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Only Use Immigration Representatives Authorized by the Canadian Government

The RCMP charged an uncertified immigration consultant in Windsor with fraud yesterday, prompting the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) to warn consumers who might decide to hire a paid immigration representative to only hire one that is authorized by the Canadian Government.

Francesco Salvatore (Sam) Burgio is facing eleven charges for fraud after clients allegedly paid his firm thousands of dollars to submit their immigration applications and got no service in return. CSIC revoked Burgio’s membership in 2006.

“That should have set off red flags for anybody who was considering hiring him,” said John Ryan, CSIC Chair and Acting CEO. “Most people would never consider hiring an unlicenced doctor or lawyer, and consumers need to realize that hiring an uncertified immigration consultant is just as unwise. It’s easy to check because there is a list of all current and former members on the CSIC website.”

Only members of CSIC, a provincial or territorial bar, or Quebec notaries can advise, represent or consult clients on immigration matters before the Government of Canada for a fee.

CSIC membership is important because CSIC members must meet rigorous ongoing educational requirements and adhere to strict Rules of Professional Conduct. In addition, CSIC provides extensive consumer protection measures by offering a complaints and discipline process, requiring members to carry errors and omissions insurance and maintaining a client compensation fund.

Unfortunately uncertified immigration consultants, known as ghost agents, have exploited legal loopholes that allow them to continue offering immigration services with little danger of law enforcement taking action.

“CSIC has long advocated for legislative changes that would introduce penalties for those who pretend to be Certified Canadian Immigration Consultants. We look forward to the changes promised by the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism,” said Ryan.
 
HI,
Recently I was contacted by a representative of Global Visas and I started the procedure by paying initial amount by my CC.
However after that I was informed by someone on net that these people are fraud. I check on google search for these and I found so many complaints against global visas.

I request if you can check whether these people are authorized by Canadian Govt. They are also claiming to be have with them an Immi. Repr. authorized by CSIC. Details are as follows which i taken from csic link: csic-scci.ca/find/details.html?cid=79386.

Mr. Sherwin Mamaradlo
Consultant status: Approved

Consultant ID: M095461 ; Please refer to this ID if you contact us about this consultant.

Consultant location: Mississauga, ON CA

shibuya said:
Only Use Immigration Representatives Authorized by the Canadian Government
shibuya said:
The RCMP charged an uncertified immigration consultant in Windsor with fraud yesterday, prompting the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) to warn consumers who might decide to hire a paid immigration representative to only hire one that is authorized by the Canadian Government.

Francesco Salvatore (Sam) Burgio is facing eleven charges for fraud after clients allegedly paid his firm thousands of dollars to submit their immigration applications and got no service in return. CSIC revoked Burgio's membership in 2006.

“That should have set off red flags for anybody who was considering hiring him,” said John Ryan, CSIC Chair and Acting CEO. “Most people would never consider hiring an unlicenced doctor or lawyer, and consumers need to realize that hiring an uncertified immigration consultant is just as unwise. It's easy to check because there is a list of all current and former members on the CSIC website.”

Only members of CSIC, a provincial or territorial bar, or Quebec notaries can advise, represent or consult clients on immigration matters before the Government of Canada for a fee.

CSIC membership is important because CSIC members must meet rigorous ongoing educational requirements and adhere to strict Rules of Professional Conduct. In addition, CSIC provides extensive consumer protection measures by offering a complaints and discipline process, requiring members to carry errors and omissions insurance and maintaining a client compensation fund.

Unfortunately uncertified immigration consultants, known as ghost agents, have exploited legal loopholes that allow them to continue offering immigration services with little danger of law enforcement taking action.

“CSIC has long advocated for legislative changes that would introduce penalties for those who pretend to be Certified Canadian Immigration Consultants. We look forward to the changes promised by the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism,” said Ryan.
 
I feel you should handle your application without any consultant, so much knowledge is there on net regarding the entire procedure. Save money for your days in Canada.

In regard to consulting company, you will find complaints against all. In case you hire them then - Be very cautious when they send your form , check 20 times for mistakes- cause they make a lot.
https://www.csic-scci.ca/find/details.html?cid=79386.Track your case on regular basis.
He is CSIC member but I can confirm if he is working with Global visas
 
I know Sherwin personally. He's a great guy, but working for the wrong company. Global Visas is a nightmare to deal with. The owner is UK based and is just about greed. Watch Out.