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Canada is known to have one of the most closely monitored immigration systems in the world. Although Canada adopts a multiculturalism policy, fraud is not tolerated inside or outside the immigration system. 

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has multiple processes in place to assess documents and prevent immigration fraud and any attempt to misrepresent yourself to submit false information could have permanent life altering consequences.

In this blog we will help you explore the types of immigration & citizenship fraud, the consequences and how IRCC detects and prevents it. 

What is Immigration & Citizenship fraud? 

Any international misrepresentation or deception in an immigration or citizenship application including false information, submitting forged documents, or participating in schemes designed to mislead immigration authorities 

Here are some common examples of different types of fraud:

False Documents or information in your application: 

-Including inaccurate information about work history, education credentials, language test results, financial records or fake job offers to qualify for a visa or permanent residency 

• Chargeback Fraud:

• • -Paying for immigration or government fees with a credit card and later on claiming a refund. 

• • -Consequences: Application denial, flagging and further investigation 

• • Relationships of convenience:

• • -Entering a fake marriage or relationship only for immigration purposes

• • -Consequences: discovered through interviews or document verification processes leading to penalties for both parties 

How does IRCC stop Immigration & Citizenship Fraud?

IRCC has multiple measures to detect fraud and misrepresentation including: 

• • Biometric Data: to verify a person;s identity & check for prior immigration history or criminal records thus reducing the risk of identity fraud 

• • Document Verification: IRCC works alongside institutions, employers and international partners to verify the authenticity of submitted documents

• • Interviews & Investigations: Officers may conduct interviews, home visits or deeper investigations to confirm the legitimacy of a claim especially in suspicious cases involving relationships 

• • Information Sharing: IRCC collaborates with law enforcement, international agencies & financial institutions to track fraudulent activity and enforce penalties. 

Although the immigration process is sometimes lengthy, requiring plenty of time, documents and energy, your honesty is always the best policy you can follow in your immigration journey. Trying to “break” into the system may seem fruitful in the short term but it comes with long term and possibly irreversible consequences. 

At Berhan Immigration & Settlement Services, we help clients navigate the system legally, ethically and successfully.

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