Current Proceedings

Licensee NameLicense #Licensee LocationDateNoticeSummary of Allegations
Wissam QitaR511653TBATBACD.2018.162 et. al.The RCIC was charged with a Criminal offence. The RCIC had refugees fund the costs of their own settlement| contrary to the intention of the program.
Liza LucionR506401Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: March 11,June 17, September 18, November 12, 2024; February 4, 2025.CD.2021.197The RCIC failed maintain confidentiality. The RCIC misrepresented/misinformed the complainant. The RCIC refused to provide a refund after the complainant requested one on numerous occasions. The RCIC failed to maintain a quality of service and failed to act with honesty and integrity.The RCIC threated to sue and report the Complainant. The RCIC failed to deliver the Complainant all documents, files and property that belong to them. The RCIC failed to be cooperative with the Complainant's new representative.
Rosalinda OngR416759TBATBACD.2016.381Failed to respond to or update the client regarding PEIPNP program; failed to honour cancellation request or provide refund according to retainer terms.
Laura Mariana SantosR507390Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: August 12, September 23, 2024CD.2020.076As a result of the RCIC's incompetence the RCIC's clients were denied procedural fairness before the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD). The RCIC failed to comply with the RAD rule regarding submission of evidence, failed to provide updated evidnece to the RAD, and failed to address the main issue in the written submissions.
Gurpreet Singh KhairaR413175TBACase Management Conference: October 12| 2016CD.2016.212Failed to advise client about government service fee leading to application refusal.
Harpreet SainiR506839Hearing by Video ConferenceCase Management Conference: September 15, October 13, 2022; March 15, 2022; September 23, 2023; January 15, 2024; April 24, 2024; May 6, 2024; May 27, 2024. CD.2017.241The RCIC failed to provide the services arranged and agreed upon with the client. The RCIC proposed to secure a job in Canada for the Complainant in exchange for money. The RCIC failed to update the client on the status of his file and failed to respond to their communications. The RCIC failed to provide a refund to the client when requested to do so. The RCIC charged fees for recruitment services, in contravention of the Employment Protection for Foreign Nationals Act, SO 2009, c. 32.
Izhar Ui Hassan ZaidiR421959Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: July 25, 2024CD.2021.072The RCIC failed to provide the Complainant with services promised after receiving retainer funds and refused to proivde a refund. The RCIC did not issue receipts of the payments nor did they issue a statement of account. The RCIC employed a non-registered RCIC agent and assigned them to delegate tasks and maintaining the client file. The RCIC failed to maintain a complete client file, a copy of the signed retainer agreement and billing documents. The RCIC failed to store the client records in a secure manner and failed to ensure that the unlicensed agent provided the client files and property to the RCIC. The RCIC failed to enter into a Agent Agreement.
Ramandeep SinghR419423TBATBACD.2015.539Falsely advised client that WP would be valid for 2 years; Delivered 3-month WP to client after it had already expired.
Lionel SamayawardhenaR510063Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: January 20, 2025CD.2020.559The RCIC knowingly obtained and provided the IRCC with a fradulent diploma and certificate as part of the complainant's application. The RCIC attempted to pursuade the IRCC that the diploma and certificate were authentic. The RCIC knowingly drafted a false affidavit intending to mislead the Federal Court. . The RCIC misled and misrepresented the complainant and the public.
Anwar LewinR414247Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: January 14, 2025CD.2020.167The RCIC failed to draft and provide the complainant a retained agreement outlining the services and costs. The RCIC failed to submited a sponsorship application outling the services and costs. The RCIC failed to provide information regarding sponsorship application to the Region of Peel in order to facilitate childcare subsidy. The RCIC failed to communicate with the complainants and stopped providing services. The RCIC failed to provide a refund for unearned funds. The RCIC failed to provide the College with information and required client documents.
Izhar Ui Hassan ZaidiR421959Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: July 25, 2024CD.2022.708The RCIC made false and unrealistic promises to the Complainant in order to engage in their services. Once retained, the RCIC failed to provide services aligned in the retainer agreement. The RCIC entered on the behalf of the Complainant fraudulent information on an application (Expression on Interest). The RCIC proposed a fraudulent scheme for a fee of $20,000 to misrepresent information on t he Complainant's immigration application. The RCIC failed to communication promptly and left the Complainant in a vulnerable position as a result of the lack of communication. The RCIC proposed a charge of an additional $30,000 for an unlawful job selling scheme. The RCIC failed to maintain and provide the complete file upon request during investigations.
