The Maine Immigration and Nationality Law Assistance Act, Title 4, section 807-B, says that only a lawyer or an accredited representative can give legal help with your immigration paperwork. If a person is not a lawyer or an accredited representative, they are limited to giving only non-legal help. The law explains what a person who is not a lawyer or an accredited representative can and cannot do.
Immigration attorneys and accredited representatives are the only people who can give you legal advice about your immigration case.
A lawyer who is licensed and in good standing in any state can be an immigration lawyer in Maine. You can look up your immigration attorney to make sure they are a real attorney.
The unauthorized practice of immigration law is a big problem. Dishonest people pretend they are qualified to help with your immigration case. They charge hundreds or thousands of dollars. They may give bad legal advice or fill out a form incorrectly, which could hurt your immigration case.
Remember: their help only hurts.
The Attorney General's Office protects all residents of Maine, including New Mainers. We are here to help you.
Immigration law is complicated. Dishonest people may pretend that they can help you with your immigration paperwork. Instead, these people may give you bad legal advice that can hurt your immigration case. Below is information that will help you avoid immigration scams.
Here you will find information about common consumer scams.
Installing a solar electric system in your home is a long-term financial commitment and the marketplace for solar products is complex. Before you enter into a contact for a solar system, do a lot of homework. Be wary of generic and misleading claims like, "Start saving money immediately!" While the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act prohibits deceptive or misleading claims, it does not specifically address potential solar misrepresentations.
Maine has numerous laws protecting consumers. A consumer’s best protection, though, is knowing their rights.
Here you will find information on how to prevent and deal with identity theft. If you are an entity who needs to report a data breach or if you would like to browse our data breach notices database, please visit our Data Security Breaches webpage.
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As of September 1, 2006, pursuant to Title 10, section 1487 of the Maine Revised Statutes, this entire statement must be an addendum to any home construction contract for more than $3,000.
Here you will find information about home construction contractors, renting, mobile homes and mobile home parks, heating fuel, and more.