Tribunal Committee Rules of ProcedureTribunal Committee Rules of Procedure
Disciplinary proceedings before the ICCRC Tribunal Committee include hearings, motions (short hearings), and appeals. Proceedings currently before the Tribunal are listed below and published pursuant to ICCRC’s Publication PolicyPublication Policy. These proceedings involve complaints that were investigated and then reviewed by both the ICCRC Complaints Committee and a lawyer who found that there was evidence to support that the Member had breached the Code of Professional Ethics or an ICCRC Regulation. For that reason the complaint was referred to the Discipline Committee for a hearing.
In urgent cases, where the complaint alleges serious offences or the member is subject to multiple complaints, the Discipline Committee may impose an interim order (e.g. suspension) and the review of the complaint will be expedited.
Notices are removed from the chart below once the matter is resolved. See our PAST DECISIONS for information on these completed proceedings.
Please note that the allegations below have not yet been proven.
In accordance with our Publication PolicyPublication Policy, information identifying the complainants, clients and other unrelated third parties contained in the Notices is redacted for privacy reasons. The Member receives an unredacted version of all documents.
Where proceedings are conducted only in either English or French, ICCRC does not translate the Notices of Referrals, Notices of Hearings, or related Tribunal notices into the other official language.
| Name | Licence# | Location | Date | Notice* | Summary of Allegations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alain Guerrero | R411415 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.021CD.2016.021 | Failed to provide services, failed to return client property, and threatened client. |
| Amir Shuval | R419239 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.011CD.2017.011 | Accepted payment through unregistered agent and provided no services |
| Amir Shuval | R419239 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.206CD.2017.206 | Failed to provide services for the fees charged; failed to provide a Retainer Agreement. |
| Amir Shuval | R419239 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.569CD.2015.569 | Misrepresented fees. |
| Amir Shuval | R419239 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.258CD.2016.258 | RCIC and Agents impersonated Government of Canada. |
| Anuraj Sandhu | R418399 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.116CD.2017.116 | Failed to provide a Retainer Agreement, failed to sign a "Use of Representative" form; advised the client to give false and misleading information to the ONIP. |
| Avtar Singh Raunak | R506957 | TBA | TBA | CD.2013.859CD.2013.859 | Misrepresented employment position (LMO) to client and ignored client. |
| Avtar Singh Raunak | R506957 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.338CD.2015.338 | Refusal to return client file and property to client. |
| Baljit Singh Kailay | R509415 | TBA | Case Management Conference: November 10, 2020. | CD.2016.216CD.2016.216 | Misled client about application progress and deceived client by stating that CIC had not provided a response when CIC had told RCIC that application was deficient. |
| Baljit Singh Kailay | R509415 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.225CD.2016.225 | Failed to file application in time and to notify client about CIC request for documents leading to refusal; failed to respond to client's lawyer. |
| Baljit Singh Kailay | R509415 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.057CD.2017.057 | Mislead the client about the restoration period; mislead the client about the status of the application; failed to process the client's applications in a timely manner. |
| Basil Daniel | R409527 | TBA | TBA | CD.2014.217CD.2014.217 | Failed to file the client's BOC in a timely manner, failed to provide a Retainer Agreement. |
| Carlito Manansala | R508779 | Hearing by Videoconference | Urgent Motion for Interim Suspension: September 14; October 2, 2018; 12 PM (ET) | CD.2018.315CD.2018.315 | RCIC has been charged criminally for offences under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Counselled 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. |
| Carl Mark Benito | R515855 | Hearing by Videoconference | Urgent Motion for Interim Suspension: September 14, 2018; 12 PM (ET) | CD.2018.317CD.2018.317 | Counselled 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. |
| Carmelo Giadina | R512462 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.096CD.2016.096 | Failed to properly advise the clients about their eligibility. |
| Carlos Alaniz | R406623 | TBA | Case Management Conference: February 22, 2021. | CD.2019.501CD.2019.501 | Failed to report charges of the Criminal Code offences and IRPA offences to ICCRC. |
| Charles Benito | R516032 | Hearing by Videoconference | Urgent Motion for Interim Suspension: September 14; October 2, 2018; 12 PM (ET) | CD.2018.316CD.2018.316 | RCIC has been charged criminally for offences under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Counselled 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. |
| Columbo (Jon) Salvador | R418335 | TBA | TBA | CD.2013.874CD.2013.874 | Failed to provide services in a timely fashion, failed to return client property, and threatened client. |
