Migrants to Canada targeted by scammers promoting FIFA World Cup visas

Migrants to Canada targeted by scammers promoting FIFA World Cup visas

Some agents are misrepresenting rules about work permit exemptions to clients, adding to worries about visitors entering under false pretences.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Canada Warns Against ‘Fraudulent’ Visa Packages And Fake Work Promises

OTTAWA, CANADA — As the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins, the Canadian government and immigration experts are sounding the alarm over a surge in sophisticated visa scams. Unscrupulous travel agents, particularly in Punjab, India, are reportedly marketing “exclusive” World Cup packages that falsely claim visitors can legally work in Canada during the tournament. Canada is set to host 13 matches in Toronto and Vancouver from June 11 to …