Notarios” or “Immigration Consultants” are individuals who offer legal advice or services on immigration matters. Notarios advertise themselves as being qualified in the area of immigration and able to represent individuals before the various immigration agencies. Notarios have no such qualification and routinely victimize and scam immigrants out of their hard earned money. An attorney is a licensed and trained practitioner who is authorized to act your behalf with all immigration related agencies. An attorney also has the authority to give legal advice with respect to your immigration documents and can represent you in court.