In a historic move, Saskatchewan has pressed charges against an individual for offering immigration services without the necessary license. This development is linked to the ordeal of TingTing Biao, a Chinese immigrant whose experience was detailed by CBC News last year. Biao’s journey to Canada turned into a nightmare after she invested a significant sum of money, $40,000, with Jun Su and June HR Solutions in Saskatoon for immigration assistance, only to discover that Su was not a licensed immigration consultant.
Jun Su, who claimed to assist her husband, licensed consultant Zheng Tao Li, stated that her advice was based on his guidance and her own experience. The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants, responsible for regulating the profession in Canada, acknowledged the charge against the unauthorized practitioner. According to the college, unauthorized practitioners present considerable risks to the public by offering Canadian immigration advice without proper licensing.
For the first time, the provincial government has filed charges against Su for providing immigration services without a license, violating the Immigration Services Act of 2024. Legal expert Richard Kurland, with four decades of experience in immigration law, expressed surprise at the swift action taken by the Saskatchewan government and emphasized the importance of preventing similar incidents in the future. If convicted, Su could face a maximum fine of $750,000 and/or a two-year prison sentence.
The Ministry of Immigration and Career Training urges individuals with immigration inquiries or complaints to contact its Program Compliance Branch for assistance. Biao’s unfortunate experience, wherein she lost a substantial amount of money pursuing Canadian residency through June HR Solutions, underscores the need for vigilance and caution when engaging with immigration consultants. Su is scheduled to appear in Saskatoon provincial court on Feb. 18 for her alleged involvement in providing unauthorized immigration services.
The troubling case serves as a cautionary tale about the risks associated with unlicensed immigration consultants and highlights the importance of conducting thorough research and due diligence before seeking immigration assistance.