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How Much Does a California Immigration Consultant Bond Cost?
The cost of a California immigration consultant bond is between $1,000 to $10,000. The state requires immigration consultants to have a $100,000 surety bond. However, you do not need to pay the bond’s full penal sum to meet the state’s requirement when you buy your bond from us.
As an authorized surety company serving California, we provide immigration consultant bonds at a bond premium rate of 1% to 10%. We have been serving our valued customers for over a decade with our easy process, and we proudly meet the bond needs of over 99% of our applicants.
Your California immigration consultant bond rate is based on factors like your credit scores, professional resume and financial strength. All credit scores are considered, and a score of 700 or higher qualifies you for a 1% to 3% rate. For this score, the bond will cost between $1,000 and $3,000.
Surety Bond Cost Based on Credit Score |
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Surety Bond Name |
Surety Bond Amount |
Over 700 |
Between 600 - 699 |
Below 599 |
California Immigration Consultant Bond |
$100,000 |
$1,000 - $3,000 |
$3,000 - $5,000 |
$5,000 - $10,000 |
How to Get a California Immigration Consultant Bond
1. Apply For Your Bond
With our fast process, you will not wait long to get your bond and start doing business as an immigration consultant in California. Often, our customers complete the process in only one day. The first step is to fill out the online application.
2. Get Your Bond Quote
Bond applications are processed immediately. Many of our customers get a bond quote from us within a few minutes. More complicated applications require additional review, and bond quotes are available in these situations within 48 hours.
One of our new customers, Harper, reached out to us recently to get an immigration consultant bond. She was eager to start working and wanted her bond as soon as possible. By taking advantage of our fast process, Harper received her bond on the same day she applied.
3. Purchase Your Bond
After reviewing your bond quote, you are ready to pay the bond premium and complete your purchase. With our online payment portal, this only takes a moment to do. Then, we will email your surety bond to you. If requested, we can also mail your bond.
Do you have questions about your bond quote or our process? For assistance from one of our bond experts, reach us online or by phone at (877) 514-5146.
Immigration Consultant Bond Requirements in California
Under Section 22443.1 of the Business and Professions Code, individuals who are required to register in California as an immigration consultant must file a surety bond. This bond, in the amount of $100,000, must be filed with the Secretary of State.
The bond’s obligee is the People of the State of California. This bond is continuous and remains in force until it is canceled. An immigration consultant must stop engaging in professional activities immediately upon bond cancellation until a new bond is filed.
The bond premium for your immigration consultant bond is due annually. To help you maintain your bond and meet the state’s requirement, we will get in touch with you annually prior to the due date with renewal instructions.
How to Get Your Immigration Consultant Registration in California
Before doing business as an immigration consultant in California, you must complete the registration process with the Secretary of State. Registration is required for each individual immigration consultant rather than for a consultancy business. The following items are required to register:
- Background check, completed by the Secretary of State.
- Immigration Consultant Disclosure.
- $100,000 surety bond.
- Copy of your current photo ID.
- 2" x 2" passport photo.
- $30,00 filing fee.
For more information about the immigration consultant registration process and bond requirements, contact:
California Secretary of State
1500 11th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 653-6814
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