Overview
Fraudulent immigration consultants, fake visa/PR promises, and unregistered recruiting agents are addressed under the Emigration Act, 1983 and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 for paid consultancy services, with criminal remedies for cheating.
Key Provisions — Emigration Act, 1983 & Consumer Protection Act, 2019
- Overseas recruitment requires a valid registration certificate.
- Paid visa/immigration consultancy is 'service' under the Act.
- Guaranteed-visa promises for money are unfair trade practices.
- Cheating and online fraud attract criminal action.
What You Can Claim
Refund of fees paid
Compensation for fraud
Action against the agent
Criminal complaint for cheating
How We Solve It
1
Preserve Evidence
Agreements, receipts, chats, and promises in writing.
2
Legal Notice
A demand for refund within a fixed period.
3
Complaint
Consumer complaint and/or police/cyber complaint.
4
Recover Money
We pursue refund and compensation.
Typical timeline: Notice within days · resolution 3–12 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
I paid a visa agent who cheated me — can I recover?
Yes — file a consumer complaint for the paid service and a police/cyber complaint for cheating.
Are guaranteed-visa promises legal?
No genuine agent guarantees a visa for money — such promises are usually unfair practices or fraud.