| David Allon | R513335 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.111CD.2017.111 | Misleading public statements against another RCIC. |
| David Weinstein | R421319 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.014CD.2017.014 | Failed to provide the applications forms and/or a list of all required supporting documents and/or corresponding instructions; failed to respond in a timely fashion (or at all) to the client; failed to provide services after receiving payment. |
| Deanne Mischelle Acres-Lans | R508363 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.079CD.2016.079 | Failed to notify client that she required settlement funds leading to refusal; refused to admit mistake. |
| Devinder Sandhu | R418415 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.192CD.2016.192 | Failed to provide any service to the client; harassed the client; failed to communicate with the client. |
| Devinder Sandhu | R418415 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.207CD.2016.207 | Failed to provide any guidance to the client; failed to provide refund. |
| Devinder Sandhu | R418415 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.265CD.2016.265 | Failed to communicate with the client in a timely manner; failed to return the original documents to the client. |
| Devinder Sandhu | R418415 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.272CD.2015.272 | Misinformed client about application requirements; refused to provide refund. |
| Devinder Sandhu | R418415 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.371CD.2016.371 | Failed to provide services after receiving payment; deterred client from filing complaint with ICCRC. |
| Don Collantes | R409239 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.378CD.2016.378 | Failed to provide competence services. |
| Don Collantes | R409239 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.159CD.2017.159 | Failed to provide Retainer Agreement to the client; advised the client to falsely inform the officer about her relationship with the LICP's applicant; failed to communicate with the client in a timely manner. |
| Douglas Randal Boldt | R407999 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conferences : August 9; October 9 and 15, 2018; April 25, 2019; Motion to dismiss: April 27, 2020. Case Management Conference: June 29, 2020. Discipline Hearing: November 4-6 and 9, 2020 | CD.2017.273CD.2017.273 | Permitted client to work for RCIC's company contrary to work permit; failed to provide Retainer Agreement, return client file, or return $60,000 paid to RCIC's girlfriend. |
| Edmond Sadonou | R508030 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.481CD.2015.481 | Failed to communicate with client or provide update on application status. |
| Edmond Sadonou | R508030 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.368CD.2016.368 | Failed to provide service after receiving payment; failed to communicate with the client in a timely manner, failed to return documents to the client. |
| Eric Leung | R414191 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: January 14, 2021, March 23, 2021. Discipline Hearing: June 14- 18, 2021 at 12PM (EST). | CD.2017.151CD.2017.151 | Failed to complete the LMIA application correctly twice; failed to inform the client of the rejection; failed to provide an explanation to the Complainant as to why the application was not submitted appropriately on both occasions. |
| Eric Leung | R414191 | TBA | Case Management Conference: January 14, 2021, March 23, 2021. Discipline Hearing: June 14- 18, 2021 at 12PM (EST). | CD.2015.453CD.2015.453 | Counseled client to misrepresent and file refugee claim; provided no services but refused to honour refund as outlined in retainer. |
| Garsendy-Emmanuel Guillaume | R507422 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conferences: October 12, 2016; October 10, 2019; September 24, 2020; October 1, 2020; October 14, 2020. Discipline Hearing: March 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2021 at 8:00 AM (EST). | CD.2014.504CD.2014.504 | Incorrectly advised client about eligibility; counseled client to lie to CBSA; failed to properly represent client in PRRA leading to an arrest warrant. |
| Garsendy-Emmanuel Guillaume | R507422 | TBA | Case Management Conference: November 4, 2019, March 19, 2020. | CD.2017.280CD.2017.280 | Failed to provide services after receiving payment; Misled the client to disregard the instruction of the CBSA; failed to communicate with the client. |
| Ghazal Lankarani | R507069 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.033CD.2017.033 | Failed to provide a Retainer Agreement; failed to communicate with the client; provided no services for the restoration application and refused to refund. |
| Ghazal Lankarani | R507069 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.065CD.2017.065 | Failed to provide service after receiving payment; failed to register the client's son in a post-secondary institution; failed to communicate with the client in a timely manner. |
| Gurpreet Singh Khaira | R413175 | TBA | Case Management Conference: October 12, 2016 | CD.2016.212CD.2016.212 | Failed to advise client about government service fee leading to application refusal. |
| Hari Sreedharan | R419703 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.581CD.2015.581 | Failed to share correspondence from government and to advise on requested documents leading to refusal; failed to respond to client for 3 years. |
