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Immigration consultant in New Jersey Criminal Law

Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session

In New Jersey criminal law, “Immigration consultant” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New Jersey criminal code.

What does “Immigration consultant” mean in New Jersey criminal law?

"Immigration consultant" means any person rendering services for a fee, including the completion of forms and applications, to another person in furtherance of that person's desire to determine or modify his status in an immigration or naturalization matter under federal law. (2) "Immigration or naturalization matter" means any matter which involves any law, action, filing or proceeding related to a person's immigration or citizenship status in the United States. (3) "Immigration-related document" means any birth certificate or marriage certificate; any document issued by the government (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-31)

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