Recent investigations have uncovered concerning practices within the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) program in North Okanagan-Shuswap, where employers allegedly exchange job offers for monetary compensation from immigration applicants. This illegal activity violates the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), with offenders facing severe consequences, including permanent removal from the RCIP employer list, criminal charges, and potential deportation for applicants. North Okanagan authorities emphasize that such practices undermine the RCIP’s integrity and jeopardize legitimate economic development efforts within the community.
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