| Ian Christopher Kemp-Jackson | R413111 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.165CD.2016.165 | Failed to properly advise about the investment. |
| James Norris | R416599 | TBA | TBA | CD.2018.027CD.2018.027 | Failed to enter into a Retainer Agreement; failed to provide the client with a copy of the LMIA; failed to advise the client properly; failed to communicate with the client in a timely manner. |
| James Norris | R416599 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.201CD.2017.201 | Failed to provide services retained for; failed to advise the client properly; failed to communicate with the client in a timely manner; misled the client. |
| Jun Cheng | R408951 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.379CD.2015.379 | Accepted $15,000 for a PR application, closed business prior to submitting the complete application and ceased communication with client. |
| Jun Cheng | R408951 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.517CD.2015.517 | Accepted $10,000 for PR application; filed application relying on invalid job offers; refusing to honour refund outlined in retainer on basis that RCIC is now with a new consulting company. |
| Jun Cheng | R408951 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.149CD.2016.149 | Charged Temporary Foreign Worker fees for finding the client jobs, contrary to Manitoba's Worker Recruitment and Protection Act. |
| Kamran Naghari | R416159 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.061CD.2016.061 | Failed to exercise due care; misled information. |
| Kathryn Mary MacDonald | R414887 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.038CD.2017.038 | Client retained RCIC based on assurance that the client met Express Entry requirements; client did not qualify; application rejected. |
| Kazem Seyedalikhani | R418751 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.009CD.2017.009 | Impersonated another RCIC and misled that RCIC's client by providing incorrect advice. |
| Krishan Dhankhar | R507048 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.291CD.2015.291 | Forced client (employee) to pay for employer's LMO fee and threatened to have client deported if he filed a complaint with ICCRC. |
| Krishan Dhankhar | R507048 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.583CD.2015.583 | Submitted incorrect information for client's application leading to its denial; refused to provide application file to client. |
| Kuldip Singh Chahal | R408591 | TBA | Case Management Conference: November 17, 2020, November 24, 2020. | CD.2017.137CD.2017.137 | Failed to update the client about the status of his file; failed to render the services that he was retained to provide; failed to adequately supervise his agents and employees. |
| Kuldeep Kumar Bansal | R407527 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: December 16, 2019; October 11, 2019; January 10, 2020. and October 19-23, 2020. Abuse of process Motion: August 14 ,18 and 25 2020. CUPE Motion: September 25, 2020, September 28, 29, 2020. Case Management Conference: October 13, 2020; October 19, 2020 Discipline Hearing: January 20 -29, February 1-12, February 23 - 25, March 2, 3 and 4 2021 at 12:00 PM (EST) 9:00 AM (PST). | CD.2015.374CD.2015.374 | Accepted $3000 to obtain LMO for client seeking a work permit; failed to perform services. |
| Kuldeep Kumar Bansal | R407527 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: December 16, 2019; October 11, 2019; January 10, 2020. and October 19-23, 2020. Abuse of process Motion: August 14 ,18 and 25 2020. CUPE Motion: September 25, 2020, September 28, 29, 2020. Case Management Conference: October 13, 2020; October 19, 2020 Discipline Hearing: January 20 -29 and February 1-12, February 23- 25, March 2, 3 and 4 2021 at 12:00 PM (EST) 9:00 AM (PST). | CD.2015.409CD.2015.409 | Failed to apply for work permit application for client and failed to respond to Client communications. |
| Kuldeep Kumar Bansal | R407527 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: December 16, 2019; October 11, 2019; January 10, 2020. and October 19-23, 2020. Abuse of process Motion: August 14 ,18 and 25 2020. CUPE Motion: September 25, 2020, September 28, 29, 2020. Case Management Conference: October 13, 2020; October 19, 2020 Discipline Hearing: January 20 -29 and February 1-12, February 23- 25, March 2, 3 and 4 2021 at 12:00 PM (EST) 9:00 AM (PST). | CD.2015.491CD.2015.491 | Failed to properly advise Client; failed to provide services retained for; failed to respond to Client communications. |
| Kuldeep Kumar Bansal | R407527 | Hearing by Videoconference | TBA | CD.2015.518CD.2015.518 | Failed to properly advise client and failed to provide a Retainer Agreement or receipt for payment. |
| Kuldeep Kumar Bansal | R407527 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: December 16, 2019; October 11, 2019; January 10, 2020. and October 19-23, 2020. Abuse of process Motion: August 14 ,18 and 25 2020. CUPE Motion: September 25, 2020, September 28, 29, 2020. Case Management Conference: October 13, 2020; October 19, 2020 Discipline Hearing: January 20 -29 and February 1-12, February 23- 25, March 2, 3 and 4 2021 at 12:00 PM (EST) 9:00 AM (PST). | CD.2016.006CD.2016.006 | Failed to properly advise and communicate with client; failed to provide refund as promised. |
| Kuldeep Kumar Bansal | R407527 | Hearing by Videoconference | TBA | CD.2016.018CD.2016.018 | Delayed filing application for improper reasons, leaving client to lose status then demanded excessive fees for filing a TWP. |
