Category: Fraud Prevention
Quality Assurance When Applying for Canadian Citizenship
Excel in the Quality Assurance Exercise: be honest, pass the test and attend the interview! This article will show you how. Background According to the Office of the Auditor General of Canada, “Report 2 – Detecting and Preventing Fraud in the Citizenship Program,” Spring 2016 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada, Ottawa, 2016, pp.…
End of Conditional Permanent Residence – Spouses and Partners
The conditional permanent residence provision for sponsored spouses and partners came into effect in October 2012 under the Conservative government to deter marriage fraud. Conditional Permanent Residence Status On April 28, 2017, the Government of Canada announced that it abolished a condition for permanent residence that required some sponsored spouses and partners to remain in…
Protect Your Canadian Dream! – Fraud Prevention
Fraud Prevention Month The Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) dedicated March 2017 to fraud prevention. Especially relevant are the consumer awareness videos that provide information on who may provide Canadian immigration and citizenship services for a fee. The ICCRC is the national regulatory authority designated by the Government of Canada to safeguard consumers who seek…