Severe Penalties for Immigration Representatives Violating the Law in 2025

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) proposes new regulations to penalize immigration representatives who strictly violate the law. This applies to both authorized representatives and individuals practicing without proper authorization.

1. New Regulations

Severe Penalties:

• Immigration representatives advising clients to misrepresent information may face administrative fines of up to $1.5 million.
• IRCC will publicly disclose information about violators on its website, including:
  • Details of the violation.
  • The amount of the fine.
  • The payment status of the fine.

Objectives of the Regulations:

• Ensure immigration representatives operate transparently, honestly, and within the legal framework.
• Eliminate fraudulent practices and unauthorized operations.
• Strengthen border security and protect the rights of immigrants.

Implementation Timeline:

• The new regulations are expected to come into effect in 2025.
• Draft regulations have been published in the Canada Gazette, inviting feedback from stakeholders.

2. Recruitment of an Independent Reviewer

To prepare for the implementation of these regulations, IRCC is recruiting for an independent reviewer position.

Details about the position:

• Main Role: Reviewing requests from individuals found in violation.
• Work Arrangement: Remote, part-time position.
• Eligibility: Open to qualified candidates across Canada.

How to Apply:

• Detailed information about the position and application process is provided in the notice of appointment opportunity.