| Kuldeep Kumar Bansal | R407527 | Hearing by Videoconference | TBA | CD.2016.390CD.2016.390 | Failed to inform client of the documentation required under the BCPNP; failed to include required documentation in the BCPNP application; failed to respond to a BCPNP officer's request for additional information for the application. |
| Kuldeep Kumar Bansal | R407527 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: December 16, 2019; October 11, 2019; January 10, 2020. and October 19-23, 2020. Abuse of process Motion: August 14 ,18 and 25 2020. CUPE Motion: September 25, 2020, September 28, 29, 2020. Case Management Conference: October 13, 2020; October 19, 2020 Discipline Hearing: January 20 -29 and February 1-12, February 23- 25, March 2, 3 and 4 2021 at 12:00 PM (EST) 9:00 AM (PST). | CD.2017.023CD.2017.023 | Failed to provide a Retainer Agreement. |
| Kuldeep Kumar Bansal | R407527 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: December 16, 2019; October 11, 2019; January 10, 2020. and October 19-23, 2020. Abuse of process Motion: August 14 ,18 and 25 2020. CUPE Motion: September 25, 2020, September 28, 29, 2020. Case Management Conference: October 13, 2020; October 19, 2020 Discipline Hearing: January 20 -29 and February 1-12, February 23- 25, March 2, 3 and 4 2021 at 12:00 PM (EST) 9:00 AM (PST). | CD.2019.086CD.2019.086 | Charged the client for employment, misled the client about Canadians jobs, failed to render receipt for fees and Retainer Agreement; failed to communicate with client; failed to provide service for the fees charged. |
| Kuldeep Kumar Bansal | R407527 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: December 16, 2019; October 11, 2019; January 10, 2020. and October 19-23, 2020. Abuse of process Motion: August 14 ,18 and 25 2020. CUPE Motion: September 25, 2020, September 28, 29, 2020. Case Management Conference: October 13, 2020; October 19, 2020 Discipline Hearing: January 20 -29 and February 1-12, February 23- 25, March 2, 3 and 4 2021 at 12:00 PM (EST) 9:00 AM (PST). | CD.2017.335CD.2017.335 | Charged the client for employment; failed to provide services for the fees charged; failed to refund the fees; failed to communicate with client. |
| Kwang Woo Park | R416999 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.279CD.2015.279 | Advised client to invest in a company that had misrepresented its financial state; failed to notify client that RCIC would receive a $70,000 kickback; failed to communicate with client or advise on immigration steps. |
| Manu Datta | R409559 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.024CD.2016.024 | Following failed applications, failed to provide client with documents submitted or original Retainer Agreement. |
| Manu Datta | R409559 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.059CD.2016.059 | Guaranteed client a work permit and failed to notify client he would have to pass a trade program examination; failed to provide a Retainer Agreement. |
| Maria Elena Burrill | R408303 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.341CD.2015.341 | Advised 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. |
| Mariam Butrus | R408327 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.259CD.2016.259 | Fraudulently produced an eligibility decision from IRCC to the client. |
| Mohammad Azizi | R407263 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.009CD.2016.009 | Failed to provide refund. |
| Mumtaz Ali Khan | R413223 | TBA | Urgent Motion: March 12, 2021. | CD.2018.067CD.2018.067 | RCIC held himself out as a lawyer and engaged in the practice of law contrary to the Legal Profession Act of British Columbia. RCIC signed an Undertaking and Covenant with the Law Society of British Columbia not to practice law but continued to do so. |
| Mumtaz Ali Khan | R413223 | TBA | Urgent Motion: March 12, 2021. | CD.2018.488CD.2018.488 | Failed to provide quality service. |
| Mumtaz Ali Khan | R413223 | TBA | Urgent Motion: March 12, 2021 | CD.2020.188CD.2020.188 | Failed to notify the ICCRC of the Undertaking and Covenant with the Law Society of British Columbia. |
| Mumtaz Ali Khan | R413223 | TBA | Urgent Motion: March 12, 2021 | CD.2020.042CD.2020.042 | RCIC attempted to tamper a witness in IRB, failed to disclose his misconduct or the IRB Decision to ICCRC. |
| Nasir Mahmood | R414999 | TBA | TBA | CD.2014.035CD.2014.035 | Obtained incorrect arranged employment options for client. |
| Natasha Thompson | R420415 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.084CD.2015.084 | Failed to file bridging open work permit on time leading to refusal; failed to tell client why permit was refused; filed incorrect information on PR application. |
| Natasha Thompson | R420415 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.579CD.2015.579 | Misled client about status of two PR applications. |
| Natasha Thompson | R420415 | TBA | Case Management Conference: October 1, 2020, December 4, 2020. | CD.2018.247CD.2018.247 | Failed to provide the client with any documentation respecting the refusal of the two visitor visa application; failed to enter into a Retainer Agreement with the client; failed to adequately communicate with the client; failed to render services or receipt for fees; failed to cease practice upon suspension; failed to provide response to the ICCRC Investigator. |
