Immigration experts in Alberta are raising concerns over a growing scam targeting temporary foreign workers. Scammers are posing as employers and charging unauthorized fees for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA), which should be free for job seekers. These fraudulent actors promise jobs and demand exorbitant fees ranging from $2,000 to $200,000. Victims often deplete their savings or incur debt, leading to long-term financial and emotional distress. Alberta’s immigration authorities and advocacy groups are taking measures to combat this scam and support affected individuals. The federal government has also increased penalties for non-compliant employers to protect worker rights.
