Information for Immigration Assistance Provider
The Registration of Immigration Assistance Act, O.C.G.A. Sections 43-20A-1 through 43-20A-21, created new requirements for persons offering "immigration assistance," including licensure by the Secretary of State and certain informational signage, and prohibits those persons from conducting certain activities.
Under the Act, 'immigration assistance ' is defined to mean "any service provided to clients for compensation related to immigration matters, but shall not include legal advice, recommending a specific course of legal action or providing any other assistance that requires legal analysis, legal judgment, or interpretation of the law”. The Act provides for certain exemptions from its provisions, including attorneys and their paralegals and certain non-profit organizations, as more fully described in the Act.
The Secretary of State's office is currently promulgating rules and regulations to fully implement the Act's provisions. The application for registration as an Immigration Assistance Provider may be obtained online through the link below or by contacting the Secretary of State's Securities and Business Regulation Division. At this time, there is not a fee for the registration process. The registration is good for one year from the effective date of registration.
Please contact the Securities and Business Regulation Division at 404-656-3920 if you have any questions.
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