| Natasha Thompson | R420415 | TBA | Case Management Conference: October 1, 202, December 4, 2020. | CD.2018.267CD.2018.267 | Failed to communicate with the client in a timely manner and to maintain a high quality of service; failed to cease practice upon suspension; failed to provide response to the ICCRC Investigator. |
| Navdeep Batth | R535853 | TBA | TBA | CD.2020.391CD.2020.391 | Charged with 15 counts of counselling misrepresentation under section 126 of IRPA. |
| Osama Ebid | R530337 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: September 2, 2020. Discipline Hearing: January 18, 19, 20 and 21, 2021. | CD.2019.142CD.2019.142 | Contacting a witness for ICCRC's hearing; failed to act in a duty of good faith. |
| Osama Ebid | R530337 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: September 2, 2020. Discipline Hearing: January 18, 19, 20 and 21, 2021. | CD.2019.285CD.2019.285 | Inhibited the Complainant's ability to communicate and represent her clients; misappropriated money and property; failed to discharge, in good faith, all responsibilities to the Complainant. |
| Osama Ebid | R530337 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: September 2, 2020. Discipline Hearing: January 18, 19, 20 and 21, 2021. | CD.2019.380CD.2019.380 | Inhibited the Complainant's ability to communicate and represent her clients; misappropriated money and property; failed to discharge, in good faith, all responsibilities to the Complainant. |
| Padam Lakhanpal | R507841 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.260CD.2015.260 | Guaranteed client a work permit and failed to notify client he would have to pass a trade program examination; failed to provide a Retainer Agreement. |
| Padam Lakhanpal | R507841 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.098CD.2017.098 | Failed to provide services, a Retainer Agreement or receipt for fees; failed to communicate with the client in a timely manner. |
| Parvinder Sandhu | R418407 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.271CD.2015.271 | Misinformed client about application requirements; refused to provide refund |
| Parvinder Sandhu | R418407 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.193CD.2016.193 | Failed to provide any service to the client; harassed the client; failed to communicate with the client; failed to provide refund. |
| Parvinder Sandhu | R418407 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.208CD.2016.208 | Failed to provide guidance to the client during the client's PR application; failed to provide refund. |
| Parvinder Sandhu | R418407 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.373CD.2016.373 | Failed to properly advise and assist the client with respect to the client's PR application. |
| Rabah Abaidi | R507816 | TBA | TBA | CD.2014.388CD.2014.388 | Falsely claimed to be a lawyer; convicted of illegally practicing law in Québec; RCIC’s firm convicted of same; RCIC‘s firm misled public by falsely claiming a Québec lawyer is a member of their team. |
| Rajesh Randev | R422455 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.392CD.2016.392 | Failed to provide services, a Retainer Agreement, or receipt for fees; failed to respond to client |
| Rajwinder Singh Bhanbi | R422479 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.501CD.2015.501 | Sent offensive letter breaching duty to communicate in a professional manner. |
| Ramandeep Singh | R419423 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.539CD.2015.539 | Falsely advised client that WP would be valid for 2 years; Delivered 3-month WP to client after it had already expired. |
| Ripudaman S. Dhillon | R409799 | TBA | TBA | CD.2014.238CD.2014.238 | Provided incorrect assurances of eligibility for first application; when clients were found ineligible, demanded higher fees for additional applications without providing explanations. |
| Ripudaman S. Dhillon | R409799 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.346CD.2015.346 | Refused 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. |
| Ripudaman S. Dhillon | R409799 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.504CD.2015.504 | Failed to update client about letter from CIC and to explain what work was completed on the file. |
| Ripudaman S. Dhillon | R409799 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.058CD.2016.058 | Guaranteed client a work permit and failed to notify client he would have to pass a trade program examination; failed to provide a Retainer Agreement. |
| Robert Busby | R515176 | TBA | Case Management Conference: February 22, 2021. | CD.2017.045CD.2017.045 | Failed to maintain quality service; failed to communicate with the client in a timely manner. |
| Robin Edoh | R410167 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.357CD.2016.357 | Facilitated a marriage of convenience and deceived client by adding dependent children to sponsorship application without client's consent and knowledge; failed to provide signed Retainer Agreement |
| Rosalinda Ong | R416759 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.381CD.2016.381 | Failed to respond to or update the client regarding PEIPNP program; failed to honour cancellation request or provide refund according to retainer terms. |
| Rounak Farrokhi Koukia | R410615 | Hearing by Videoconference | Oral Adjudication: November 23 and 24, 2020. | CD.2013.877CD.2013.877 | Failed to provide timely services and communicate with client; misappropriated funds required for client's appeal. |
