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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abeer Qita | R506904 | Hearing by Videoconference | Prehearing Conferences: February 7; March 28; April 25, 2019; Discipline Hearing: March 26-29, 2019 (Adjourned); September 23-24; October 3-4, 2019 | CD.2016.188CD.2016.188 | Charged sponsored refugees exorbitant consultancy fees; required refugees to pay settlement fees contrary to program guidelines; included unreasonable terms in retainer; failed to maintain proper accounting records |
| Abeer Qita | R506904 | Hearing by Videoconference | Prehearing Conferences: February 7; March 28; April 25, 2019; Discipline Hearing: March 26-29, 2019 (Adjourned); September 23-24; October 3-4, 2019 | CD.2016.405CD.2016.405 | Charged sponsored refugees exorbitant consultancy fees; required refugees to pay settlement fees contrary to program guidelines; included unreasonable terms in retainer; failed to maintain proper accounting records |
| 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.2015.569CD.2015.569 | Misrepresented fees |
| Amir Shuval | R419239 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.258CD.2016.258 | Member and Agents impersonated Government of Canada |
| Artem Djukic | R409919 | Hearing by Videoconference | Urgent Motion for Interim Suspension: February 21, 2019 (Written Hearing); Prehearing Conferences: April 11; May 16, 2019 Discipline Hearing - Week of July 22, 2019 | CD.2018.175 et. al.CD.2018.175 et. al. | Notice of Urgent Motion for Interim Suspension |
| 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 | TBA | 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 Member 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. |
| Carlito Manansala | R508779 | Hearing by Videoconference | Urgent Motion for Interim Suspension: September 14; October 2, 2018; 12 PM (ET) | CD.2018.315CD.2018.315 | Member has been charged criminally for offences under the Immigration and Refugee Protect 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. |
| Charles Benito | R516032 | Hearing by Videoconference | Urgent Motion for Interim Suspension: September 14; October 2, 2018; 12 PM (ET) | CD.2018.316CD.2018.316 | Member has been charged criminally for offences under the Immigration and Refugee Protect 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. |
| Cem Turetken | R508954 | Hearing by Videoconference | Urgent Motion for Interim Suspension: February 25 and 29, 2019 Discipline Settlement Review: April 17, 2019; 1 PM (ET) | CD.2016.016CD.2016.016 | Accepted payment and provided no services; failed to communicate with client. |
| Columbo (Jon) Salvador | R418335 | TBA | TBA | CD.2013.874CD.2013.874 | Failed to provide services in timely fashion, failed to return client property, and threatened client. |
| 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.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. |
| Douglas Randal Boldt | R407999 | TBA | Prehearing Conferences: August 9; October 9 and 15, 2018; April 25, 2019 | CD.2017.273CD.2017.273 | Permitted client to work for Member's company contrary to work permit; failed to provide retainer agreement, return client file, or return $60,000 paid to Member's girlfriend. |
| Edmond Sadonou | R508030 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.481CD.2015.481 | Failed to communicate with client or provide update on application status. |
| Eric Leung | R414191 | TBA | TBA | 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 | TBA | Prehearing Conference: October 12, 2016 | 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. |
| Gurpreet Singh Khaira | R413175 | TBA | Prehearing 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. |
| 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 Member is now with a new consulting company. |
| Jun Cheng | R408951 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.149CD.2016.149 | Charged foreign temporary workers fees for finding them jobs, contrary to Manitoba Worker Recruitment and Protection Act. |
| Kazem Seyedalikhani | R418751 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.009CD.2017.009 | Impersonated another member and misled that member'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. |
| Kuldeep Kumar Bansal | R407527 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.374CD.2015.374 | Accepted $3000 to obtain LMO for client seeking a work permit; failed to perform services. |
| Kuldeep Kumar Bansal | R407527 | TBA | TBA | 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 | TBA | TBA | 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 | TBA | 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 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.006CD.2016.006 | Failed to properly advise and communicate with client; Failed to provide refund as promised. |
