Informal Request for ATI Records Previously Released

Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Year: 2024

Month: September

Request Number: 2A-2024-05354

Request Summary: Seeking a copy of the final version of advertising proposal for the study permit campaign timeframe can be January 01, 2023 to April 15, 2024. clarification We are requesting access to all Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) directives, memorandums, emails, instructions to officers, handouts, notices, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that pertain to: A the assessment of Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) and Work Permit applications in India, specifically in instances where there is suspicion of representation by an unauthorized agent on behalf of the applicant. Please exclude information that is protected or that cannot be disclosed due to program integrity. Please include general information related to the strategies / techniques being used. B all reports, memos and if possible emails, pertaining to unauthorized agents in India (those who falsely represent applicants and submit applications for Work Permits or Temporary Resident Visas on their behalf) . I am seeking information on what IRCC is doing to counter the ghost agents in India submitting these TRV applications, besides social media campaigns. timeframe can be January 01, 2023 to April 15, 2024 Please exclude any personal information or details that necessitate special authorization for disclosure. We request that only materials and information available in English be included in your response. timeframe can be January 01, 2023 to April 15, 2024. original We are requesting access to all Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) directives, memorandums, emails, instructions to officers, handouts, notices, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that pertain to the assessment of Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) and Work Permit applications in India, specifically in instances where there is suspicion of representation by an unauthorized agent on behalf of the applicant. Additionally, we seek detailed information regarding trends identified by the IRCC in relation to this issue and the measures being implemented to address the malpractice of unauthorized agents who falsely represent applicants and submit applications for Work Permits or Temporary Resident Visas on their behalf. Please exclude any personal information or details that necessitate special authorization for disclosure. We request that only materials and information available in English be included in your response. timeframe can be January 01, 2023 to April 15, 2024.

Disposition: Disclosed in part

Number of pages: 10

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