| Rounak Farrokhi Koukia | R410615 | Hearing by Videoconference | Oral Adjudication: November 23 and 24, 2020. | CD.2014.477CD.2014.477 | Took previous employer's confidential information and concealed that information was taken. |
| Rounak Farrokhi Koukia | R410615 | Hearing by Videoconference | Oral Adjudication: November 23 and 24, 2020. | CD.2016.274CD.2016.274 | Failed to provide Retainer Agreement; continued to practice during suspension; forged the client's signature on Use Representative Form. |
| Rupinder Batth | R407671 | TBA | TBA | CD.2020.392CD.2020.392 | Charged 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. |
| Ryan Dean | R409631 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.330CD.2015.330 | Misinformed client by advising her to enter Canada on the basis of an invalid job offer. |
| Ryan Dean | R409631 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.334CD.2016.334 | Made derogatory, bullying and misleading remarks about the complainant in an online video. |
| Ryan Dean | R409631 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.339CD.2016.339 | During election campaign sent emails to another member including false and misleading statements and threatening and abusive language. |
| Ryan Dean | R409631 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.355CD.2016.355 | Made derogatory, misleading and unsubstantiated remarks about the complainant in online videos. |
| Ryan Dean | R409631 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.358CD.2016.358 | During election campaign sent emails to another member including derogatory remarks about the ICCRC and its Board of Directors. |
| Ryan Dean | R409631 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.362CD.2016.362 | At AGM, made unsubstantiated allegations against ICCRC and Board of Directors; acted unprofessionally and aggressively. |
| Ryan Dean | R409631 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.365CD.2016.365 | Sent e-mails calling the complainant corrupt and incompetent; contravened Board Election Campaigning Regulation. |
| Ryan Dean | R409631 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.369CD.2016.369 | Sent e-mails calling the complainant corrupt and incompetent; contravened Board Election Campaigning Regulation. |
| Ryan Dean | R409631 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.380CD.2016.380 | Made unfounded and spurious allegations against the Complainant during election period. |
| Ryan Dean | R409631 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.394CD.2016.394 | (Complaints filed by 29 individuals) Disrupted ICCRC AGM and made unsupported accusations against the ICCRC Board of Directors. |
| Ryan Dean | R409631 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.395CD.2016.395 | (Complaints filed by 29 individuals) During election period send e-mails to members making unsupported accusations against the ICCRC and its Board of Directors. |
| Ryan Dean | R409631 | Hearing by Videoconference | Urgent Motion for Interim Suspension: September 9, 2020. Case Management Conference: January 29, 2021. | CD.2020.313CD.2020.313 | Attempted to unlawfully collect fees from licensed RCIC's and misinformed the public generally. |
| Sabri Hassan | R411791 | Written Adjudication | Case Management Conference: February 5, 2021. | CD.2016.364CD.2016.364 | Submitted incomplete document; failed to provide contact information to CIC; missed CIC correspondence; failed to properly complete and follow-up on application status; failed to communicate; refused refund. |
| Sabri Hassan | R411791 | Written Adjudication | Case Management Conference: February 5, 2021. | CD.2017.002CD.2017.002 | Failed to provide retainer; refused to provide copy of application requested by client; failed to respond to CIC request or notify client; failed to return client property after application refused. |
| Sharandeep Mann | R415175 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: September 3, 2020, December 11, 2020. Discipline Hearing: April 26, 27, 28 and 29, 2021 at 12:00 PM (EST) 9:00 AM (PST). | CD.2018.114CD.2018.114 | Charged clients $20,000 to $30,000 to procure employment; employed clients directly contrary to closed WP and under conditions contrary to employment standards; withheld clients' passports; threatened clients with deportation and allowed clients' status to expire by failing to submit documentation in support of extension. |
| Sigal Barak | R407551 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.012CD.2017.012 | Falsely claimed client would be able to immigrate in 6 months; failed to communicate, provide retainer, or do any work on file. |
| Sigal Barak | R407551 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.257CD.2016.257 | RCIC and/or her agents falsely claimed to be Canadian government officials; contacted applicants falsely claiming they had been short-listed for visas; after being given banking information attempted to extract funds from client accounts without authorization. |
| Sigal Barak | R407551 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.207CD.2017.207 | Misled client into believing they were eligible for EE Skilled Immigrant Program; failed to provide refund when client decided not to proceed; failed to communicate or provide Retainer Agreement; client misled by agent that RCIC was providing services; agent not registered. |
