If you suspect that you have been a victim of immigration fraud, or if you are certain that your visa is fake, your first step should be to consult a different, licensed immigration lawyer. A qualified lawyer can assess your situation, explain the necessary legal steps, and guide you through the appropriate recovery process.

The lawyer will first review your documents and visa status, then recommend the best course of action. This may include submitting a Rehabilitation application or a Pardon (Canadian Record Suspension) application, reporting the fraud to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), or pursuing other relevant legal remedies.

If you have received a criminal conviction from the Government of Canada due to the use of a fake visa, but do not have any criminal convictions outside Canada, you may apply to the Parole Board of Canada for a Record Suspension (formerly known as a Pardon).

To be eligible for a Record Suspension, a specific period must have passed since the completion of your sentence. This sentence may include a five-year ban from entering Canada, deportation, imprisonment, or a monetary fine. Once you receive your Record Suspension approval letter, you should send a copy to IRCC and carry a copy with you when traveling to Canada.

If you have criminal convictions both inside and outside Canada, you must submit a Rehabilitation application in addition to the Record Suspension application.

If you intend to file a complaint against a fraudulent immigration agency, you should first report the matter to the police and then proceed with the appropriate legal complaint process.

If the fraudulent agency is officially registered, you must file a civil lawsuit. However, if the agency is unregistered, the matter should be pursued through criminal court proceedings.

Given the complexity and critical importance of correctly handling recovery and legal remediation procedures, we strongly recommend consulting with a licensed and reputable immigration lawyer.

Additionally, due to the increasing number of fraudulent and unlicensed immigration agencies, we strongly advise avoiding contracts with any company whose credibility and authorization cannot be fully verified.