Michigan § 338.3455 - Exemptions.

Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 338.3455 — Exemptions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 338.3455. Exemptions.

Sec. 5.

The following are exempt from this act:

(a)

An attorney at law licensed to practice law in any state or territory of the United States and his or her legal and other support staff working under his or her direct supervision.

(b)

A law student or law school graduate not yet admitted to the bar who is supervised by an attorney licensed to practice law in any state or territory of the United States.

(c)

A reputable individual who has a personal, family, or business relationship with the individual subject to the immigration matter and is engaged in an immigration matter for that individual without compensation.

(d)

A nonprofit religious, charitable, social service, or similar organization recognized by the board of immigration appeals, and any individual representing such an organization who has been accredited by the board of immigration appeals.

(e)

Any individual representing or acting on behalf of an organization who performs only the following services:

(i)

Translating documents from a language other than English into English in an immigration matter.

(ii)

Properly notarizing signatures on documents in an immigration matter.

(iii)

Referring the consumer to an attorney in an immigration matter.

(iv)

Taking or arranging for the taking of photographs or fingerprints in an immigration matter.

(v)

Arranging for the performance of medical testing and assisting with the obtaining of such medical examination results in an immigration matter.

(vi)

Conducting English language and civics courses for consumers in an immigration matter.

(vii)

Conducting educational or experiential evaluations, or combinations of educational and experiential evaluations, for consumers in an immigration matter.

(f)

A nonprofit religious, charitable, social service, or similar organization that provides the services listed under subdivision (e) without compensation.

(g)

A translation business that meets the following criteria:

(i)

Was an active member of the American translators association on September 1, 2001, and abides by and is subject to its code of ethical practices.

(ii)

Is incorporated.

(iii)

Keeps commercial offices in the state of Michigan.

(iv)

Derives 90% of its income from the translation business.

(v)

Has sales exceeding $100,000.00 per year in the translation business.

(vi)

Was engaged in the translation business on September 1, 2001.

Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 338.3455

What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 338.3455 cover?

Section 338.3455 ("Exemptions.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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