Why something an immigration agent?
Venturing into a foreign country requires immense preparation on the part of the traveler, ranging from financial support to managing to obtain a valid passport. Immigration agents play an important role in helping people understand and comply with legal requirements and procedures. Also, changes in immigration laws have become quite frequent. A trained immigration agent can always help you understand your needs and suggest the best path forward.
Unregistered Agent Problems
This whole immigration journey turns out to be wonderful for some, while for others it turns out to be a living example of a nightmare. As seen above, it largely depends on the choice of an agent. There have been several cases where people have been duped by people ‘pretending’ to be registered agents. These tricksters often take advantage of the needs of innocent people. In one such recent case, students interested in moving to Australia to study were charged up to $20,000 for education and work experience certificates that later turned out to be fake.
Government policies
To prevent the recurrence of such cases, the governments of various countries have become strict in enforcing immigration laws. Today, Australia and New Zealand are among the places where crackdowns have been taken to curb immigration fraud. It is in this sense that a body called the Office of the Immigration Agents Registration Authority has been formed in Australia, according to which any person or agency that intends to offer immigration services must register here, in order to carry out their work otherwise . They can receive up to ten years in prison.
Measures to avoid Immigration Fraud
When hiring an immigration agent, be careful
– investigate the background of the services provided by him,
– to check the cost of their services. Although each professional charges their rates based on their experience and position in the industry, check the rates so you don’t charge exorbitant fees.
– Beware of agents who promise the moon or make promises that seem too good to be true
– Be sure to check that you are registered with the agencies responsible for providing registration to agents.
– Beware of agents who promise to help you make any false documents for your immigration.
– Beware of agents who tend to brag about their “contacts” with an embassy.
– Obtain the complete receipt of the money paid to said agent.
The Internet can help you learn a lot about the agent you are considering hiring. You can read independent reviews about an agent. As a matter of giving back to society, please share your feedback about the agent you hired on an independent immigration website.
You can also leave feedback about agents on Canada Updates.
