Check the provisions regulating immigration consultants in your state. Visit your state's secretary of state office or attorney general office to inquire about state specific requirements. You can also contact these offices by finding the contact information from their website.
Meet the state specific requirements of becoming an immigration consultant. These may include signing an immigration disclosure form, submitting copies of identification documents such as a driver's license, identification card and passport. Obtain forms such as the disclosure form (if required in your state) from the secretary of state or attorney general's office. Submit identification documents and any other state-specific paperwork to either of these offices.
Study by applying for immigration consultant courses with credible programs such as the Humber Business School. Study on your own if you cannot afford to apply for courses. Request an immigration lawyer to tutor you and to allow you to work as a trainee so that you can gain experience. Tutoring may be for a fee depending on your agreement with the lawyer.
Apply for immigration consultant jobs online on sites such as the "Work Permit." This can help you gain further experience if you wish to set up your own consultancy business. (see Resources)
Register your business if you are intending to have a consultancy business and a business premise. Visit your County Clerk's office to register the name of your business. Obtain your employer's identification number by consulting with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) if you plan to have employees. Contact the IRS at 1-800-829-4933 or apply for the employee identification number online on the IRS website.
Register for state tax ID by visiting or contacting your local state revenue agency. Use an online database such as the SBA "Learn about Your State and Local Tax Obligation" tool to find your state-specific revenue agency. Obtain your business permits and licenses by applying for them online through the SBA.org Business Licenses and Permits Search Tool. (see Resources)