
Canada Introduces $1.5 Million Penalties For Immigration Fraud And Unauthorized Consultants
Canada introduces immigration fraud penalties of up to $1.5 million. Learn who faces fines, how the rules work and how to check immigration consultants.

Colin R. Singer is a Canadian immigration lawyer who has been in good standing with the Barreau du Québec for more than 35 years. As Founder and Managing Partner of immigration.ca — Canada’s longest-standing online immigration platform, operating since 1994 — he is recognized as one of Canada’s foremost authorities on economic-class and business immigration.
His practice focuses on skilled-worker and business immigration, including the recruitment of international professionals, intra-company transfers, and Canada’s Start-Up Visa program. He advises individuals, families, and corporate clients across healthcare, manufacturing, food services, construction, and technology, and leads immigration.ca’s appeal and advocacy work on behalf of applicants challenging refused visa and immigration decisions.

Canada introduces immigration fraud penalties of up to $1.5 million. Learn who faces fines, how the rules work and how to check immigration consultants.

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