Visa Agents Ka Sach: Study, Tourist, Work Visa Ke Naam Par Kaisé Lut Rahe Hain Aam Log?
Chandigarh/Jalandhar: Apna sapna pura karne ka jazba lekar, ek young student, Rohan (name changed), gaya Jalandhar ke ek reputed-se dikhne wale immigration office mein. Usse promise kiya gaya "100% Visa Success" ka mantra. Rohan ke parents ne apni zindagi ki savings se 2.5 lakh rupaye diye "processing fee" ke naam par. Aaj, Rohan ka file reject hai, aur uss agent ka phone number switched off. Rohan ki kahani akele ki nahi hai; Punjab, Chandigarh, aur Mohali mein har roz hundreds of students aur tourists iss "Visa Agent Trap" mein phans kar apna paisa, sapna, aur valuable time kho rahe hain.
Punjab, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Mohali: The Visa Fraud Hotspots
Yeh koi aisi story nahi hai jo door kahin ki ho. Yeh hamare aas-paas, hamare shehron mein hi ghathit ho rahi hai. Jalandhar mein aajkal itni immigration offices khul gayi hain jaise coaching centers. Chandigarh Sector 34 to visa frauds ke liye infamous ho chuka hai, jahan agents ne sophisticated offices khol kar logon ko bewakoof banaya hai. Mohali mein bhi work visa aur study visa ke naam par bhari maatra mein fraud ho rahe hain. In saari jaghon par ek hi line boli jaati hai - "Hum sabse alag hain, humara connection hai."
Khabar dar ho jaiye, kyunki aap agla shikaar ho sakte hain.
Official Government Websites Ki List (Must Check!)
- 🇨🇦 Canada: IRCC official website (cic.gc.ca) - yahan par authorized consultants list hai
- 🇺🇸 USA: US Travel Docs (ustraveldocs.com) aur USCIS official site
- 🇬🇧 UK: GOV.UK visa section
- 🇦🇺 Australia: Department of Home Affairs official site
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand: Immigration New Zealand website
"Guaranteed Visa" Ka Jhoota Dhamaka
Market mein aaj kal kuch agents ka favourite line hai, "Sir, aap tension mat lo, humara 100% success rate hai." Yeh ekdum JHOOT hai! Koi bhi agent, chahe woh kitna bhi bada naam kyun na ho, aapka visa guarantee nahi kar sakta. Final decision lena embassy ya immigration department ka kaam hai. Jo agent aisa bolta hai, samjho woh aapki jeb katne ke liye prepared hai.
Student Visa: The Hidden Commission Game
Students, sun lo! Aapko ek bahut bada sach pata hona chahiye. Jab koi agent aapko kisi particular college ya university mein admission dilaata hai, toh use uss institute se bahut high commission milti hai. Ye commission aapke fee mein already include hoti hai. Isliye, agents aapko wohi institutes suggest karenge jahan unko zyada milega, chahe woh course aapke liye accha hai ya nahi.
Advice for Students:
- Extra Paisa Mat Dena: University fees ke alawa koi bhi "extra commission" ya "after visa payment" ka naam par paisa dene se inkarr kar do.
- Parents Ko Saath Le Kar Jaao: Kabhi bhi akele mat jaao. Parents ke saath jaana, unhe sab sunne do. Agents akele bachhon ko target karte hain.
- Khud Research Karo: Canada, UK, Australia, USA - har country ki official immigration website hai. Khud visit karo aur requirements check karo.
Tourist & Visitor Visa: 10 Lakh, 15 Lakh Ka Khel
Ye sabse bada scam hai. Koi bhi genuine tourist visa itna mehnga nahi hota. Kuch agents aapse kehte hain, "Sir, yeh tough case hai, humein embassy ko 'manage' karna padega," ya fir "Ye special package hai jisme aapko koi interview nahi dena padega." Beware! Yeh sab fraud hai. Chandigarh ke kuch agents ne to logon se "USA ki tourist visa" ke liye 20 lakh tak maange hain, yeh kehkar ki woh "visa without interview" dilwa denge.
Advice for Tourists:
- Embassy Fee Khud Pay Karo: Apne bank card ya net banking se directly embassy ki official website par fee pay karo. Agent ko cash mat diyo.
