Business and Professions Code section 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 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.

Source: Section 22440, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=22440. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 22440’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/business_and_professions_code_section_22440

Original Source: Section 22440, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=22440. (last accessed May 12, 2025).