Check three things. First, credentials: for Canada, only licensed RCICs or lawyers can legally charge for immigration advice — verify them on the official regulator's register. Second, promises: "guaranteed visa," "100% success" or "we'll get you a job offer for a fee" are all scam language; no honest firm guarantees outcomes, and selling job offers is illegal. Third, paper: real firms give written contracts and receipts. Our Immigration Advisory page explains how legitimate advice works.
Updated July 2026