Last Updated On 23 October 2025, 9:42 AM EDT (Toronto Time)
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has penalized a total of 18 individuals and entities with nearly half a million in penalties for contraventions of the Ontario Immigration Act, as part of its latest enforcement update published on October 21, 2025.
Among the violators, unlicensed consultant Jaskaran Jit Singh stands out with a massive $66,000 in cumulative administrative penalties issued through multiple enforcement orders.
This is making it one of the largest penalties ever imposed on an unlicensed immigration representative in Ontario.
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Multiple Violations, One Unlicensed Consultant
According to the OINP’s official contraventions list, Jaskaran Jit Singh, identified as an unlicensed immigration representative, received seven separate administrative monetary penalties.
Between April 11 and April 26, 2025, all related to Contravention #8—representing or advising clients without authorization.
| Date of Order | Contravention | Penalty Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2025 | #8 | $17,000 |
| April 24, 2025 | #8 | $2,000 |
| April 25, 2025 | #8 | $5,000 |
| April 25, 2025 | #8 | $8,000 |
| April 25, 2025 | #8 | $17,000 |
| April 26, 2025 | #8 | $15,000 |
| April 26, 2025 | #8 | $2,000 |
| Total Penalty | — | $66,000 |
Each order was issued for operating without a license and/or providing misleading representation to applicants.
The cumulative fine of $66,000 marks a significant escalation in Ontario’s efforts to deter illegal immigration consultancy practices.
A Total of 18 Individuals and Entities Penalized by OINP in 2025
As of October 21, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) published the following list of representatives, consultants, and applicants who have received either monetary penalties or banning orders for violating the Ontario Immigration Act.
| Name | Description | Date of Order | Contravention | Penalty / Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Kwan Wai Chan | Representative (RCIC #R528382) | Jan 29, 2025 | 1 | Administrative penalty – $150,000 |
| O’ Canada Immigration Services Ltd. | Immigration Consultancy | Jan 29, 2025 | 1 | Administrative penalty – $150,000 |
| Rohit Jayaprakash | Unlicensed Representative | Feb 7, 2025 | 8 | Administrative penalty – $2,899 |
| Enas R. A. Ilaw | Applicant | Feb 10, 2025 | 5 | Banning Order – 3 years |
| Vamsi Vikas Amujala | Applicant | Feb 10, 2025 | 5 | Banning Order – 3 years |
| Shahrzad Baserisalehi | Applicant | Feb 10, 2025 | 5 | Banning Order – 3 years |
| Gedion Atafack Agokeng | Applicant | Feb 24, 2025 | 5 | Banning Order – 3 years |
| Anirud Kumar Sampath Kumar | Applicant | Apr 1, 2025 | 5 | Banning Order – 3 years |
| Jaskaran Jit Singh | Unlicensed Representative | Apr 11–26, 2025 | 8 | 7 separate penalties totaling $66,000 |
| Ravjot Singh | Representative (RCIC #R533527) | Apr 11–28, 2025 | 2 | Administrative penalties – $33,000 total |
| Vivian Onyinyechi Alagamba | Applicant | Apr 24, 2025 | 5 | Banning Order – 3 years |
| Navdeep Singh | Applicant | May 1, 2025 | 5 | Banning Order – 5 years |
| Ankur Mehrotra | Applicant | May 1, 2025 | 5 | Banning Order – 3 years |
| Ravjot Singh | Representative (RCIC #R533527) | Jun 3, 2025 | 2 | Banning Order – 5 years |
| Amina Nkandak Kurmi | Applicant | Jun 3, 2025 | 5 | Banning Order – 3 years |
| Fei Gao | Representative (RCIC #R518045) | Jun 4, 2025 | 2 | Administrative penalty – $82,000 |
| Sahil Mangla | Representative (RCIC #R707378) | Jun 25, 2025 | 2 | Administrative penalty – $3,500 |
| Ling Yun Chen | Representative (RCIC #510226) | Jun 27, 2025 | 6 | Administrative penalty – $10,000 |
| Sun Yuen Kong | Applicant | Jun 27, 2025 | 10 | Banning Order – 5 years |
This list reflects the province’s stepped-up enforcement actions in 2025, ranging from financial penalties against licensed and unlicensed consultants to multi-year bans for applicants found to have provided false or misleading information.
This is the reason that we always advise the applicants to always ensure their information is correct and only hire a licensed immigration consultant in good standing with The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants.
