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RALEIGH – Local Attorney Indicted for Aiding Visa Fraud
A federal grand jury in Raleigh has returned an Indictment charging 34-year-old Sarah Jane Brinson, a licensed attorney and notary public from Clinton, North Carolina, with aiding and abetting visa fraud and false statements in immigration proceedings.
The Indictment alleges that Brinson prepared and submitted on behalf of a client immigration applications containing false statements. As alleged in the charging document, her client was a citizen of Guatemala who retained Brinson under his real name but was utilizing an assumed name to illegally work in the United States.
According to the Indictment, while Brinson knew her client’s real name, she notarized the client’s signature under the assumed identity and represented him in Wayne County District Court on several traffic matters. Additionally, the Indictment alleges that Brinson prepared and submitted to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) an application for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and a request for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) stating under penalty of perjury that her client had not used other names.
If convicted, Brinson would face maximum penalties of fifteen years’ imprisonment, a $500,000 fine, and a term of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.
The charges and allegations contained in the Indictment are merely accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
The case is being investigated by the Document Benefit Fraud Task Force (DBFTF) led by Homeland Security Investigations, and assisted by USCIS, among other agencies. If you suspect immigration benefit fraud, please complete the Homeland Security Tip Form at https://www.ice.gov/webform/hsi-tip-form or call the Homeland Security Investigations Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423).
As Grimy Times continues to investigate this developing story, we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
The investigation highlights the importance of cracking down on immigration benefit fraud and ensuring that those who engage in such activities are held accountable for their actions.
Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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