News and Events
09 June 2014
09.06.2014, Skopje
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Ombudsman of the Republic of Macedonia received a letter from the Office of the Mediator of Quebec, in relation to the frequent web announcements of intermediaries offering easier way for obtaining Canadian visa.
In order to protect the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia who want to apply for immigration visa to Quebec and Canada, the Ombudsman informs about the recommendation issued by the Mediator of Quebec for paying particular attention to all announcements-offers for mediation when issuing visa due to frequent phenomenon of deceived citizens by individuals and agencies who present themselves as state agents-mediators. For certain amount of financial compensation which should be paid in advance, they offer assistance for faster and easier obtain of immigration visa to Quebec and Canada.
Due to these reasons an announcement is made where it is pointed to the fact that for issuing immigration visa there is no need of intermediaries when submitting the applications to the immigration services of Quebec and Canada. Also, the citizens should not succumb themselves to additional costs for payments of the fees to the intermediaries.
Should the citizens decide to use the services of an intermediary when issuing visa, they should pay attention and make sure that the person or the agency who present themselves for intermediaries for immigration, are authorized to act as such by the Ministry for Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion of Quebec. All necessary information about the manner of applying and receiving immigration visa can be found on the web site of this Ministry which on its left angle always contains the logo “Official site of the Government of Quebec”. On this web site one can find free of charge samples of application forms in accordance with the candidates interests which can be filled in person by the candidates themselves.