Effective July 1st, the HB 915 Law prohibits notaries from offering or advertising legal immigration services. Florida approves a key law to protect immigrants from fraudulent lawyers, marking a crucial point in defending the rights of the immigrant community.
When Cheap Costs You Everything: The Real Danger of Trusting Unlicensed Notarios
Did you know that a “notario” in the United States is NOT the same as in your home country? Many immigrants fall into the trap, believing a notary can offer legal advice when, in reality, they lack the license and qualifications to do so. This misunderstanding could cost you your future.
The Critical Difference: Notarios vs. Lawyers
In Latin America, a notary is a legal professional with broad powers. But in Florida, a public notary CANNOT:
- Provide immigration legal advice
- Represent you in legal cases
- Prepare complex legal documents
Only a licensed attorney can do this legally.
What Changed?
The HB 915 Law, effective July 1st, 2025, explicitly prohibits unlicensed notaries from offering legal immigration services. This law aims to protect you from fraud and false promises.
The Real Risks
Many unlicensed notaries will offer you:
- “Quick” and cheap solutions
- Guarantees they can never fulfill
- Poorly prepared documents that can destroy your case
The result: Loss of money, time, and possibly your chance to regularize your status.
Our Promise
At Saavedra & Perez Law, we’ve lived your reality. We are immigrants who have faced the same challenges. We know that every case is unique and deserves serious and committed legal representation.
Remember: What’s cheap can cost you everything. Your freedom, your family, your future deserve professional legal representation.
Benefits of Working with a Specialized Attorney
Working with a licensed immigration attorney offers you much more than simple legal advice. A specialized attorney can:
- Comprehensively and personally evaluate your case
- Identify legal options you might not have known existed
- Navigate the complexity of the immigration system
- Prepare accurate and strategic documentation
- Represent you in hearings and official communications
- Protect you from potential errors that could compromise your future
- Reduce stress and uncertainty throughout the entire process
A true attorney is your ally, not just a paper processor. They fight for your rights and guide you with experience and commitment.
Important Tips
- Verify the law license, not just the notary title
- Be wary of promises that sound too good
- Seek specialized immigration legal representation
We are by your side at every step of the way.