California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §22440: It is unlawful for any person, for compensation, other than persons authorized to practice law or authorized by federal law to represent persons before the Board of Immigration Appeals or the United S

Misdemeanor

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It is unlawful for unauthorized persons to charge fees for providing immigration consulting services in the state, except for licensed attorneys and federally authorized representatives.

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It is unlawful for any person, for compensation, other than persons authorized to practice law or authorized by federal law to represent persons before the Board of Immigration Appeals or the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, to engage in the business or act in the capacity of an immigration consultant within this state except as provided by this chapter.

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