Discipline Committee Rules of ProcedureDiscipline 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.
| Name | Licence# | Location | Date | Notice* | Summary of Allegations |
| Abeer Qita | R506904 | Video-conference | 26-29-Mar-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
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| Video-conference | 26-29-Mar-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
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| Amir Shuval | R419239 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.011CD.2017.011 | Accepted payment through unregistered agent and provided no services
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| TBA | TBA | CD.2015.569CD.2015.569 | Misrepresented fees | ||
| TBA | TBA | CD.2016.258CD.2016.258 | Member and Agents impersonated Government of Canada | ||
| Artem Djukic | R409919 | Written Hearing | 21-Feb-2019 | CD.2017.174 et. al.CD.2017.174 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Carlito Manansala Benito | R508779 | TBS | TBS | CD.2018.315CD.2018.315 | 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
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| Carl Mark Benito | R515855 | TBS | TBS | 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
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| Charles Benito | R516032 | TBS | TBS | CD.2018.316CD.2018.316 | 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
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| Cem Turetken | R508954 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.016CD.2016.016 | Accepted payment and provided no services; failed to communicate with client.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Devinder Sandhu | R418415 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.272CD.2015.272 | Misinformed client about application requirements; refused to provide refund.
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| 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 | TBA | 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.
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| 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.
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| Garsendy-Emmanuel Guillaume | R507422 | TBA | TBA | 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.
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| Gurpreet Singh Khaira | R413175 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.212CD.2016.212 | Failed to advise client about government service fee leading to application refusal.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| TBA | TBA | CD.2016.149CD.2016.149 | Charged foreign temporary workers fees for finding them jobs, contrary to Manitoba Worker Recruitment and Protection Act.
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| Kazem Seyedalikhani | R418751 | TBA | TBA | CD.2017.009CD.2017.009 | Impersonated another member and misled that member’s client by providing incorrect advice
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| TBA | TBA | CD.2015.409CD.2015.409 | Failed to apply for work permit application for client and failed to respond to client communications.
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| TBA | TBA | CD.2015.518CD.2015.518 | Failed to properly advise client and failed to provide a retainer agreement or receipt for payment.
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| TBA | TBA | CD.2016.006CD.2016.006 | Failed to properly advise and communicate with client; Failed to provide refund as promised.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Mahamood Carl Hosein | R412007 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.500CD.2015.500 | Misled client by agreeing to provide refund then giving a cheque that bounced.
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| 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.
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| Manu Datta | R409559 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.024CD.2016.024 | Following failed applications, failed to provide client with documents submitted or original retainer agreement.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Muhammad Watto | R421263 | TBA | TBA | 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.
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| TBA | TBA | CD.2016.359CD.2016.359 | Disrupted ICCRC AGM; defamed and slandered other members by making sweeping allegations with no supporting evidence.
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| TBA | TBA | CD.2016.363CD.2016.363 | Disrupted ICCRC AGM; defamed and slandered other members by making sweeping allegations with no supporting evidence.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| TBA | TBA | CD.2015.345CD.2015.345 | Failed to disclose affiliation with recruiting firm; submitted false job offers for 6 separate clients.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| TBA | TBA | CD.2015.579CD.2015.579 | Misled client about status of two PR applications. | ||
| Oleksandr Arbetov | R407007 | Video-conference | 13-February, 2019; 11 AM (EDT); 8 AM (PDT) | 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.
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| Video-conference | 13-February, 2019; 11 AM (EDT); 8 AM (PDT) | CD.2016.026CD.2016.026 | Failed to adequately advise client; failed to respond to client. | ||
| Video-conference | 13-February, 2019; 11 AM (EDT); 8 AM (PDT) | CD.2016.158CD.2016.158 | Failed to provide any information on application progress; failed to provide a signed retainer agreement.
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| Video-conference | 13-February, 2019; 11 AM (EDT); 8 AM (PDT) | 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.
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| Video-conference | 13-February, 2019; 11 AM (EDT); 8 AM (PDT) | CD.2017.119CD.2017.119 | Misled client about application process and timing; failed to provide any services; failed to respond to client.
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| Video-conference | 13-February, 2019; 11 AM (EDT); 8 AM (PDT) | CD.2017.125CD.2017.125 | Failed to submit documents to CIC on time; failed to respond to client and to notify client of refusal.
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| 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.
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| Parvinder Sandhu | R418407 | TBA | TBA | CD.2015.271CD.2015.271 | Misinformed client about application requirements; refused to provide refund
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| 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
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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
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| 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.
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| 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
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| TBA | TBA | CD.2016.334CD.2016.334 | Made derogatory, bullying and misleading remarks about the complainant in an online video.
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| 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.
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| TBA | TBA | CD.2016.355CD.2016.355 | Made derogatory, misleading and unsubstantiated remarks about the complainant in online videos.
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| 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.
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| TBA | TBA | CD.2016.362CD.2016.362 | At AGM, made unsubstantiated allegations against ICCRC and Board of Directors; acted unprofessionally and aggressively.
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| TBA | TBA | CD.2016.365CD.2016.365 | Sent e-mails calling the complainant corrupt and incompetent; contravened Board Election Campaigning Regulation.
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| TBA | TBA | CD.2016.369CD.2016.369 | Sent e-mails calling the complainant corrupt and incompetent; contravened Board Election Campaigning Regulation.
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| TBA | TBA | CD.2016.380CD.2016.380 | Made unfounded and spurious allegations against the Complainant during election period.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Sharandeep Mann | R415175 | TBA | TBA | 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
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| 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
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| Syed Afaq Hussain Bukhari | R507818 | TBA | TBA | CD.2016.116CD.2016.116 | Submitted fraudulent job offer that led to refusal. |
| Syed Atiqur Rahman | R506922 | Video-conference | March 18-20, 2019
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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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Wissam Qita | R511653 | TBD | TBD | 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.
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| 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.
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* Where proceedings are conducted only in either English or French, the ICCRC does not translate the Notices of Referrals, Notices of Hearings, or related Tribunal notices into the other official language.
| AGM = Annual General Meeting CBSA = Canada Border Services Agency CIC = Citizenship and Immigration Canada IRB = Immigration and Refugee Board IRCC = Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada LMIA = Labour Market Impact Assessment LMO = Labour Market Opinion MP = Member of Parliament PGWP = Post-Graduate Work Permit PR = Permanent Residence |
PRRA = Pre-Removal Risk Assessment RAD = Refugee Appeal Division RPD = Refugee Protection Division SP = Study Permit TWP = Temporary Work Permit UCI = Unique Client Identifier WP = Work Permit |
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