Protecting immigrants from crooked consultants

The Government of Canada has recently introduced new legislation in order to protect immigrants against fraudulent immigration consultants, sometimes known as “ghost” consultants. This legislation aims to ensure that only authorized lawyers, notaries, and consultants who are in good standing with a Canadian provincial or territorial law society may charge fees for immigration applications. If a consultant who is not authorized attempts to provide immigration advice or represent a client for a fee, this “ghost” consultant can face criminal charges.

Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney commented on the current problem of immigration fraud, “crooked consultants have displayed a wanton disregard for our immigration rules and duped too many people out of their hard earned dollars. When crooked consultants encourage prospective immigrants to cheat the system, it slows down the immigration system for those following the rules.”

If you are interested in using a representative to aid you with your Canadian immigration application, you should ensure that the representative is authorized and well experienced. Attorney David Cohen is an experienced Canada Immigration Lawyer authorized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. To learn more about how Attorney Cohen can assist you with your Canadian immigration application, please visit our information page.