I am a international student in Toronto. I have hired a immigration consultant to apply for permanent resident for me last year. He told me he had submitted the application to Buffalo for me last June. But up to now, he told there's still no reply from CIC, not even a file number, because CIC is too busy right now and there's great delay.

Is it true and possible? how can I check my application?
or it is a scam?

If it is a scam, what should I do?

I don't want to waste any more time, but if I withdraw the contract, the contract states that I can't get any money back for the service he provided.

Please help!! Thanks!!

If the consultant is not governed by any professional body, then your only recourse is the Canadian courts.