Here are the recent Tribunal Actions by the College. Visit the Disciplinary Proceedings and Tribunal page to view the full decision.
• Evgeny Blumin, of Green Light Immigration & Employment Services in Concord, Ontario, had their licence permanently revoked following findings of professional misconduct by the Discipline Committee. The committee found that the RCIC engaged in fraud and misrepresentation, including submitting forged documents, impersonating another consultant, and concealing their firm’s involvement in applications, conduct which followed a prior five-year ban by the Government of Nova Scotia. The committee also found that the RCIC engaged in job selling, fabricated job offers and created shell corporations without client knowledge, while misleading clients about employment and work permit conditions. In addition, the RCIC failed to supervise, allowed non-licensed staff to provide immigration advice and failed to communicate with clients. The committee found that the RCIC acted dishonestly by instructing a client to misrepresent information, failing to disclose key developments and submitting or withdrawing applications without the client’s consent. The RCIC misappropriated client funds by retaining fees for services not performed, failed to provide refunds and took advantage of vulnerable clients. The RCIC entered into an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Penalty with the College related to their admissions and violations. The RCIC was ordered to pay a fine to the College in the amount of $50,000.
• Anas Itani, of Rising Loon Immigration Services Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta, was permitted to resign their licence following findings of professional misconduct by the Discipline Committee. The committee found that the RCIC engaged in unauthorized practice prior to becoming licensed, during which they provided immigration consulting services for a fee, misrepresented client’s employment histories and submitted applications containing falsified English language test scores. The committee also found that the RCIC falsely represented themselves as a licensed consultant in service agreements and made false and misleading declarations during the licensing process, including denying prior unauthorized practice and experience in immigration consulting. In addition, the RCIC operated an unregistered business providing immigration services prior to licensure. The RCIC entered into an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Penalty with the College related to their admissions and violations. The RCIC was ordered to pay a fine of $10,000 and costs to the College in the amount of $7,500 and may not reapply for one year.