1. (a) Every immigration consultant as defined in Section 22441 of the Business and Professions Code shall complete the standard form contract as specified in subsection (b) of this section. Upon its execution by all parties, the immigration consultant shall provide a copy of the contract to all client parties. The contract shall be provided by the immigration consultant to the client in both English and the native language of the client, the responsibility for translating the contract into the language of the client resting with the immigration consultant. The translation shall appear on the reverse side of the document containing the English version of the contract. A written contract is void if it is not written in both English and in the client's native language.

2. (b) Immigration Consultants Contract for Services.

   IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR SERVICES

   This is a contract between ______________________________, called “Immigration Consultant,” and _________________________, called “client.”

   NOTICE

3. 1. It is important that the client read this entire contract before signing it.
4. 2. (In 10 point bold type) This Immigration Consultant is not an attorney and cannot give legal advice or provide legal services in representing you in this immigration matter.

5. 3. It is a violation of California law for the Immigration Consultant to keep any of your original documents because you have failed to pay fees or expenses to the Immigration Consultant.

   I.--SERVICES

   The Immigration Consultant will provide the following services: (List all services as well as each document that will be prepared including the purpose and process of each service and document for which the client is being charged. State the agency and office where each document will be filed and the approximate processing times according to current published agency guidelines.)

   A.

   B.

   C.

   D.

   You are paying only for those services and document preparation that is listed above and the Immigration Consultant makes no promises to provide any other services or prepare additional documents. The Immigration Consultant does not have special influence and cannot obtain special favors from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services or any other governmental agency, employee, or official, that may have a bearing on a client's immigration matter. It is a violation of California law for the Immigration Consultant to claim special influence or to make false or misleading statements to the client.

   II.--FEES AND EXPENSES

   The client agrees to pay the Immigration Consultant the following fees and expenses for each itemized service and document preparation listed:

6. A. An hourly rate of $________________ per hour, not to exceed a total of $________________ for all services and expenses. Where an hourly fee is charged, the Immigration Consultant agrees to provide a statement itemizing all services rendered and expenses incurred. This statement will be provided to the client at any time a payment is due, and at least every six months, whether or not a payment is due.

   OR

7. B. A contingency fee in the amount of $________________ for all services and expenses. No part of this fee shall be paid until the Immigration Consultant achieves the following result for the client: (Here state the specific immigration status or other benefit to be achieved for the client.)

   III.--CANCELLATION

   This contract may be cancelled by the client, in writing, at any time.

8. A. If the contract is cancelled within 72 hours of its signing, the client is not required to pay any fees or expenses to the Immigration Consultant and is entitled to a refund of any fees or expenses previously paid.

9. B. If the contract is cancelled after 72 hours of being signed, the client shall pay the full contract fee and expenses if the contract was substantially completed or fully performed, or the reasonable value of the services provided and expenses incurred, whichever is less.

   IV.--DAMAGES, ATTORNEYS FEES, AND COSTS

   In the event of a suit for damages arising from this contract or to enforce any of its provisions the court may award reasonable attorneys fees and costs of the suit to the prevailing party.

   Executed this __________ (day) of ____________________ (month), _____ (year).

   (Immigration Consultant)

   (Client)

   (Street Address)

   (Client)

   (City, State)

   (Street Address)

   ( )

   (City, State)

   (Telephone Number)

   ( )

   (Telephone Number)

   (BEFORE THIS CONTRACT IS VALID AND BINDING A COPY FULLY EXECUTED BY ALL PARTIES MUST BE GIVEN TO THE CLIENT.)

   ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF THE LAW GOVERNING THIS CONTRACT MAY BE REPORTED TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ONLINE AT: https://www.justice.gov/eoir OR 703-305-0289.

   ALLEGED COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW MAY BE REPORTED TO THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA ONLINE AT https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/Complaints-Claims OR 800-843-9053.

Note: Authority cited: Section 22442, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 22442.3, 22442.5 and 22442.6, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New Subchapter 3 (Section 3840) filed 1-25-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 85, No. 4).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 10-7-2025 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2025, No. 41).