Foreign nationals defrauded by immigration consultants entitled to compensation under new federal rules
Foreign nationals who have been defrauded by licensed immigration consultants in Canada will be eligible for compensation under new federal regulations set to take effect on July 15, 2026. The compensation fund, to be administered by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants, will be financed through consultant fees and fines. The move follows growing concerns about fraudulent practices, including the sale of fake job offers and mishandled applications, though some experts argue it is a limited solution to a broader systemic issue.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountForeign nationals defrauded by unscrupulous immigration consultants, including by being sold fake jobs in Canada, will be able to access compensation, under forthcoming regulations from the immigration department. Ottawa earlier this month issued an order to bring in regulations establishing a fund to compensate clients found to have been ripped off by licensed immigration consultants. The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants, which would run the fund, regulates and licenses immigration consultants, practising both in Canada and abroad.
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