[Resolved]  WWICS — MISGUIDANCE,FRAUD &REFUSAL TO REFUND MONEY

Dear All,
Had applied for a Canadian PR visa under the Gold package in 2004.At the time of sign up ,WWICS presented a rosy picture saying that they have influence in CHC & experience /expertise to get the visa within 2-3 years.I was told that fees are refundable in case visa can’t be obtained.After I paid the fees.Then,I was told to sign the contracts.When I objected to certain clauses like arbitration,the clause saying fees are non-refundable & WWICS will not be responsible for delay in obtaining visa,I was told that all clients sign the same contract & there is no need to worry as many clients have signed the same & already got their visa.Based on this assurance & as I had already paid the fees,I signed the contracts.Now,7 years later I still have not got the visa.I am being told for the past 3 years that I will get a call for medical soon.Now I have realized that WWICS has abused my trust.The contracts have the following things written:
1.WWICS is not responsible for any delay in getting the visa.Time is not of essence.This means that WWICS can collect fees from you & keep you waiting forever.
2.Fees paid to WWICS are non-refundable.
3.Interest clause says that if you owe WWICS money,then you have to pay it along with 1.5% cumulative monthly interest.But if they owe you money they will not give any interest.
4.Arbitration clause states that arbitration will be done at Chandigarh & by an arbitrator appointed by WWICS.This means you will never get justice.You must insist on a clause that states that arbitration will be done at the place where the contracts are signed & done by court of law.
5.There is a clause that allows WWICS to give your personal data to third parties.Canadian Society Of Immigration Consultants(CSIC) says that you can’t force a client to agree to this.It also says that the immigration process must be transparent & properly explained.But WWICS will hide many things from you.The fact that they have put so many anti-client clauses shows their intent to cheat.
6.Other consultants tell you to get IELTS score first & then apply but WWICS will tell you to apply first & get IELTS score later.if you donot get good score,you will lose all money paid to WWICS.Even if they assure you of a job,make an agreement with them on stamp paper & put a clause that states that they will pay you back the fees with atleast 10 % interest if they fail to get a job within a time period of say 1 year.
If you are a victim of WWICS fraud,please do not keep quiet.Spread awareness about WWICS being a fraud so that people do not get duped.Whenever WWICS organizes seminars(see advertisements in newspapers),go to the venue & ask WWICS to explain about the points mentioned above in front of the entire crowd.Also please lodge a complaint with CSIC(check their website for more details). Complaint to CSIC by filling their form& mailing to [protected]@csic-scci.ca along with evidence(copies of your fee receipts,contract & correspondence to resolve the conflict with WWICS).Simultaneously lodge a complaint with the police,ICRPC(INTERNATIONAL CONSUMER RIGHTS PROTECTION COUNCIL).ICRPC will help you fight your case in consumer court at a nominal fee irrespective of your location.They have an office in Mumbai & can be reached at [protected]@consumergrievance.com. Or log on to www.ccccore.nic.in for lodging a complaint with national consumer help line.Also,send one copy of your complaint to the Canadian Ambassador at the Canadian High Commmision where your papers were filed.Please check the contracts before signing &paying them.Dealing with WWICS will guarantee disappointment.


Jasbir Singh