How Do I Get an Immigration Assistance Provider License in Georgia?

To become an immigration service provider in Georgia, follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Verify eligibility

To qualify for an immigration consultant license in Georgia, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen or hold a valid legal immigration status
• Be at least 18 years old
• Have no criminal record in the past five years, besides traffic violations

Step 2: Purchase a surety bond

You need a $5,000 surety bond to apply for a license. This protects clients from financial harm caused by negligence or fraud. 

Apply for your Georgia immigration assistance provider bond online, with premiums starting at just $100. We process most applications same-day. 

Mail the surety bond (Form IP200) to the following address below or submit with your application packet:

Georgia Secretary of State

237 Coliseum Drive

Macon, GA 31217

Step 3: Gather additional supporting documents

The Georgia Board of Immigration Assistance Providers also requires these application documents: 

• Background check consent form
• Verifiable form of identification
• Financial statement for the current fiscal year

Note: If any required documents are missing, incomplete or invalid, you will receive a deficiency letter. Failure to resubmit the correct forms within 60 days will result in withdrawal of your application. You will then have to start a new application and repay all fees.

Step 4: Complete and submit application

Create an account on the Georgia Secretary of State's license portal to begin the online application. You will also need to pay the $40 application fee. 

If you want to mail in a physical copy instead, contact the Board. 

Step 5: Check your application status

The Board reviews applications in the order received. If necessary, your application may need to be evaluated at a Board meeting. You must submit all documentation at least 15 days before the next meeting to be added to its agenda.  

The Board primarily uses email to send application updates. You can also check the status of your application in the online portal. Once you receive official approval, you can begin providing services.

How to Renew Your Immigration Assistance Provider License

Georgia immigration consultant licenses expire annually on August 31. You can renew your license by logging into the Secretary of State license portal with the same credentials used to apply. 

You must also pay a $25 renewal fee. This will increase to $40 if your application is late. The late renewal period is September 1–30.

How to Reinstate a Lapsed or Revoked License

If your license lapses because you failed to renew on-time or was revoked due to noncompliance, you will need to reapply. Resubmit the license application and all supporting documentation, including a new $5,000 surety bond and $100 reinstatement fee.

If your license was revoked, you must also provide one of the following:

• Court documents signed by the presiding judge
• Letter of explanation
• Proof of enrollment in an alternative to discipline