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Immigration and Mcmurray

fort: Under the act, only lawyers or authorized immigration consultants can be paid to help a person with their immigration applications, according to CBC. Fort McMurray woman pleads guilty to acting as an immigration consultant Fort McMurray woman charged with immigration fraud According to an agreed statement of facts, 13 people said they paid Santos to help with applications for work permits and permanent residency papers. Charie Santos pleaded guilty to one charge under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act in September. Judge James Jacques sentenced Santos in Fort McMurray provincial court on Tuesday morning. The Crown is pleased in the end she will have a criminal record so it will serve as general deterrence, Crown prosecutor Moira V n said outside court. In addition to the 10,000 fine, the judge ordered Santos to pay a total of 1,750 to be split between five people who wanted their money back. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.