Ripudaman S. DhillonR409799TBATBACD.2014.238Provided incorrect assurances of eligibility for first application; when clients were found ineligible| demanded higher fees for additional applications without providing explanations.
Ripudaman S. DhillonR409799TBATBACD.2015.504Failed to update client about letter from CIC and to explain what work was completed on the file.
Anwar LewinR414247Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: January 14, 2025CD.2021.033The RCIC failed to draft and provide the complainant a retained agreement outlining the services and costs. The RCIC failed to submit a Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds applications and falsely advised it was submitted. The RCIC failed to communicate with the complainant and stopped providing services. The RCIC failed to fulfill tasks and failed to provide a refund of the unearned funds. The RCIC failed to provide the College with information and required client documents.
Ian Christopher Kemp-JacksonR413111TBATBACD.2016.165Failed to properly advise about the investment.
Rageiy El-HamarnahR533647Motion Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference - Motion: November 25, 2024; Motion Final Submissions Due: December 13, 2024CD.2023.613-2; CD.2023.692-1; CD.2023.693-2;CD.2023.796-1; CD.2023.840-1; CD.2023.847-1; CD.2023.961-1; CD.2024622071-2;CD.2024.708762-1; CD.2024.752315-2; CD.2024.752310-2; CD.2024.791389-02; CD.2024.791383-2"The RCIC engaged in job selling; charging fees for recruitment or employment. These include fake employment positions, job descriptions and job offers. The RCIC failed to communicate with the complainants in a timely manner, failed to provide an invoice accounting for services provided, charged high fee, lacked evidence of any work performed and failed to honor the promises of a refund.The RCIC operated an elaborate scheme to defraud immigration officials with a goal of facilitating a client’s immigration through the Owner/Operator Program and/or the International Mobility Program. The scheme included incorporating a fraudulent Canadian company, representing to immigration officials that the RCIC was the Director of this company offering purported employment to a client, and demanding the client transfer funds to this company to make it appear it had the capacity to employ the client. Failure to rectify conduct issues following their undertaking to do so through the College’s Voluntary Resolution Program."
Liza LucionR506401Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: March 11,June 17, September 18, November 12, 2024; February 4, 2025.CD.2021.212The RCIC misrepresented themselves as a lawyer and notary. The RCIC misled the complainant. The RCIC did not accuratly portray the retainer agreement in a comprehensive way for the complainant. The RCIC failed to maintain quality of service and to act with honesty and candour. The RCIC failed to provide documents or information. The RCIC threatened the complainant. The RCIC did not maintain communication. The RCIC forged the complainant's signature. The RCIC failed to provide a refund.
Lionel SamayawardhenaR510063Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: January 20, 2025CD.2023.487The RCIC included false information in the complainant's application and did not advise the complainant. The RCIC knowingly produced, included and provided false and fraudulent Bachelor's degree in the complainant's application to the IRCC. The RCIC failed to transfer the client to the complainant's new legal representative. The RCIC failed to provide the College with a complete client files upon request. The RCIC misled and misrepresented the public.
Ripudaman S. DhillonR409799TBATBACD.2015.346Refused to refund fees and required client to file additional applications; failed to file application on time| to account for fees| and to return client files.
Rupinder BatthR407671TBATBACD.2020.392Charged with 48 counts of counselling misrepresentation under section 127 (a) of IRPA| 1 count of misrepresentation under 127 (b) of IRPA and 5 counts of counselling misrepresentation under section 126 of IRPA.
Liza LucionR506401Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: March 11,June 17, September 18, November 12, 2024; February 4, 2025.CD.2022.683Failed to act with honesty and candour. Failed to ensure there were no conflicts of interest. The RCIC failed to maintain quality of service and to act with honesty and integrity. The RCIC failed to provide the Complainant with a retainer agreement. Failed to notify the complainant of their suspension. The RCIC failed to provide a receipt. The RCIC continued to provide services during their suspension. The RCIC failed to respond to the complainant's inquiries. Failed to provide a refund when requested. The RCIC submitted documents with the Complainant's signature without their knowledge, authorization or consent. The RCIC fraudulently prepared documents. The RCIC attempted to mislead the College by providing fraudulent documents.
Yi Song NamR509760Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: January 13, February 15, 2025CD.2019.261The RCIC collected fees from the Complainant in order to secure employment and provided false assurance of about the opportunities for employment. The RCIC failed to supervise the employee working with the Complainant. The payments made by the Complainant were deposited into the RCIC's personal and third party bank account rather than the client account. The RCIC knowingly abled their employee to illegally advise the Complainant to secure a fabricated employment letter. The RCIC failed to directly communicate with the Complainant. The RCIC failed to provide the Complainant with a refund upon request. The RCIC failed to provide the Complainant with documents, files and properties. The RCIC failed to be honest during the College's preliminary review process and did not provide a complete copy of the client file.
