Government of Canada takes a zero tolerance approach to crooked immigration consultants

Many prospective immigrants, permanent residents and Canadian citizens are falling victim to crooked immigration consultants and other third parties. Immigration fraud is a crime; it threatens the integrity of our immigration system, raises security concerns, wastes tax dollars, adds to the processing time for legitimate applications, and it is unfair to those who do follow the rules. The Government of Canada is committed to protecting vulnerable would-be immigrants and the integrity of Canada’s immigration system.