| Kuldeep Kumar Bansal | R407527 | TBA | 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 | TBA | 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 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.023CD.2017.023 | Failed to provide a retainer agreement. |
| 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 member would receive $70,000 kickback; failed to communicate with client or advise on immigration steps. |
| Mahamood Carl Hosein | R412007 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.500CD.2015.500 | Misled client by agreeing to provide refund then giving a cheque that bounced. |
| Mahamood Carl Hosein | R412007 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.100CD.2017.100 | Provided incorrect advice and paid out a refund in small amounts over 2 years. |
| Marko Vitorovich | R421023 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.087CD.2017.087 | During a meeting with an IRCC officer and his clients, the member yelled at and behaved in an aggressive manner towards the officer. |
| 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. |
| Mir Jamil Azimzadeh | R407239 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.010CD.2017.010 | Failed to notify client that he is not authorized to represent the client in Quebec and that the client's confidential information would be disclosed to another lawyer; forged the client's signature; failed to submit or lost application; failed to properly advise the client on eligibility; refused refund on basis that client had filed complaint. |
| Muhammad Watto | R421263 | ICCRC Burlington Classroom | Motions by Conference Call: January 10; February 8, 2018; Discipline Hearing: August 30-31, 2018 (Hearing to be Re-scheduled) | CD.2015.549CD.2015.549 | Acted as interested third party to subvert ICCRC electoral process; defamed and slandered other members by making sweeping allegations with no supporting evidence. |
| Muhammad Watto | R421263 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.359CD.2016.359 | Disrupted ICCRC AGM; defamed and slandered other members by making sweeping allegations with no supporting evidence. |
| Muhammad Watto | R421263 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.363CD.2016.363 | Disrupted ICCRC AGM; defamed and slandered other members by making sweeping allegations with no supporting evidence. |
| Muhammad Watto | R421263 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.393CD.2016.393 | (Complaints filed by 29 individuals) Disrupted ICCRC AGM; defamed and slandered other members by making sweeping allegations with no supporting evidence. |
| Nana Mikhelidze | R415671 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.306CD.2015.306 | Misled client by submitting an application based on an invalid job offer; stopped communicating with client afterwards; failed to return $10,000 fee as outlined in retainer. |
| Nana Mikhelidze | R415671 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.313CD.2015.313 | Misled client by submitting an application based on an invalid job offer; stopped communicating with client afterwards; failed to return $10,000 fee as outlined in retainer. |
| Nana Mikhelidze | R415671 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.345CD.2015.345 | Failed to disclose affiliation with recruiting firm; submitted false job offers for 6 separate clients. |
| Nana Mikhelidze | R415671 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.312CD.2016.312 | Misled client by submitting an application based on an invalid job offer; failed to disclose business relationship with recruiter. |
| 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. |
| Oleksandr Arbetov | R407007 | Hearing by Teleconference | Prehearing Conferences: August 27, 2018; January 10, 2019; Urgent Motion for Interim Suspension: September 6, 2018; 12 PM (ET); Discipline Hearing: February 13, 2019; 11 AM (ET); 8 AM (PT) | CD.2016.025CD.2016.025 | Failed to identify employment opportunities for the client then refused to provide a refund as promised; after complaint was filed directly contacted and threatened client. |
| Oleksandr Arbetov | R407007 | Hearing by Teleconference | Prehearing Conferences: August 27, 2018; January 10, 2019; Urgent Motion for Interim Suspension: September 6, 2018; 12 PM (ET); Discipline Hearing: February 13, 2019; 11 AM (ET); 8 AM (PT) | CD.2016.026CD.2016.026 | Failed to adequately advise client; failed to respond to client. |