Ramandeep SinghR419423Hearing by Video ConferenceApril 15, 18, 22, 2024; June 10-11, 2024 12 PM (EST)CD.2020.137The RCIC and their staff misrepresented information to the Client regarding a job opportunity. Through the Client's working conditions, the Client was exploited. The RCIC threatened the Client's immigration status if they did not continue to work in the position. The RCIC relayed to the Client that they informed the employer they could terminate the Client, which they did. The RCIC and their staff, misrepresented information in the Client's resume and declaration of work history, by stating the Client was employed by a company where the Complainant had not worked. The RCIC ought to have known the information included as part of the Client's work history was false. The RCIC failed to provide the Client with a copy of the Retainer Agreement. The Retainer Agreement excluded services related to arranging jobs for the Client.
Ian Christopher Kemp-JacksonR413111Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: January 17, 2025CD.2022.673During the College's investigation, the RCIC made false and misleading responses to the College. The RCIC practiced as an immigration consultant while suspended, despite the College refusing the request to continuing practices while suspended.
Maria Elena BurrillR408303TBATBACD.2015.341Advised the clients not to submit a Use of Representative Form; failed to properly supervise agents or staff; counselled clients in making misrepresentations and/or false statements as part of their immigration applications.
Liza LucionR506401Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: April 24, 2024. Final written submissions due November 15, 2024 CD.2023.039The RCIC misrepresented the Complainant claiming they are a lawyer. Misrepresented and misled the Complainant on their eligibility. The RCIC breached confidentiality. Failed to actively communicate with the complainant. The RCIC engaged in conduct unbecoming. The RCIC fraudulently misrepresented the Complainant's position and wage. The RCIC submitted multiple applications without the complaint's knowledge, authorization or consent. Failed to notify the Complainant about their license being suspended. The RCIC refused to refund the Complainant and failed to deliver the Complainant their documents, files and property. Failed to cooporate with the Complainant's successor to minimize expense and prejudice.
Laura Mariana SantosR507390Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: August 12, September 23, 2024CD.2019.003The RCIC submitted immigration applications with several errors resulting in the withdrawal of the application. Multiple applications were denied because of the RCIC failed to add all of the required credentials to the applications or by providing the incorrect information. The RCIC failed to effectively communicate with the complainant while being retained. The RCIC demanded the complainant to sign a new retainer agreement on the condition of whether the complainant receives their Province of Ontario nomination. The RCIC delayed preparing the complainant's work permit application resulting in the complainant being denied by the visa officer. In addition, the RCIC did not provide the required information for the complainant's employer number. The complainant followed the RCIC's instructions on various actions resulting in the loss of money and denied permanent residency application. The RCIC failed to provide the complainant with a final statement of account.
Laura Mariana SantosR507390Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: August 12, September 23, 2024CD.2023.594Without a valid work permit, the RCIC allowed the complainant to work for a company where the RCIC is a director. While being retained, the RCIC provided the complainant with incorrect immigration advice and counselled the complainant in lying to the CSBA officers. The RCIC told the complainant that they can re-enter Canada without a valid visa and counselled the complainant to lie about having adequate funds in their account by loaning them $3,000. The RCIC failed to communicate with the complainant in a timely manner. Lastly, the RCIC witheld the complainant's salary, using the sum of the salary to partially pay for the $3,000 loan.
Ray HuenR422879Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: November 30, 2023, April 2, May 21, 2024CD.2020.558The RCIC failed to submit a spousal sponsorship application for the Complainant's wife, despite being retained for over three years. The RCIC failed to return the original documents for sponsorship despite multiple requests by the Complainant. The RCIC failed to provide the Complainant with a retainer agreement despite multiple requests.
Izhar Ui Hassan ZaidiR421959Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: July 25, 2024CD.2023.979The RCIC failed to provide services outlined in the retainer agreement. The RCIC failed to inform the Complainant of the rejection from the IRCC and falsely represented that the application was outstanding when the rejection was already received. The RCIC failed to provide a refund despite not providing the services outlined in the retainer agreement.
Carl Mark BenitoR515855Hearing by VideoconferenceUrgent Motion for Interim Suspension: September 14| 2018; 12 PM (ET)CD.2018.317Counselled and assisted clients in misrepresenting their financial status for the purpose of obtaining SPs; employed a foreign national without a WP; failed to serve a client risking potential deportation.