Reasons for issuing orders
For the following violation or violations, orders have been issued:
- By failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that the information provided in the application was accurate and correct, not misleading, and not likely to result in an error in the administration of the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015, the representative violated subsection 5(2) of Ontario Regulation 421/17 (Approvals under the OINP and Other Matters).
- By failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that the information submitted in the application was accurate, correct, and not misleading, the representative violated subsection 5(2) of Ontario Regulation 421/17 (Approvals under the OINP and Other Matters).
- By neglecting to provide exact, correct, and non-misleading information, the employer violated subsection 5(1) of Ontario Regulation 421/17 (Approvals under the OINP and Other Matters).
- By neglecting to disclose the information requested in a letter issued under the authority of section 15 of the Act (Disclosure by applicants, recruiters, and representatives), the employer violated section 15 of the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015.
- By failing to provide complete, correct, and non-misleading information, the applicant violated subsection 5(1) of Ontario Regulation 421/17 (Approvals under the OINP and Other Matters).
- By neglecting to furnish the information demanded by a letter issued under the authority of section 15 of the Act (Disclosure by applicants, recruiters, and representatives), the representative violated section 15 of the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015.
- By neglecting to provide accurate, correct, and non-misleading information that would not reasonably result in an error in the administration of the Act, the employer violated subsection 5(1) of Ontario Regulation 421/17 (Approvals under the OINP and Other Matters).
- A person who is not (a) authorized by the Law Society Act to act as a representative or who is not (b) licensed and in good standing as an immigration and citizenship consultant under the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act (Canada) or a successor Act to it, or (c) any other person designated by the Minister, violated subsection 14 (1) of the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015 by knowingly, directly or indirectly, acting as a representative or offering to do so.
- By neglecting to submit the information requested in a letter sent under the authority of section 15 of the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015 (Disclosure by applicants, recruiters, and representatives), the applicant violated that section.
- By failing to provide information that is accurate, correct, and neither misleading nor likely to result in an error in the administration of the Act, the applicant violated subsection 5(1) of Ontario Regulation 421/17 (Approvals under the OINP and Other Matters).
OINP’s Crackdown on Immigration Misconduct
The OINP’s publication of contraventions is part of its broader program integrity initiative aimed at:
- Deterring unlicensed representation and fraudulent advice,
- Ensuring fairness and transparency in the OINP nomination process, and
- Protecting legitimate applicants from being exploited by unauthorized agents.
Officials emphasize that all OINP applicants, employers, and representatives are required to provide information that is accurate, correct, and not misleading.
Failure to comply may result in heavy financial penalties or bans from participating in the program for up to five years.
Stronger Enforcement Measures Introduced in 2025
The OINP has expanded its enforcement authority under the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015 to:
- Increase maximum penalties up to $150,000 per contravention.
- Publicly name individuals and companies found in violation.
- Immediately ban applicants or employers proven to have provided false information.
These measures form part of Ontario’s ongoing effort to strengthen the credibility of its immigration system amid rising demand for provincial nominations and a surge in unregulated immigration advisors.
What Applicants Should Do
To avoid becoming a victim of immigration fraud:
- Verify consultant credentials on the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC).
- Avoid unlicensed representatives who claim faster results or “guaranteed nominations.”
- Report suspicious activity to:
📧 programintegrityteam@ontario.ca - Keep all documentation, contracts, and receipts related to immigration representation.
Expert Commentary
Immigration experts praise OINP’s transparency initiative as a model for other provinces.
“By publishing penalties and bans, Ontario is ensuring accountability in its immigration system,” said a Toronto-based policy analyst.
“The $66,000 fine against Jaskaran Jit Singh is not just a penalty—it’s a message to all unauthorized consultants preying on newcomers.”
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program’s 2025 enforcement update underscores a clear warning:
Ontario will not tolerate misrepresentation or unlicensed immigration practice.
With 18 individuals and entities penalized so far this year—including unlicensed consultant Jaskaran Jit Singh, who faces a record $66,000 fine.
The province is making good on its promise to protect both the integrity of the immigration process and the interests of genuine applicants.
📰 Key Takeaways
- Total Penalized (2025): 18 individuals and entities
- Top Fine: $150,000 (two cases)
- Total Fine: $491,000
- Law Invoked: Ontario Immigration Act
- Authority: Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
- Enforcement Trend: Stricter penalties, public disclosure, immediate bans
Source: OINP Updates 2025
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