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Scams promise U.S. visas for money

Advocates are warning immigrants to beware promises of permanent residency for a steep price. One man says he saw someone giving away fliers on the street that asks for $1,500 in exchange for a visa.

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Oct 24, 2007, 7:10 PM

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