Successfully Obtained O-1 Visa for Client That Was Previously Associated with ARECY LLC ( MAY 2022)

May 9, 2022

In April 2022, our office successfully assisted a client in obtaining her O-1 visa who was previously associated with ARECY, LLC (“ARECY”).


As an F1 visa international students, our client participated in OPT program and was hired by ARECY as an intern. Our client was promised an exciting internship with accommodating remote work arrangement.


Unbeknownst to her, ARECY was flagged by NBC Bay Area’s investigation along with five other companies that hired employees through the OPT program, including Abroad Intellect Capital, Acuty, Findream, Smoothies Technology, and New Beast with possible abuse of the OPT program.


After convictions of Kelly Huang, the perpetrator of FINDREAM fraudulent scheme, USCIS, State Department, and Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") have relentlessly pursued the student victims of fraud as “knowing co-conspirators.” USCIS has issued Request for Evidence, Notice of Intent to Deny, interviews by USCIS Fraud Detection Officers, alleging misrepresentation and fraud, if the student previously held work authorization by association with above companies. US Consulate and CBP has also been revoking visas and expedited removed these individuals.

 

Our client was returning to the U.S. from a short trip abroad. When she presented herself to CBP at the U.S. airport, she was interviewed and questioned extensively regarding her internship with ARECY, LLC. Her O-1 visa was subsequently revoked and CBP officer denied her admission to the U.S. For several weeks, she was unable to come back to the U.S. until she contacted our office seeking for assistance.


 Attorney Nguyen D. Luu and our legal team took on representation to assist our client addressing any potential allegations of misrepresentation and fraud stemming from her association with ARECY, LLC. The evidence presented sufficiently supported a finding that the client did not make false representations to procure a benefit under U.S. immigration laws. In the event there was a false statement made, it was not willfully made, thereby overcoming all potential allegations. The firm is very pleased to learn that with our assistance, our client was able to have her O-1 visa reissued from the U.S. Consulate.  During her return trip to the U.S., our client was briefly interviewed by CBP agent again, however since the issue was resolved at the U.S. Consulate, our client was granted entry back to the U.S.

 

If you were previously associated with FINDREAM, SINOCONTECH, Integra Technologies, AZTech Technologies, and Tellon Trading, Inc., Arecy, CG Max Design Corporation, XCG Design Corp in any manner or capacity, it is important to consult with an experienced attorney to immediately advise you and to identify potential problems early in your case and develop a strong case strategy before applying for any immigration benefits or to travel outside the U.S..



 

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