Georgia Immigration Assistance Provider Bond Guide
If you're applying to become an immigration consultant in Georgia, you will need a surety bond. Read on to learn the ins and outs of the license and bonding process.
Bond Overview
- Purpose: To guarantee immigration consultants follow regulations under the Immigration Assistance Act
- Who Needs It: All immigration assistance providers working in Georgia
- Regulating Body: The Georgia Professional Licensing Board
- Required Amount: $5,000
- Premium Rates: Credit-based, starting at $100
How much does an immigration assistance provider bond cost in Georgia?
The Georgia Professional Licensing Board requires immigration assistance providers to post $5,000 surety bonds.
These bonds are subject to underwriting, so the price you’ll pay is determined by a review of your personal credit report. Applicants with strong financial credentials could qualify for a rate of just $100! Applicants with low credit shouldn’t be discouraged from applying for the bond they need. Our experts work hard to get all applicants bond quickly, easily and for the lowest rates available. Request your free bond quote now!
If you’re ready to become bonded, call SuretyBonds.com at 1 (800) 308-4358, or submit a bond request, to fill out a simple online bond request form. We can provide your free bond quote within 1 business day of submitting your bond application!
Why do I need this bond?
Georgia immigration assistance provider bonds are put in place to ensure that principals (immigration assistance providers) conduct business according to law and fully comply with the provisions of O.C.G.A. 43-20A-4, which is also referred to as the Immigration Assistance Act.
The bond protects the state and any person who suffers, as a result of the principal’s noncompliance, from financial loss up to the full amount of the bond.
Connect with our team of surety bond experts to purchase the surety bond you need quickly and easily!
What’s the fine print?
Immigration assistance provider bonds in Georgia remain effective continuously until canceled, and the surety bond form must be acknowledged by a notary public.
How to become an immigration assistance provider in Georgia
Applicants must do the following to become registered immigration assistance providers in Georgia:
- be at least 18 years of age
- submit the required $40 application fee
- submit Form IP200 (proof of a $5,000 surety bond)
- submit Consent Form for Background Investigation and criminal background report
- submit a copy of a current secure and verifiable document such as a driver’s license, passport, etc.
All applications are valid for 12 months from the date received by the Secretary of State’s Office. Applications that are not completed within the 12-month period will be administratively withdrawn, at which point a new application, application fee, bond and criminal background check are required to be considered further for registration.
Begin the process to become an immigration assistance provider by purchasing the surety bond you need!
Additional Resources
- Secretary of State Immigration Assistance Providers
- Professional Licensing Boards Registration of Immigration Assistance Act Immigration Assistance Provider Bond form
- Georgia Secretary of State Private Immigration Assistance Services How to Guide: Immigration Assistance Provider
- Registration of Immigration Assistance Act