| Oleksandr Arbetov | R407007 | Hearing by Teleconference | Prehearing Conferences: August 27, 2018; January 10, 2019; Urgent Motion for Interim Suspension: September 6, 2018; 12 PM (ET); Discipline Hearing: February 13, 2019; 11 AM (ET); 8 AM (PT) | CD.2016.158CD.2016.158 | Failed to provide any information on application progress; failed to provide a signed retainer agreement. |
| Oleksandr Arbetov | R407007 | Hearing by Teleconference | Prehearing Conferences: August 27, 2018; January 10, 2019; Urgent Motion for Interim Suspension: September 6, 2018; 12 PM (ET); Discipline Hearing: February 13, 2019; 11 AM (ET); 8 AM (PT) | CD.2016.354CD.2016.354 | Misled client to believe he could obtain PR in about 1 year; failed to submit documents in time leading to refusal of WP; failed to issue receipts for $35,000 in fees. |
| Oleksandr Arbetov | R407007 | Hearing by Teleconference | Prehearing Conferences: August 27, 2018; January 10, 2019; Urgent Motion for Interim Suspension: September 6, 2018; 12 PM (ET); Discipline Hearing: February 13, 2019; 11 AM (ET); 8 AM (PT) | CD.2017.119CD.2017.119 | Misled client about application process and timing; failed to provide any services; failed to respond to client. |
| Oleksandr Arbetov | R407007 | Hearing by Teleconference | Prehearing Conferences: August 27, 2018; January 10, 2019; Urgent Motion for Interim Suspension: September 6, 2018; 12 PM (ET); Discipline Hearing: February 13, 2019; 11 AM (ET); 8 AM (PT) | CD.2017.125CD.2017.125 | Failed to submit documents to CIC on time; failed to respond to client and to notify client of refusal. |
| 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. |
| Parvinder Sandhu | R418407 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.271CD.2015.271 | Misinformed client about application requirements; refused to provide refund |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Richard Serour | R418711 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.098CD.2016.098 | Provided incorrect advice and when application was refused, lied to client about reasons for refusal. |
| Ripudaman S. Dhillon | R409799 | TBA | TBA | CD.2014.238CD.2014.238 | Provided incorrect assurances of eligibility for first application; when clients 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. |
| 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 |
| Rounak Farrokhi Koukia | R410615 | TBA | TBA | 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 | TBA | TBA | CD.2014.477CD.2014.477 | Misappropriated previous employer's confidential information and concealed the misappropriation. |
| 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. |
| Sharandeep Mann | R415175 | Hearing by Videoconference | Urgent Motion for Interim Suspension: October 17 and 29; November 15 and 28-29; December 20-21, 2018; 11 AM (ET) | 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 |
| Sumit Sen | R418703 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.052CD.2017.052 | Failed to properly advise client; failed to notify client (employee) that Member 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 Atiqur Rahman | R506922 | Hearing by Videoconference | Prehearing Conferences: October 25, 2018; January 25, 2019; Discipline Hearing: January 30, 2019; 10 AM (ET); March 18-20, 2019; 2 PM (ET) | CD.2016.336CD.2016.336 | Accepted $30,000 fee in exchange for employing client in support of her PR application; failed to file application in timely manner; failed to respond to client in timely manner, particularly after application was refused; failed to honour refund; made abusive and threatening comments to client; failed to provide retainer agreement. |
| Valeriy Kozyrev | R506657 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.483CD.2015.483 | Failed to file PR application in timely manner; failed to disclose refusal letter and misled client to believe that efforts were being made to file documents when application was already refused. |
| William Lenard Howie | R508683 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.082CD.2016.082 | Improperly advised clients to pay for an application that had no chance of success. |
| Wissam Qita | R511653 | TBA | TBA | CD.2018.162 et. al.CD.2018.162 et. al. | the Member was charged with a Criminal offence. the Member had refugees fund the costs of their own settlement, contrary to the intention of the program. |
| Yingpu Zhang | R508085 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.280CD.2016.280 | Misled client about application timelines and process; denied client opportunity to review application; signed client's name on application forms. |
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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