Utah § 13-49-201 - Requirement to be registered as an immigration consultant -- Exemptions.

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§ 13-49-201. Requirement to be registered as an immigration consultant -- Exemptions.

Effective 5/6/2026
13-49-201.  Requirement to be registered as an immigration consultant -- Exemptions.
(1)Except as provided in Subsection (2), an individual may not engage in an activity described in Subsection 13-49-102(4) for compensation unless the individual is registered under this chapter.
(2)Except for Subsections 13-49-303(3), (4), and (5), this chapter does not apply to an individual authorized:
(a)to practice law in this state; or
(b)by federal law to represent an individual before the Board of Immigration Appeals or the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
(3)An immigration consultant may only offer nonlegal assistance or advice in an immigration matter.


Amended by Chapter 95, 2026 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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