October 9, 2024
To avoid being scammed, only deal with licensed immigration consultants or authorized representatives (e.g. lawyers) who are members in good standing of a Canadian provincial or territorial law society, or the Chambre des notaires du Québec and/or the governing body for immigration consultants (ICCRC).
Find out how to protect yourself from fraud by going to Immigration Fraud Prevention. Also, be suspicious of any promises made by consultants that sound too good to be true, such as guaranteed visa’s or quick fix promises if you pay more money. Never reveal your personal information to an unverifiable source and never make a payment.
Do Not Hire an Unauthorized Immigration Consultant
If you are seeking advice and assistance regarding your Canadian immigration process, then reach out to authorize RCICs to know anything about immigration law. They will help you to know about the Canadian Immigration Rules. They will represent you or consult the government on your behalf.
Do Not Pay Anything Up-Front
Never pay any money or offer any gifts to someone you believe is helping you with your Canada immigration application. You may only receive help from legitimate agents or representatives.
Don’t Give Out Your Personal Information Online
Don’t share your personal information – such as your passport photograph – on websites that promise to help you with your Canada immigration application. Scammers can use this information to identify and target you later.
Do Not Sign an Immigration Form that Includes Incorrect Information
Before you sign any immigration forms, be sure that the forms are fully and accurately filled out.
Be Suspicious of Unwanted Calls or Emails
If you receive an unsolicited call or email asking you to make a payment or provide personal information, be suspicious about an immigration scam and report it to your nearest Canadian police station
Keep Copies of All Documents with You
Ask for copies of the immigration documents that are filed by an immigration consultant.
What to Do If You are the Victim of an Immigration Scam?
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If you are the victim of an immigration scam, you are advised to do the following:
- Get assistance from a lawyer or from a legitimate legal aid organization.
- Share your story with your family, friends, and concerned authorities.
Stay Alert and Protect
Yourself from Canadian Immigration Scam
Immigration laws can be confusing, and hiring an unqualified or untrustworthy person may lead to unnecessary expulsion from Canada. One common scam involves fake immigration consultants who promise guaranteed visas or fast processing for high fees. Always verify their credentials with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) to avoid fraud.
Another scam involves impersonators posing as government officials, threatening deportation or visa denial unless immediate payments are made. Remember, real officials never demand money through calls or emails. Stay informed to protect yourself from falling victim to these immigration fraud schemes.
Tax Fraud Scams
These immigration scammers typically call or text their target victims and ask for private information they also might request a money transfer using internet banking.
Refund Scams
Scammers often telephone or email their victims to request their bank account information. Once the fraudster has your bank info, they may use it illegally in the future to claim money from you.
Immigration Scams
These Canadian immigration scammers claim that their victims have unintentionally breached the law and that they must pay a fine to get out of jail or get deported. They will try to scam the immigrant by asking him to use prepaid credit cards to pay the fine over the phone.
CANADA IRCC PROCESSING AS OF SEPTEMBER 2024
- FEDERAL SKILL WORKER PROGRAM (PROCESSING TIME 5 MONTHS)
- PROVENCIAL NOMINEE PERMANENT RESIDENCY (PROCESSING TIME 6 MONTHS)
- ATLANTIC IMMIGRATION PILOT (PROCESSING TIME 7 MONTHS)
- QUEBEC – SKILLED WORKERS (9 MONTHS) (FRENCH LANGUAGE BENCHMARK)
- START UP VISA (40 MONTHS, WHICH WAS 38 MONTHS EARLIER)
- CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS – 5 MONTHS
- PNP (EXPRESS ENTRY 6 MONTHS)
- PNP, NON-EXPRESS ENTRY – 12 MONTHS
- WORK PERMIT (INSIDE CANADA) – 101 DAYS
- VISITORS VISA INSIDE CANADA – 20 DAYS
- eTA – 5 MINUTES & PR CARD RENEWAL – 75 DAYS
