Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html

Every year in March, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) participates in the Canadian Government’s Fraud Prevention Month to raise awareness about the fraud experienced by newcomers to Canada and how they can protect themselves. This initiative is part of the Canadian government's efforts to promote immigration services that are safe, ethical, and legal.

During Fraud Prevention Month, IRCC provides information and resources to help
Canadians and newcomers recognize and avoid common types of immigration fraud, such
as:
● False job offers,
● Fake immigration consultants, and
● Marriage fraud;

IRCC also works with its partners, including law enforcement agencies and community organizations, to investigate and prosecute those who engage in immigration fraud and related criminal activities. By raising awareness about immigration fraud and scams, IRCC aims to help Canadians and newcomers make informed decisions about immigration and to ensure that the immigration system is fair and transparent for everyone.

It is important to remember that IRCC will never email or call applicants to confirm basic information provided on application forms or ask for banking or credit card information by
email.

Here are some tips to keep in mind as an immigrant or newcomer to Canada:
● No one can guarantee you a job or a visa to Canada;
● Only immigration officers in Canada, and at Canadian embassies, high commissions
and consulates can decide to issue a visa;
● Processing fees for IRCC services are the same in Canada and around the world.
Fees in local currencies are based on official exchange rates;
● IRCC will ask you to pay fees for Canadian government services to the “Receiver
General for Canada”, unless stated difference on a Canadian visa office website;
● Be cautious of representatives charging a fee for supporting documents, like
a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA);
● IRCC will never collect money or payments by phone;

It is crucial for the immigrants to be careful when choosing an Immigration Consultant especially. Many immigration scams are taking place nowadays which deceive aspiring candidates making them lose valuable time and money. These fraud agencies have become increasingly creative and bold in their tactics and they have gone as far as to copy websites and social media platforms of reputed consultants. Differentiating between original and fake immigration consultants has become increasingly difficult.

You need to pay attention to details such as their email, the payment method they require,
their website etc. If the consultant is offering you false deals like guaranteed entry to a country along with a high-paying job and faster processing, be alert. 
Depending on a fake immigration consultant to immigrate to a foreign country will cost you high! It can cost you money, peace of mind, your career, and even your future prospects of migrating to another country! Do proper research on the immigration consultant before choosing them.

Being a registered and licensed immigration consulting service provider like RADO CANADA VISA can help you in a professional way on your journey to the Canadian dream. We are reputed for helping our clients to fulfill their immigration and overseas migration dreams.

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Resource: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/protect-
fraud.html;
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/02/statement-on-
fraud-prevention-month.html;