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California Secretary of State

California Immigration Consultant Bond

California immigration consultants must file a $100,000 surety bond with the Secretary of State. We place these specialty bonds, credit challenges included.

Key facts
Bond amount
$100,000
Authority
California Secretary of State
Statute
BPC §22443.1

The premium is a percentage of the bond amount, set by underwriting. The figures above are the bond amounts, not what you pay.

Illustration for the California Immigration Consultant Bond

What it is

The immigration consultant bond protects clients against violations of California's immigration consultant law. It is required to register and operate as an immigration consultant in the state.

Who needs it

  • New immigration consultants registering with the Secretary of State
  • Consultants renewing their registration

Bond amounts and requirements are general guidance and can change. Confirm the current requirement with the listed agency before you file. We will quote your exact bond.

Tough credit or a prior claim? It's welcome here. See how we place hard-to-place surety bonds, or get a quote and we'll place your exact bond.

Questions

Immigration Consultant Bond FAQs

Why is the immigration consultant bond so large?
The $100,000 amount reflects the consumer-protection purpose of the law. You do not pay $100,000; you pay a premium, a percentage of it set by underwriting.
Is this a hard bond to get?
It is a specialty bond, which is where a broker helps. We shop the markets that write it and work credit challenges rather than declining at the door.

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