DMW-ADVISORY-08-2023 — Violation of No-Fee Charging Policy in Canada

Department ot fligrant mppker CisyVED Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF MIGRANTWORKERS Administrative Services

Blas F. Ople Building, Ortigas Avenue cor. EDSA,Mandaluyon ByMARTINREYESII

Date:March 13.2023/Time:9:30 A.M ADVISORY NO.0 8

VIOLATION OF NO-FEE CHARGING POLICY IN CANADA

charging policy which involves Grewal Immigration Services Ltd., a Canada-based immigration office. The public is hereby informed of a recent incident of violation of no-fee

said office in Edmonton, Alberta has been recruiting Filipino workers for various positions under the guise of "immigration service"which is a prohibited act under the provincial and federal laws of Canada. The Migrant Workers Office (MWO in Canada has been informed that the

from charging workers, directly or indirectly, any fees in connection with the recruitment of a foreign national. excluding government fees and taxes as embodied in their "Engagement Letter. Under Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protections, charging recovery fees and costs from foreign workers during application and recruitment process is prohibited In the same manner, provincial regulations also prohibit employers, individuals,or relevant entities including immigration consultants and third-party representatives Moreover, the company charges a total of $6,000 for its "professional fees"

the abovementioned immigration service and other companies with the same method of recruitment. In light of this,everyone is strongly advised against engaging the services of

For the information and guidance of all concerned

MARIA SUSANA V.OPLE Secretary

06 February 2023

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