RCW 19.154.010 Findings. The legislature finds and declares that the practice by nonlawyers and other unauthorized persons of providing legal advice and legal services to others in immigration matters substantially affects the public interest. The practice of nonlawyers and other unauthorized persons providing immigration-related legal advice and legal services for compensation may impact the ability […]
RCW 19.154.020 Definitions. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) “Compensation” means money, property, or anything else of value. (2) “Immigration matter” means any proceeding, filing, or action affecting the nonimmigrant, immigrant, or citizenship status of any person arising under immigration and naturalization law, executive order, […]
RCW 19.154.060 Prohibited practices—Assistance with immigration matters. (1) Persons, other than those licensed to practice law in this state or otherwise permitted to practice law or represent others under federal law in an immigration matter, are prohibited from engaging in the practice of law in an immigration matter for compensation. (2) Persons, other than those […]
RCW 19.154.065 Immigration-related services not prohibited. Persons who are not licensed to practice law in this state or who are not otherwise permitted to represent others under federal law in an immigration matter may engage in the following services for compensation: (1) Translate words on a government form that the person seeking services presents to […]
RCW 19.154.090 Unfair and deceptive act—Unfair method of competition—Civil remedy. (1) The legislature finds and declares that any violation of this chapter substantially affects the public interest and is an unfair and deceptive act or practice and unfair method of competition in the conduct of trade or commerce as set forth in RCW 19.86.020. (2) […]
RCW 19.154.100 Penalty. A violation of this chapter shall be punished as a gross misdemeanor according to chapter 9A.20 RCW. [ 1989 c 117 § 10.]
RCW 19.154.800 Application. Nothing in this chapter shall apply to or regulate any business to the extent such regulation is prohibited or preempted by federal law. [ 2011 c 244 § 7.] NOTES: Effective date—2011 c 244: See note following RCW 19.154.010.
RCW 19.154.900 Short title. This chapter shall be known and cited as the “immigration services fraud prevention act.” [ 2011 c 244 § 8; 1989 c 117 § 11.] NOTES: Effective date—2011 c 244: See note following RCW 19.154.010.
