Attorney exploited humanitarian visas to defraud thousands of immigrants

This case is a direct result of the federal government’s failure to oversee and regulate immigration legal services. The Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security allow immigration attorneys to operate with minimal accountability for fraud, especially in humanitarian visa programs meant to protect vulnerable people. When an attorney like Alexandra Lozano can exploit U visa, T visa, and VAWA processes for profit—submitting fake claims of domestic abuse and human trafficking without client consent—it shows a systemic gap in enforcement. The victims, who paid thousands and now face deportation threats, are harmed not just by the scammer but by a system that prioritizes processing over protection. Congress must mandate stronger oversight of immigration legal providers, including required training, certification, and real-time fraud monitoring by USCIS. Currently, clients often discover the fraud only when they get denial letters or removal notices, with no easy path to relief.