R152.  Commerce, Consumer Protection.
R152-49.  Immigration Consultants Registration Act Rule.
R152-49-101.  Authority and Purpose.
	(1)  Authority.  These rules are promulgated under:
	(a)  Utah Code Subsection 13-2-5(1); and
	(b)  Utah Code Subsection 13-49-202(1).
	(2)  Purpose.  These rules:
	(a)  prescribe certain contents of the application form that shall be submitted to the Division in order to request registration as an immigration consultant; and
	(b)  impose upon registered immigration consultants a duty to notify the Division of changes in information that is on record with the Division.

R152-49-202.  Application for Registration -- Duty to Notify Division of Changes.
	(1)  In addition to the requirements contained in Utah Code Section 13-49-202, an applicant for registration as an immigration consultant shall submit a complete application form, including the following documents and information:
	(a)  photocopy of:
	(i)  a state-issued identification card or driver license;
	(ii)  a passport issued by the United States Department of State; or
	(iii)  an identification card issued by any branch of the United States armed forces;
	(b)  applicant's date of birth;
	(c)(i)  applicant's social security number, if the applicant has one; and
	(ii)  applicant's individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN), if the applicant has one;
	(d)  a complete list of:
	(i)  any other names used by the applicant at any time past or present; and
	(ii)  all entity names, including dbas, through which the applicant will engage in the activities of an immigration consultant;
	(e)  pursuant to Section 13-49-301(1), a copy of the contract that the applicant will use to create a contractual obligation with a client; and
	(f)  a copy of the disclosure document required under Section 13-49-303(2):
	(i)  written in English; and
	(ii)  written in each of the native languages of the applicant's clientele.
	(2)  Within 30 days of any change in information or documents that are on file with the Division, a registered immigration consultant shall:
	(a)  notify the Division in writing of the change; and
	(b)  provide to the Division current versions of any affected contracts, disclosures, and other documents.

KEY:  immigration consultant, registration, consumer protection
Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment:  September 21, 2015
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law:  13-2-5(1); 13-49-202(1); 13-49-301(1); 13-49-303(2)