Canada reveals cases of diploma mills involving HK immigrants
發佈日期: 2025-09-19 20:22
TVB News
Canadian media have reported cases of diploma mills among Hong Kong people applying for permanent residence.
The country's immigration department has suggested imposing fines of up to 1.5 million Canadian dollars, which is equivalent to nearly 8.5 million Hong Kong dollars.
Canada's "lifeboat" scheme designed to fast track educated immigrants from Hong Kong was set up in 2021 and adjusted in 2023.
Those who applied for open work permits are required to obtain academic credentials by a recognised accreditation body within the past ten years.
It is reported that least seven Federal Court decisions involving applicants rejected for misrepresentation, including using plagiarism and ghostwriters to "game application process."
An expert says the lapse in Canada's visa application system shows the lack of effective regulation and called on the government to strengthen legislation.