- Processing Fee Limit Karo: Processing fee 20-25,000 rupees se zyada na diyo. 10-15 lakh maangne wale par bilkul bharosa mat karo.
- Document Khud Check Karo: Har document ki copy apne paas rakho.
Real Processing Fees Range (2025 Latest)
- 📚 Student Visa: 15,000 - 40,000 INR (max reasonable processing fee)
- ✈️ Tourist Visa: 10,000 - 25,000 INR
- 💼 Work Permit: 20,000 - 50,000 INR
- 🏠 PR Applications: 50,000 - 1,00,000 INR
- 💳 Embassy Fees: Always pay directly from your bank account
ICCRC/License Verification - India ke Liye
- RCIC Number (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant) verify karna
- India mein Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) certified consultants hi legitimate hain
- Online verify karo: ICCRC official website par
- License number na de to immediately walk out
Work Visa: Mohali aur Chandigarh Mein Hone Wale Frauds
Work visa ke naam par bhi bahut jyada fraud ho raha hai. Agents fake job letters aur appointment letters dikhakar paise lete hain. Woh promise karte hain ki aapko Canada, Australia ya Europe mein high-paying job milegi, lekin aapko wahan pahunchkar pata chalta hai ki koi job hai hi nahi, aur aap illegal ho.
Red Flags - Inko Dekhte Hi Alert Ho Jaayein
- 🚩 "Special Connection" ya "Andar Ka Aadmi" ka claim
- 🚩 Cash payment insist karna
- 🚩 No proper receipt dena
- 🚩 WhatsApp pe hi saara kaam karwana
- 🚩 Office address share na karna
- 🚩 Background check allow na karna
- 🚩 100% guarantee dena
Complaint Lodging Channels - Agar Fraud Ho Jaaye To
- 👮 Local Police - Cyber cell ya economic offenses wing
- 🏛️ Ministry of External Affairs - Immigration fraud section
- ⚖️ Consumer Court - Service deficiency ke liye
- 🇮🇳 Embassy - Agent ke against direct complaint
Emergency Contacts
- 🚓 Police Helpline: 100
- 💻 Cyber Crime: 1930
- 📞 Consumer Helpline: 1915
- 🌐 MEA Helpline: +91-11-2301-2113
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
❓ Student visa ke liye reasonable processing fee kitni hai?
Student visa ke liye reasonable processing fee 15,000 se 40,000 INR tak hai. Isse jyada amount suspicious hai. University fees alag se pay karni hoti hai.
❓ Genuine immigration consultant kaise identify karein?
Genuine consultant must have ICCRC license, proper office address, transparent fee structure, aur written service agreement provide karta hai. Always verify license online.
❓ Tourist visa ke liye 10-15 lakh maangna legal hai?
Nahi, tourist visa ke liye 10-15 lakh maangna completely illegal hai. Genuine tourist visa processing 25,000 INR se kam mein ho jata hai. Embassy fees extra hoti hain.
❓ Visa agent se complaint kaise karein?
Police cyber cell, consumer court, ministry of external affairs, aur local embassy mein complaint kar sakte hain. Sab evidence saath rakhein - receipts, chats, documents.
❓ Kya koi agent 100% visa guarantee de sakta hai?
Nahi, koi bhi agent 100% visa guarantee nahi de sakta. Final decision embassy ka hota hai. Jo aisa claim kare wo fraud hai aur illegal practice hai.
Final Advice: Yeh visa process aapki life ka important decision hai. Kisi ke jhoothi baaton mein aakar apna future mat bigado. Thodi extra mehnat karo, khud research karo, aur smart bano. Yaad rakho, aapka paisa aur aapka future, dono hi aapke haath mein hai.
Disclaimer: Is article mein use kiya gaya naam (Rohan) kalpanik hai, lekin aisi hundreds of real stories har roz hamare samne aati hain. Yeh article kisi specific company ya individual ko target nahi kar raha hai, balki ek widespread problem ke prati logon ko jaagruk karne ke liye likha gaya hai. Readers se anurodh hai ki woh apni due diligence karein aur kisi bhi financial decision lene se pehle official sources se verify karein. Author aur publisher kisi bhi agent ya company ki activity ya practice ke liye jimmedar nahi hain.
Last Updated: November 2025
