Canada cracks down on immigration fraud; agents face penalties of up to Canadian $1.5 million

Canada has implemented stringent measures to combat immigration fraud, with penalties of up to C$1.5 million for individuals and organizations providing unauthorized immigration advice or knowingly submitting false information. The new rules, effective from Oct 28, target unlicensed immigration agents, licensed representatives engaging in prohibited conduct, and applicants who provide false or misleading information.

The crackdown follows several immigration fraud investigations involving Indian nationals, particularly students seeking study permits, with Indian nationals accounting for 89% of the cases investigated.

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