Immigration Consultant

Are you a paralegal who wants to grow your career and make more money? You’re not alone. Many paralegals are now offering immigration consulting services. This is a fast-growing field that matches well with the work paralegals already do—and you don’t need to be a lawyer to get started.

Immigration consulting is a good fit because it involves handling forms, helping clients, and staying organized—all things paralegals already know how to do.

Whether you work on your own or with a law firm, this guide will help you explore new opportunities in immigration services .

Paralegals are very important to law offices, but there aren’t always chances to move up. Adding immigration services is one way to take your career further—especially if you want to work on your own or in a new area.

Paralegals already know how to fill out forms, meet deadlines, and handle documents. These same skills are very useful when helping with immigration services .

• Avoid doing anything that could be considered legal advice
• Understand the rules for running your own service

Adding immigration consulting makes you more useful to law firms, non-profits, and local organizations that want people with these skills.

Some states, like California, have special rules. You may need to:

• Use certain contracts and advertisements

Always check the rules in your state before offering services.

Just like in legal work, you’ll need to:

• Use secure ways to store and send documents
• Keep private information confidential

• Do I need to be registered to do this? Not in every state. But taking a course like LAIA’s helps you follow the rules and stay out of trouble.
• Can I still work as a paralegal while doing immigration consulting? Yes! Many paralegals do immigration work as a side business or through their current job.
• Will I get in trouble with the law? Not if you follow the rules, avoid giving legal advice, and get proper training.
• How do I get started?
• Sign up for LAIA’s training
• Create a pricing and marketing plan

If you’re a paralegal who wants to take the next step, immigration consulting is a smart way to grow. You already have the skills—now it’s time to use them in a new way.

Get Certified and Start Today! Register for LAIA’s Training Program or call to learn more.