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• Before working with an Immigration Consultant, look up their name or business on the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants' public register. 
• Ensure their status is "active"
• Active means they are regulated, in good standing with the College and far less likely to partake in fraudulent activity
•  It is an offence punishable by law for someone to provide Canadian immigration advice for a fee or other consideration without being licensed by the College, a Canadian law society, or the Chambre des notaires du Québec. 

• From Global News: There are 700 international students from India currently facing deportation orders because they were admitted to Canada based on fake letters of acceptance. IRCC are actively pursuing a solution 
• These students trusted Immigration Agents to apply to the schools on their behalf and they ended up using fake letters to get their student permits. To avoid the uncertainty of a deportation order, make sure to apply to the school directly so that you know the letter of acceptance is authentic 
• It is your right as a client to receive copies of any correspondence that your Immigration Consultant sends on your behalf, always ask for a copy of this so you are aware of what they send and receive 

RED FLAGS: 

• Promises that are too good to be true such as guaranteed approvals
• Exorbitant fees and demanding cash up front through untraceable sources 
• No receipts
• No service agreement - always sign a service agreement and ensure that you and the Consultant agree that neither of you will provide false information. This protects both you and the consultant from potential liabilities 
• Unprofessional behavior, inconsistencies in information
• Pressure to make fast decisions 

• Before making any commitments or financial transactions, take your time to investigate the immigration programs, Consultant and organizations involved
• Check the IRCC website or even the Immigration Act or regulations to verify any information given to you 
• Don't rely solely on unofficial social media platforms as they can have a lot of misinformation