Georgia Immigration Assistance Provider Bond Overview
- Purpose: To ensure immigration assistance providers in Georgia follow licensing laws
- Who Needs It: Individuals and entities who offer nonlegal assistance on immigration matters
- Regulating Body: The Georgia Secretary of State — Department of Immigration Assistance Providers
- Bond Amount: $5,000
- Minimum Price: $100 for a one-year term
What Is a Georgia Immigration Assistance Provider Bond?
The Georgia Secretary of State (SoS) requires all individuals and entities who offer non-legal, paid services related to immigration paperwork to have a $5,000 surety bond.
Georgia immigration assistance provider bonds hold immigration assistance providers financially liable for following licensing laws. The bond protects clients seeking consultation from misleading or false information resulting in harm.
How Much Do Georgia Immigration Provider Bonds Cost?
Georgia immigration assistance provider bonds require a quick credit review to determine your rate. Most applicants qualify for the starting premium of $100 for a one-year term!
You can also select a multi-year term to save up to 25%. Apply for a quote today!
SuretyBonds.com offers the lowest available rates from our nationwide provider network with no added fees.
How Does the Bond Work?
By having an immigration assistance provider bond, you enter a three-party agreement that holds you liable for following licensing laws.
| Bond Party | Description |
|---|---|
| 1) Principal | You, the licensed immigration assistance provider |
| 2) Obligee | The Georgia Secretary of State |
| 3) Surety | The issuing surety provider |
If you provide misleading or false information, harmed parties can file a claim on the bond. The surety will pay valid claims and you must reimburse the surety.
How Do I Get an Immigration Assistance Provider Bond?
Get your immigration assistance provider bond by following these quick steps:
- Apply for a quote
- Pay the premium
- Get your bond in the mail
- File your bond with the SoS
How Fast Can I Get My Bond?
You’ll get a free quote in one business day or less. We’ll mail your original bond form to you — just select your shipping preference at checkout. We offer overnight, two-day and three-day shipping options.
How Do I File My Bond?
File your bond with other application materials through the Georgia Online Application & Licensing System (GOALS). Or, by mailing it to the following address:
Georgia Secretary of State
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217
How Do I Renew My Bond?
Georgia immigration assistance provider bonds expire annually. You’ll receive periodic email and text reminders to renew starting 90 days before the expiration date.
Just follow the reminder instructions and pay the invoice. You’ll also receive a continuation certificate to file with the SoS.
How Do I Update My Bond Information?
If you need to update basic information on your bond form, we’ll issue a bond rider. Larger fixes, however, may require a new bond form to be issued.
Just contact our Customer Care team for assistance:
- 1(800)-308-4358
- [email protected]
How to Become an Immigration Assistance Provider in Georgia
To be an immigration assistance provider as an individual or entity you must file with the SoS through GOALS. First, verify you meet the following eligibility requirements:
- At least 18 years old
- A legal citizen
- Have no criminal background
The process for individual and entity licenses are the same, just be sure to select the applicable license when applying. Complete the following steps to get your license:
- Login or register a GOALS account
- Complete the application form and get it notarized
- Pay applicable fees
- Get a $5,000 surety bond
- Provide corporate registration
- Provide a financial statement
- Complete the Background Consent form
- Provide disciplinary actions/sanctions, if applicable
- Complete the Secure & Verifiable Document
- Provide an Affidavit of Citizenship
- Provide immigration documents, if applicable
- Provide SAVE response
- File all materials in GOALS
Read our complete guide on How to Become a Georgia Immigration Assistance Provider for more information.
More Resources
- Immigration Consultant Bonds — All States
- Georgia SoS — Secure and verifiable Documents
- Georgia Immigration Assistance Provider Bond Form
- Registration of Immigration Assistance Providers Rules and Regulations
- GA SoS How To Apply — Entity
- GA SoS How To Apply — Individual
- Immigration Assistance Provider Forms
