Now that the 3 people have been arrested for residence scam leading to false permanent residency and citizenship. Minister Jason Kenney has reacted to RCMP’s investigation and has put forward in the parliament amendment to the Citizenship and Immigration Act of Canada to incorporate fines of up to $100,000 or 5 years in prison or both.
In his own words, “Residence fraud in the immigration and citizenship programs is a matter of increasing concern. In this investigation alone, 260 files were implicated and five people have obtained Canadian citizenship. Consequences for citizenship fraud may include criminal prosecution, revocation of citizenship and removal from Canada. Permanent residents who commit fraud may lose their permanent resident status and may be subject to removal from Canada. As indicated in media reports, there are a number of other ongoing police investigations regarding potential residence fraud across Canada.“
“I am greatly concerned with this situation. This is why I have tabled amendments to the Citizenship Act to strengthen the penalties for both applicants and third parties who assist them in completing a fraudulent application. The proposed new penalty for fraud would be a fine of up to a maximum of $100,000 or five years in prison or both.”
So remember to check the authenticity of the person you are entrusting your citizenship and immigration to. At the end of the day, your status will be stripped and if you are proven to be involved could go to prison and./ or pay a fine of 100,000 once the changes become part of the law as proposed by minister, Jason Kenney above.
Better to be safe than sorry..Remember if it is too good to be true, it ain’t true..