David WonR526384Motion Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference - Motion: November 25, 2024; Motion Final Submissions Due:December 13, 2024 CD.2023.613-1; CD.2023.692-2; CD.2023.693-1;CD.2023.796-2; CD.2023.840-2; CD.2023.847-2; CD.2023.961-2; CD.2024622071-1;CD.2024.708762-2; CD.2024.752315-1; CD.2024.752310-1; CD.2024.791389-01; CD.2024.791383-1The RCIC engaged in job selling; charging fees for recruitment or employment. These include fake employment positions, job descriptions and job offers. The RCIC failed to communicate with the complainants in a timely manner, failed to provide an invoice accounting for services provided, charged high fee, lacked evidence of any work performed and failed to honor the promises of a refund. The RCIC operated an elaborate scheme to defraud immigration officials with a goal of facilitating a client’simmigration through the Owner/Operator Program and/or the International Mobility Program. The scheme included incorporating a fraudulent Canadian company, representing to immigration officials that the RCIC was the Director of this company offering purported employment to a client, and demanding the client transfer funds to this company to make it appear it had the capacity to employ the client. Failure to rectify conduct issues following their undertaking to do so through the College’s Voluntary Resolution Program.
Laura Mariana SantosR507390Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: August 12, September 23, 2024CD.2022.446The RCIC failed to adequately communicate with the complainant throughout the retainer agreement. The RCIC failed to advise the complainant of the outcome of their application and manipulated the IRCC letter resulting in the refusal for spousal sponsorship. The RCIC failed to provide the complainant with a hard copy of the IRCC's refusal letter and to inform the complainant of the IRCC's refusal.
Ian Christopher Kemp-JacksonR413111Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: January 17, 2025CD.2020.277While retained the RCIC allowed an unlicensed employee to act as a representative and provide immigration advice to the Complainant, but failed to sign a retainer agreement. The RCIC permited the employee to extract a $200,000 payment from the Complainant to be used as an investment and to purchase Canadian passports. The employee threatened the Complainant for failing to comply with the payment. After the fact, the employee refused to provide the Complainant a refund. The RCIC allowed the employee to imply that they could get governmnet influence to get a positive decision. The RCIC mismanaged the Complainant's funds, using the funds for fees incurred by the RCIC's immigration firm. The RCIC failed to communicate with the Complainant and advise of the approved work permit. The RCIC failed to account for all funds and failed to provide a refund.
Izhar Ui Hassan ZaidiR421959Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: July 25, 2024CD.2022.293The RCIC failed to provide the Complainant services promised after receiving retainer funds and refused to proivde a refund. The RCIC did not issue receipts of the payments nor they did issue a statement of account. The RCIC employed a non-registered RCIC agent and assigned them to delegate tasks and maintaining the client file. The RCIC failed to ensure that the unlicensed agent provided the client files and property to the RCIC. The RCIC falsely provided information to the Complainant concerning lawful immigration options, instead, the RCIC proposed to charge $20,000 for unlawful job selling as their only option. The RCIC failed to enter into an Agent Agreement. The RCIC failed to deposit or hold funds paid by the Complainant in the client account. The RCIC did not provide client file materials other than the copies of the retainer agreement to the College.
Liza LucionR506401Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: March 11,June 17, September 18, November 12, 2024; February 4, 2025.CD.2022.558The RCIC was not honest and candid with the Complainant who was the RCIC Designate about the seriousness of the complaints against them. The RCIC failed to provide the Designate with a copy of the interim suspension order and misrepresented the terms of the suspension. Failed to inform the Designate when the suspension took effect and misrepresented the length of the suspension. Misrepresented the number of clients that would be transfered to the Designate. RCIC created an email account under the Designate without the consent or knowledge of the Designate. The RCIC affixed the Designate's signature without the authorization, knowledge or consent. RCIC failed to inform their clients of the suspension or obtained their consent to disclose personal information with the Designate. RCIC failed to provide the Designate with the clients' documents. The RCIC prepared letters under the Designate name without knowledge, consent or authorization by the Designate.
Anwar LewinR414247Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: January 14, 2025CD.2022.714The RCIC failed to register or notify the College of the Leamington office address. The RCIC failed to draft and provide the complainant a retained agreement outlining the services and costs. The RCIC failed to submit a Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds applications and falsely advised it was submitted. The RCIC failed to communicate with the complainant and stopped providing services. The RCIC failed to fulfill tasks and failed to provide a refund of the unearned funds. The RCIC failed to provide the College with information and required client documents.
