your documents. It does not know when you entered the country, whether you have a criminal record, the makeup of your family, or what was filed on your behalf years ago.
AI also makes mistakes. Sometimes it invents information that sounds completely real. It might describe a law that doesn't exist or a court decision that never happened. This is a probem familiar to these tools.
We have seen AI-generated forms and letters containing errors, as well as incorrect or false information. This poses a significant risk that could lead to your case being delayed or denied. It involves your money, your time, and your family's future.
If someone who is not a licensed attorney offers to prepare your case using a computer program, be very careful. In the United States, a *notario* is not a lawyer and cannot provide legal advice.
Why does artificial intelligence sometimes seem to agree with me?
Because these programs are designed to please the person using them. They follow the way you phrase the question.
If you write, “My lawyer isn’t doing anything, right?” the program will almost always look for reasons to tell you that you are right. If you write the opposite, you will also see how these models align, and often they will agree with you as well. It isn’t comparing the two answers to see which one is true; it is following your words.
That is a serious problem in immigration, where the honest answer is often "wait." A machine designed to tell you what you want to hear is almost never going to tell you to wait.
I asked an app whether my lawyer is handling my case well. Can I trust that answer?
Take it as a guide, not as an absolute, correct answer.
The program has not seen your file. It does not know what was submitted, when it was submitted, or what the government is currently doing with your case. All it knows is what you wrote and the tone in which you wrote it.
Many immigration cases are moving very slowly right now. A long wait is not proof that something went wrong.
If a program told you something that worried you, show it to your lawyer and ask directly. Our office will always explain what is really happening with your case.
How do criminals use artificial intelligence to impersonate lawyers?
Criminals take genuine videos that a real lawyer has posted on social media. They use artificial intelligence to alter the voice, making it appear as though the lawyer is promising things they never actually said—such as citizenship without an exam, immediate work permits, and obtaining legal papers within a few weeks.
And it's not just with videos. NBC News and Noticias Telemundo reported that immigration lawyers are encountering mimicked voices and images, websites designed to imitate a firm's actual site with only minor changes, forged signatures, contracts bearing a real firm's logo, and even completely fabricated immigration hearings where victims believe they are being granted legal status.
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Our official numbers are (877) 926-0808 for new customers and (305) 489-9100 for customer service. If anyone contacts you from any other number claiming to be from our office—even if the voice sounds just like ours—please call us at one of these numbers before doing anything else.
What you should not do
Do not rely on a video.
Criminals take genuine videos that a real lawyer posts on social media. They use artificial intelligence to alter the lawyer's voice or image, making it appear as though they said things they never actually said. This type of fake content created or manipulated using AI is known as a "deepfake." Consequently, a real lawyer might appear to be promising citizenship without an exam, immediate work authorization, or legal papers within a few weeks, even though they never made such promises.
Do not act based on an AI application's opinion regarding your own case.
Use these programs to understand a word or translate a letter. Do not use them to decide whether to submit something, leave the country, or change lawyers.
Do not call back the number that contacted you.
Look up and verify the office yourself, and call the number listed on its official website.
Do not sign anything that you have not read and understood..
Never sign a document containing false information about yourself, even if it was generated by a program and looks professional.
Quick answers
Is it illegal to use artificial intelligence for immigration questions?
No. It is not illegal. It simply isn't reliable enough to make decisions about your case.
Can artificial intelligence fill out my immigration forms?
It can help you prepare a document, but it can also include incorrect or made-up information. A licensed attorney must review everything before it is submitted to the government.
I saw a video where a lawyer promises quick paperwork. Could the video be fake?
Yes. A real person's face and voice can be copied or manipulated using artificial intelligence. Verify that the lawyer is listed in the bar association's records and call the number shown on the firm's official website.
The message was in perfect Spanish and the profile looked real. Does that mean it's legitimate?
No. These programs can write Spanish perfectly and create profiles that look real. Writing well is no longer proof that someone is who they claim to be.
I already paid someone who turned out to be a scammer. Is my case over?
Not necessarily. Seek legal help as soon as possible so that a lawyer can review what was filed on your behalf and explain your options.
I already paid someone who turned out to be a scammer. Is my case over?
Not necessarily. Seek legal help as soon as possible so that a lawyer can review what was filed on your behalf and explain your options.
How Can We Help You?
We know how hard it is to wait and how easy it is to look for a quick answer on your phone. We also know the harm that someone posing as a lawyer can cause a family.
Our team can review your situation, explain exactly where your case stands in plain language, and honestly tell you what your options are. If something was filed incorrectly, we will let you know. If your case is simply on hold, we will tell you that, too. And if you aren't sure whether the person who contacted you is actually from our office, just ask us. We would rather answer that question a hundred times than have a family fall victim to a scam.
You are not alone in this. Call us for a free case review, and let a real lawyer review your file and explain your options.
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