Job offer fraud is on the rise, especially in the world of immigration. As a top immigration law firm in Canada, it is our priority to make sure that we are doing all that we can to make sure our clients avoid mistakes or scams, such as a fake job offer, along their immigration journey.
In 2020 a Saskatchewan man was charged for falsely impersonating several Canadian charities. Gurpreet Singh extended offers of employment to immigrants on behalf of these charities. He sold these letters to hopeful immigrants who believed they were securing legitimate job offers in Canada.
This is reminiscent of the major immigration scheme run by Toronto-based WonHonTa Consulting Inc. The agency targeted Chinese nationals looking to immigrate to Canada. It charged clients a minimum of $170,000 in exchange for a guaranteed job in either Atlantic Canada or Saskatchewan.
Picture this: you are a hopeful foreign national starting out on your Canadian immigration journey. Through your hours of research, you have learned that there are many Canadian jobs to be filled, and you have the skills they’re looking for!
While a job offer is not required to immigrate to Canada, you know that it can increase your chances of successful long-term immigration. You remain hopeful in your search, but find it difficult to connect with Canadian employers.
Just when you are about to give up, you receive an email from an agency that promises you a job in Canada, and the visa to go along with it.
While it may seem like the chance you’ve been waiting for, it is important to verify the authenticity of the job offer. Avoid the temptation to take shortcuts along the way as they could end up costing you much more in the long run, including your dream of one day becoming a Canadian permanent resident.
While the immigration process is lengthy with many steps and documents required, it is the only way to ensure that everything is in order and to make your transition to life in Canada as smooth as possible.
The most common type of job offer fraud is when you are asked to pay for help finding a job that does not actually exist.
Typically, a recruiter or agency will charge the employer to find workers for them. You should never pay a recruiter in order to secure a Canadian job offer. Fraudulent recruiters are usually after your money or your personal information. Don’t give it to them! Never provide personal details, social insurance number, or banking information.
Fraudulent immigration services may charge anywhere from $2,000 to $200,000 for a guaranteed offer of employment.
First of all, you should know it is illegal to ask someone to pay for a Canadian job or a job offer letter. Any job offer letter should have the company’s official letterhead, and should contain their contact information.
Basically, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
A job offer letter is less formal than a contract, and should include information specific to the job in question.
At Canadim we take immigration fraud very seriously. If you are approached by someone claiming to be a Canadim representative and are feeling unsure, don’t hesitate to reach out to us through our social media channels or email us directly at attorney@canadim.com. You can also report immigration fraud with the Canada Border Services Agency.
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