Ian Christopher Kemp-JacksonR413111Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: January 17, 2025.CD.2019.266While retained the RCIC failed to supervise unlicensed employees that were delegating this matter. The RCIC failed to prevent unlicensed employees from identifying themselves as authorized individuals to provide immigration services and advice. The RCIC nor their employee advised the Complainant that their study permit application had been rejected, instead, the RCIC falsely advised the Complainant of the status of the application. The RCIC submitted a new study permit application without the Complainant's authorization and knowledge. After being discharged by the Complainant the RCIC failed deliver all files, properties and documents and failed to give all necessary information for this matter. The RCIC failed to refund the Complainant $10,000. The RCIC failed to advise that their licence was suspended.
Laura Mariana SantosR507390Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: August 12, September 23, 2024CD.2021.395The RCIC provided the complainant with an unsigned copy of the retainer agreement. The RCIC performed a service not referenced in the retainer agreement. The RCIC failed to supervise staff and made errors in regards to the expiry of express entry resulting in the EE profile expiring and lost the opportunity to be chosen to apply for permanent residency. The RCIC failed to advise the complainant that an employee working on their profile was no longer employed by the RCIC. The RCIC billed the complainant for work permit extension despite the services not being listed on the retainer agreement or on the RCIC's invoice. The RCIC failed to provide the complainant with invoices and a final account statement.
Liza LucionR506401Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: March 11,June 17, September 18, November 12, 2024; February 4, 2025.CD.2021.203The RCIC misrepresented themselves as a lawyer. The RCIC falsely advised the Complainant. The RCIC failed to provide a retainer agreement. The RCIC threatened the Complainant. The RCIC misrepresented information to obtain more money. The RCIC performed tasks without the consent, authorization and knowledge of the Complainant.
Liza LucionR506401Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: March 11,June 17, September 18, November 12, 2024; February 4, 2025.CD.2020.075The RCIC failed to act honestly and with integrity by falsely advising the Complainant of their qualification. RCIC failed to keep the Complainant informed of the steps taken in their file and their application status. RCIC failed to provide copies of any applications or other docuemnts submitted by the RCIC, as well as when requested. RCIC failed to provide the Complainant information needed to access their online profile. The RCIC misrepresented the complainant's education and employment history. The RCIC used a photocopy of the complainant's signature without the Complainants knowledge or consent. The RCIC failed to respond promptly or at all to the Complainants inquiries.
Izhar Ui Hassan ZaidiR421959Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: July 25, 2024CD.2022.330The RCIC engaged in conduct unbecoming and breached other obligations by failing to provide agreed services, execute or maintain and/or failed to enter a retainer agreement, charging $15,000USD for job selling, failing to provide a refund for services not provided and for fees charged. The RCIC failed to communicate truthfully about the status of the Complainant's file. Additionally, the RCIC failed to maintain a complete client file and failed to store the client records in a secure manner during the RCIC's practice and after the closure of their practice. The RCIC failed to supervise and ensure the non-licensed agent maintained the client file and transferred it after the office closure. The RCIC failed to enter into an Agent Agreement. Lastly, the $15,000USD charge was not maintained in the client file and was paid to unknown parties and never returned. The RCIC did not provide or maintain records of payments.
Ripudaman S. DhillonR409799TBATBACD.2016.058Guaranteed client a work permit and failed to notify client he would have to pass a trade program examination; failed to provide a Retainer Agreement.
Ian Christopher Kemp-JacksonR413111Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: January 17, 2025.CD.2019.568While retained the RCIC failed to supervise, ensure and prevent an unlicensed employee from identifying themselves as an authorized individuals to provide immigration services and advice. The RCIC's continued to provide services while licence was suspended and failed to communicate with the Complainant about the status of their license. During investigations, the RCIC provided false information to the College in regard to the working status of the employee. The RCIC failed to sign the retainer agreement and allowed the employee to sign the retainer agreement.
Laura Mariana SantosR507390Written AdjudicationCase Management Conference: August 12, September 23, 2024CD.2023.260The RCIC failed to properly supervise the staff resulting in employee failing to provide a submission receipt, confirmation of submisson or an application number to the complainant after confirming that their applications were submitted. The RCIC failed to communicate with complainant in a reasonable timeframe. After multiple inquiries within the following months, the RCIC provided the complainant with its application numbers and inaccuretaly stated that the application process was in order and progressing. The RCIC failed to advise the complainant in a timely manner of the IRCC decision. Lastly, the RCIC failed to provide the complainant with a final statement of account.