UAE expats claim Canada immigration firm 'fraud

Several UAE residents have spoken out following a report about a Sharjah couple's plight, who camped in a Dubai immigration firm's office for four days after the firm failed to honor its promises. The couple's experience has prompted others to share similar stories, accusing the firm of unfulfilled commitments and questionable practices, with some claiming to have lost valuable time and resources in the process.
Accumulating accusations

Numerous people from different nations have come forward, recounting how their immigration hopes were dashed after giving large amounts of money to the company. Numerous individuals have asked to remain anonymous because of current legal cases and concerns about potential reprisals.

In addition, RB and SB stayed overnight in the company's office on the fifth floor of Plaza Building because their permanent residency in Canada was not obtained by the company despite paying CAD40,000 over three years.

In Abu Dhabi, a woman from India stated that she had to take similar actions during Ramadan this year since her refund requests were ignored. I rolled my prayer mat, left the capital, and spent the whole day at their office, praying there. She waited until nearly time to end her fast, hoping for a response, she recalled.

Unfulfilled commitments, judicial battles

Mudassir Ahmed, a citizen of India, described how he gave the company Dh40,000 in two payments, starting in early 2020, with the assurance of a job in Canada within 12 months. "Regrettably, it never came to fruition," he stated. Mudassir is thinking about taking legal action but is hesitant because a criminal lawyer in Dubai asked for $500 just to send a legal notice.

Christofer Pereira, who resides in Doha, Qatar, mentioned that he handed over Dh65,000 to the company and submitted a refund request in February 2024. Despite the commitment from the owner to repay the funds by May, only an amount of Dh10,450 was refunded. The upcoming payment did not occur. "Pereira mentioned that we are being affected by deceptive commitments." I am considering taking legal steps.

Asif Baig, a resident, has shared a similar plight to stories that have surfaced from various areas in the UAE. He spent Dh60,000 and was assured a reimbursement in six payments beginning in May 2024. Nevertheless, none of these transactions were completed. Asif has lodged a lawsuit with the courts in Dubai. A Pakistani husband and wife, who spent Dh40,000, have also taken their case to court.

Is there a repeated scheme of dishonesty?

ARM from Karachi, Pakistan, voiced concern as he is currently in the midst of participating in an immigration program with the company. ARM has asked for a refund after spending CAD20,000 in January 2024. ARM stated that they are aware of over three families who are currently stuck in the middle of this program without a clear resolution.

Hassan Iqbal, another individual affected, alleged that the company was providing fabricated documents to raise clients' expectations unfairly. "They squandered two years of my life, shattering my dream of relocating overseas with my family." He said that he can no longer meet the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirements.

Others, such as Siraj Patel, Narinder Singh, and Afsar Agha, are worried about the company’s actions, with Agha having paid Dh57,000 and not yet received a refund.

As additional customers step up, the number of grievances on the list increases. Many individuals are seeking legal remedies to recover their money that they worked hard for.

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