Protecting Immigration Integrity in Ontario
Ontario has taken significant steps to uphold the integrity of its immigration processes by publicly disclosing violations of the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015 in 2025. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) imposed substantial fines and multi-year bans on individuals and entities found guilty of misrepresentation, unlicensed immigration advice, and failure to verify client information.
This proactive measure is aimed at safeguarding genuine applicants, enhancing transparency, and deterring misconduct in light of the increasing demand for immigration.
Notable Enforcement Actions in 2025
- Calvin Kwan Wai Chan (RCIC #R528382) – Fined $150,000 for administrative violations
- O’ Canada Immigration Services Ltd. – Penalized $150,000 for administrative breaches
- Rohit Jayaprakash – Fined $2,899 for operating as an unlicensed representative
- Enas R.A. Ilaw, Vamsi Vikas Amujala, and others – Received 3-year bans for submitting false information
- Jaskaran Jit Singh – Fined multiple times ranging from $2,000 to $17,000 for unlicensed representation
- Ravjot Singh (RCIC #R533527) – Fined between $10,000 and $13,000 and banned for 5 years
- Fei Gao (RCIC #R518045) – Penalized $82,000 for failure to verify information
- Ling Yun Chen (RCIC #510226) – Fined $10,000 for administrative non-compliance
Violations of the Act can result in penalties of up to $150,000 per offense, with bans lasting up to a decade or even permanently in cases involving fraud. Ontario emphasizes that both applicants and representatives bear legal responsibility for the accuracy and verifiability of all information provided, stipulating that only licensed professionals like lawyers, paralegals, or CICC-registered consultants are authorized to represent applicants for a fee.
The OINP has committed to maintaining transparency by continuing to disclose the identities of violators, underscoring its dedication to program integrity and assisting newcomers in identifying reputable representatives.