| Sumit Sen | R418703 | Written Adjudication | Case Management Conference: November 5, 2019, March 26, 2020; April 6, 2020; May 25, 2020. Discipline Hearing: October 15, 2020. | CD.2016.277CD.2016.277 | Failed to submit applications on time; acted for both employer and client in LMIA process without consent; demanded large fee for LMIA to go to third party; charged prohibited fee for employment; cut off communication with client and provided no refund. |
| Sumit Sen | R418703 | Written Adjudication | Case Management Conference: November 5, 2019, March 26, 2020; April 6, 2020; May 25, 2020. Discipline Hearing: October 15, 2020. | CD.2017.049CD.2017.049 | Misled client about eligibility; advised IELTS score was acceptable which was false; failed to respond to client communication; no proof application was ever submitted. |
| Sumit Sen | R418703 | Written Adjudication | Case Management Conference: November 5, 2019, March 26, 2020; April 6, 2020; May 25, 2020. Discipline Hearing: October 15, 2020. | CD.2017.052CD.2017.052 | Failed to properly advise client; failed to notify client (employee) that RCIC was also representing employer in LMIA application; required client pay for employer's LMIA; restricted the client from communicating with employer; failed to file LMIA on client's behalf |
| Syed Afaq Hussain Bukhari | R507818 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.116CD.2016.116 | Submitted fraudulent job offer that led to refusal. |
| Syed Rahman | R506922 | TBA | Case Management Conference: September 30, 2020. | CD.2016.336CD.2016.336 | Failed to properly advise the client; failed to provide Retainer Agreement and a refund; failed to communicate with client. |
| Thaer Abuelhaija | R406399 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.202CD.2017.202 | Failed to properly review BOC; failed to provide full file on termination; responded to bad review breaching confidentiality revealing client’s personal information. |
| Vernal Pinnock | R417295 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.555CD.2015.555 | Failed to properly advise client of process to deal with criminal charge; H&C PR application refused for deemed admissibility regarding criminal charge. |
| Victoria Williams | R421391 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.456CD.2015.456 | Failed to inform WP extension application refused leading to expiry of status; applied for PR when client had no status. |
| Vidyut Prakash | R417367 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conferences: November 5, 2019; December 18, 2019; March 27, 2020. Discipline Hearing: April 20 and 21, 2021 at 9:00 AM (EST). | CD.2016.028CD.2016.028 | Failed to properly advise the client; required client pay for employer's LMIA. |
| William Lenard Howie | R508683 | TBA | Case Management Conference: October 23, 2020. Case Settlement Conference: March 26, 2021. Case Management Conference: April 7, 2021. | CD.2017.039CD.2017.039 | Falsely informed the Complainant's clients that the Complainant was under investigation and misinformed the Complainant's clients about the refund. |
| William Lenard Howie | R508683 | TBA | Case Management Conference: October 23, 2020. Case Settlement Conference: March 26, 2021. Case Management Conference: April 7, 2021. | CD.2017.126CD.2017.126 | Failed to stay up-to-date with respect to the requirements of the express entry program and failed to provide a refund. |
| Wissam Qita | R511653 | TBA | TBA | CD.2018.162 et. al.CD.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. |
| Yan Chi | R509252 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: August 6, 2020, February 24, 2021. Discipline Hearing: August 30 and 31, September 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, 2021 at 11:00AM (EST). | CD.2018.264 CD.2018.264 | Counseled the client to misrepresent his marital status; failed to advise the client that he did not qualify for WP; failed to communicate with the client and failed to seek consent to withdraw WP application. |
| Yan Chi | R509252 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: August 6, 2020, February 24, 2021.Discipline Hearing: August 30 and 31, September 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, 2021 at 11:00AM (EST). | CD.2019.031CD.2019.031 | Failed to register with the Registre Québecois Consultants en Immigration Reconnus; failed to register an agent with ICCRC; failed to communicate with client ; misled the client regarding the status of his PR application. |
| Yan Chi | R509252 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: August 6, 2020, February 24, 2021.Discipline Hearing: August 30 and 31, September 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, 2021 at 11:00AM (EST). | CD.2019.095CD.2019.095 | Misled client about application requirements; failed to provide the client with a full refund. |
| Yan Chi | R509252 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: August 6, 2020, February 24, 2021. Discipline Hearing: August 30 and 31, September 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, 2021 at 11:00AM (EST). | CD.2019.135CD.2019.135 | Charged the client for employment; failed to disclose the conflict of interest; misrepresented the description, remuneration and nature of the supervisor position to the client and to the AINP; advised the client to misrepresent the number of employees working at the employer to the AINP officer. |
