Michigan Compiled Laws Act 161 Of 2004 Michigan Immigration Clerical Assistant Act (338.3451 - 338.3471)

AN ACT to regulate certain transactions involved in immigration matters and the providing of services in those matters; to set standards and security requirements involving certain immigration matters and persons engaged in immigration matters; and to provide for remedies and penalties.

History: 2004, Act 161, Eff. Oct. 1, 2004 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 174, Imd. Eff. June 17, 2014

Section 338.3451 Short Title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Michigan immigration clerical assistant act”. History: 2004, Act 161, Eff. Oct. 1, 2004
Section 338.3453 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) "Business relationship" means a relationship with any of the following: (i) An individual who serves as a designated...
Section 338.3454 Repealed. 2014, Act 174, Imd. Eff. June 17, 2014.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to list of individuals providing immigration services.
Section 338.3455 Exemptions.
The following are exempt from this act: (a) An attorney at law licensed to practice law in any state or territory of the United...
Section 338.3457 Repealed. 2014, Act 174, Imd. Eff. June 17, 2014.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to immigration clerical assistant placement on list.
Section 338.3459 Repealed. 2014, Act 174, Imd. Eff. June 17, 2014.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to creation of immigration clerical assistant list.
Section 338.3461 Charge For Services.
An immigration clerical assistant may charge the following for services: (a) Not more than $20.00 per page for translation of supporting documentation. (b) Not...
Section 338.3463 Contract Requirements.
(1) An immigration clerical assistant shall enter into a written contract with a consumer before any service is rendered and before accepting any compensation....
Section 338.3465 Repealed. 2014, Act 174, Imd. Eff. June 17, 2014.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to corporate surety or cash bond.
Section 338.3467 Prohibited Conduct.
(1) An immigration clerical assistant shall not do any of the following: (a) Offer or give legal advice including, but not limited to, selecting...
Section 338.3469 Delivery Of Documents And Forms.
(1) An immigration clerical assistant shall deliver to each consumer a copy of each document or form completed on behalf of a consumer. Each...
Section 338.3471 Violations; Penalties; Exemption.
(1) A person that violates this act is guilty of the following: (a) In the case of a first conviction, a misdemeanor punishable by...

Last modified: October 10, 2016