immigration fraud – Thinking Port

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:00:32 +0000

Amidst a recent surge in fraudulent immigration practices, particularly those targeting asylum seekers, this article will outline five signs that immigration candidates may be dealing with someone aiming to take advantage of their desire to immigrate to Canada. According to the President of the Montreal Bar Association, David Ettedgui, the organization experienced a 26% increase […]

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Study: Newcomers who use social media before arriving in Canada are more likely to find skilled work

January 20, 2024 admin canada immigration, canada immigration news, canada permanent residence, English, french immigration, immigration fraud, temporary foreign worker, temporary resident visa, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2024 14:00:56 +0000

According to a study conducted by Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) in 2023, 65% of surveyed “pre-arrival newcomers” used social media for job prospects before coming to Canada. Speaking to the general benefits of utilizing social media during pre-arrival, the TMU study notes that “in the first six months of arrival, [pre-arrival social media users] had, […]

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Decoding DPM: Everything we know about Canada’s Digital Platform Modernization

November 21, 2023 admin Canada, digital platform modernization, immigration fraud, International student, IRCC, study in Canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:00:08 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Government of Canada announced in their immigration strategy, An Immigration System for Canada’s Future, that they are working to deliver an efficient and user-friendly experience for service users in Canada and abroad. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration In order to compete for global talent […]

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Charges laid in scam that impacted 700 Indian international students

July 22, 2023 admin Canada, canada immigration, fake job offer scams, fraud, ghost consultants, housing scams, immigration, immigration fraud, immigration scams, International student, IRCC, phishing scams, study, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2023 12:00:41 +0000

The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) has laid charges against Brijesh Mishra for his involvement in defrauding 700 international students from India. The release from June 23 states that Mishra was charged with the following: IRPA Section 91(1) Unauthorized Representation or Advice for Consideration – one count IRPA Section 126 Counselling Misrepresentation – one count […]

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Minister Fraser provides update on 700 international students facing deportation from Canada

June 15, 2023 admin article position 2, Canada, canada immigration, fake job offer scams, fraud, ghost consultants, immigration fraud, immigration scams, International student, IRCC, sds, study, study in Canada, study permit, study permits

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:54:18 +0000

Today, the Honorable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) provided an update concerning the reports of international student fraud. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Press reports have recently shed light on an estimated 700 international students from India facing deportation from Canada after the federal government discovered the Letters […]

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BREAKING: Minister Fraser provides update on 700 international students facing deportation from Canada

June 14, 2023 admin article position 2, Canada, canada immigration, fake job offer scams, fraud, ghost consultants, immigration fraud, immigration scams, International student, IRCC, sds, study, study in Canada, study permit, study permits

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:54:18 +0000

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Indian students facing deportation from Canada due to fake admission offer letters

April 24, 2023 admin canada immigration, fake job offer scams, fraud, ghost consultants, housing scams, immigration fraud, immigration scams, International student, IRCC, phishing scams, study, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:00:26 +0000

More than 700 Indian students are facing deportation from Canada after finding that their educational institution’s admission offer letters were fake. The fraud was discovered when the students applied for permanent residency in Canada. The Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) examined the documents based on which their visas were issued and found that these letters […]

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Protecting against immigration fraud as an international student in Canada

March 28, 2023 admin canada immigration, fake job offer scams, fraud, fraud prevention month, fraud prevention month 2023, ghost consultants, housing scams, immigration fraud, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, immigration scams, International student, IRCC, phishing scams, study

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:00:04 +0000

International students in Canada are often seen as easy targets for fraudsters looking to, literally, “cash in” on vulnerable victims. This is because scammers know that they will do anything to achieve their goals of studying in Canada. As fraud prevention month winds down for 2023, it’s a good time for international students to study […]

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Is this Canadian immigration website legitimate?

March 15, 2023 admin fraud prevention month, fraud prevention month 2023, immigration, immigration canada, immigration fraud, IRCC, online, permanent residents, PR, website scam, websites

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2023 14:00:47 +0000

The Canadian immigration system is increasingly using the power of the internet to facilitate many parts of the newcomer journey. Toward the end of 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) “began its transition to 100% digital applications for all permanent residence programs”, a process that concluded on October 28. Note: This transition still maintained […]

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Protecting against phone banking/money scams as a Canadian immigration applicant

March 14, 2023 admin bank scam, fraud prevention month, fraud prevention month 2023, immigration, immigration canada, immigration fraud, IRCC, money scam, online, permanent residents, phone scam, PR

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:00:26 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) designates every March as Fraud Prevention Month to bring awareness to different types of fraud and scams that impact the lives of Canadian immigrants. In light of that goal, what follows will discuss the rising prevalence of phone banking scams in Canada as well as what prospective and recent […]

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