| Yan Chi | R509252 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: August 6, 2020, February 24, 2021.Discipline Hearing: August 30 and 31, September 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, 2021 at 11:00AM (EST). | CD.2019.145CD.2019.145 | Charged the client for employment; failed to render receipt for fees; failed to disclose the conflict of interest; misrepresented the description, renumeration and nature of the supervisor position at the employer to the client and to the AINP; failed to inform the client about the need to attend an in-person interview; failed to prominently display the name that she has registered with the ICCRC in her advertisements. |
| Yan Chi | R509252 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: August 6, 2020, February 24, 2021. Discipline Hearing: August 30 and 31, September 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, 2021 at 11:00AM (EST). | CD.2019.170CD.2019.170 | Failed to advise the client about the specific qualifications for the AINP application; charged the client for employment; threatened the client; forced the client to enter into an Acknowledgement of Debt. |
| Yan Chi | R509252 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: August 6, 2020, February 24, 2021. Discipline Hearing: August 30 and 31, September 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, 2021 at 11:00AM (EST). | CD.2019.222CD.2019.222 | Failed to render receipt for fees; failed to disclose the conflict of interest; charged for employment; misrepresented the description, renumeration and nature of the supervisor position at the employer to the client and to the AINP; counselled the client to misrepresent to the AINP officer materials facts. |
| Yan Chi | R509252 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: August 6, 2020, February 24, 2021. Discipline Hearing: August 30 and 31, September 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, 2021 at 11:00AM (EST). | CD.2019.281CD.2019.281 | Charged the client for employment; failed to disclose the conflict of interest; misrepresented the description, renumeration and nature of the supervisor position at the employer to the client and to the AINP; advised the client to mislead an AINP officer. |
| Yan Chi | R509252 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: August 6, 2020, February 24, 2021.Discipline Hearing: August 30 and 31, September 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, 2021 at 11:00AM (EST). | CD.2019.332CD.2019.332 | Misrepresented the client's employment history and language skills, pressured the client to enter into a share purchase agreement; forced the client to enter into an Acknowledgement of Debt; mislead an AINP officer; failed to respond to the Procedural Fairness Request; failed to disclose conflict of interest; coerced the client into entering a loan agreement. |
| Yan Chi | R509252 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: August 6, 2020, February 24, 2021.Discipline Hearing: August 30 and 31, September 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, 2021 at 11:00AM (EST). | CD.2019.344CD.2019.344 | Charged the client for employment; failed to disclose the conflict of interest; failed to return personal property to the client; failed to communicate with the client adequately and promptly. |
| Yan Chi | R509252 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: August 6, 2020, February 24, 2021. Discipline Hearing: August 30 and 31, September 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, 2021 at 11:00AM (EST). | CD.2019.352CD.2019.352 | Failed to provide the client with an invoice or statement of account; charged the client for employment; failed to disclose the conflict of interest; misrepresented the client's job duties and work history in the AINP application. |
| Yan Chi | R509252 | Hearing by Videoconference | Case Management Conference: August 6, 2020, February 24, 2021. Discipline Hearing: August 30 and 31, September 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, 2021 at 11:00AM (EST). | CD.2019.355CD.2019.355 | Failed to provide the client with an invoice or statement of account; charged the client for employment; failed to disclose the conflict of interest; misrepresented the client's job duties in the application. |
| Young Bae | R407311 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.121CD.2016.121 | Misrepresented the nature of client’s employment for WP extension; client’s later PR application rejected by CIC based on RCIC’s misrepresentation. |
AGM = Annual General Meeting
ATIP = Access to Information and Privacy
CBSA = Canada Border Services Agency
CIC = Citizenship and Immigration Canada
ESDC = Employment and Social Development Canada
EE = Express Entry
H&C = Humanitarian & Compassionate
IAD = Immigration Appeal Division
IRB = Immigration and Refugee Board
IRCC = Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
LMIA = Labour Market Impact Assessment
LMO = Labour Market Opinion
MP = Member of Parliament
PIF = Personal Information Form
PGWP = Post-Graduation Work Permit
PNP = Provincial Nominee Program
PR = Permanent Residence
PRRA = Pre-Removal Risk Assessment
RAD = Refugee Appeal Division
RCIC = Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
RISIA = Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor
RPD = Refugee Protection Division
SP = Study Permit
TRP = Temporary Resident Permit
TRV = Temporary Resident Visa
TWP = Temporary Work Permit
UCI = Unique Client Identifier
WP = Work Permit
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