NEWS
Foreign Workers Warned About Immigration Telephone Scams
5 Nov 13
GLOBAL, IRELAND, NEW ZEALAND
IMPACT – Low
What is new? Immigration authorities in Ireland and New Zealand are warning foreign nationals about phone scams in which callers pose as immigration officials.
- Timeframe: Immediate.
- Visas/permits affected: Work visas.
- Who is affected: Foreign nationals in Ireland, New Zealand.
- Impact on processing times: No impact.
- Next steps: Applicants are warned not to give out information about their applications to telephone callers.
Background: The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) warned last month that some visa applicants had been contacted by callers purporting to be from the agency, seeking payment of 500 euros. The callers quoted the agency’s helpline number and other official publications. The INIS reminded customers that it does not contact applicants by phone for payment of application fees.
“Applicants are asked to be vigilant. Do not give details of your immigration application to telephone callers unless you are sure who they are. If someone demands payment of a fine, contact INIS and the [police],” the INIS warned on its website.
Also, New Zealand’s immigration agency posted a warning on Oct. 30 on its website about recent scam phone calls. The callers claim that the recipient has a problem with his or her visa or arrival card information and demand monetary payment. The agency noted that the callers can appear to be legitimate because they often have some details about the individual, such as name, date of birth or address, and in some cases the callers reference application numbers that are fake.
BAL analysis: Foreign workers should be aware of the fraudulent calls and should not give out personal information or details to callers unless their identity is certain.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group and our network provider located in Ireland. For additional information, please contact GlobalVisaGroup@bal.com.
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New Stamp 4 application procedures set for Green...
IRELAND 10 Mar 15
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UK, Canada close embassies in Egypt, suspending services
UNITED KINGDOM, GLOBAL 12 Dec 14
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Holiday period to delay processing
GLOBAL 12 Dec 14
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Dublin processing delays worsened by backlog
IRELAND 26 Nov 14
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New payment system causing delays, backlog likely during...
IRELAND 18 Nov 14
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Scanned signatures now accepted on employment permit applications
IRELAND 28 Oct 14
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Ebola-related travel restrictions spread across globe
GLOBAL, UNITED STATES 24 Oct 14
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New rules set for minors traveling to Ireland
IRELAND 22 Oct 14
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Dublin seeing delays in immigration services
IRELAND 15 Oct 14
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Joint UK-Irish visa to launch for Chinese, Indian...
UNITED KINGDOM, IRELAND 14 Oct 14
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FBI clearance requests experiencing long delays
GLOBAL, UNITED STATES 7 Oct 14
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Application forms and occupations list released
IRELAND 1 Oct 14
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Australia latest country to report immigration scam
AUSTRALIA, GLOBAL, UNITED STATES 30 Sep 14
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Offices to close for Muslim holiday
GLOBAL 29 Sep 14
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No grace period during rollout of new application...
IRELAND 24 Sep 14
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Employment Permits (Amendment) Act: Are you ready?
IRELAND 23 Sep 14
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Muslim holiday will delay processing in many countries
GLOBAL 16 Sep 14
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Ebola virus triggers travel and immigration restrictions
GLOBAL, UNITED STATES 9 Sep 14
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Processing delays expected during rollout of employment permit...
IRELAND 4 Sep 14
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FATCA reporting requirements now in effect for U.S....
GLOBAL, UNITED STATES 22 Aug 14
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Trusted Partner Scheme pilots this year
IRELAND 6 Aug 14
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New employment permit regime signed into law
IRELAND 6 Aug 14
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Offices to close for Muslim holiday
ASIA, GLOBAL, SINGAPORE 25 Jul 14
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Smart-card rollout causing delays to multiple-entry visas
IRELAND 16 Jul 14
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Eid holiday will close offices, cause delays
GLOBAL 15 Jul 14
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Several countries change visa rules for certain visitors
GLOBAL 2 Jul 14
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Ramadan to reduce many government office hours
GLOBAL 20 Jun 14
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APEC business cards available to US citizens
GLOBAL, UNITED STATES 5 Jun 14
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New smart cards will delay registration of foreign...
IRELAND 9 May 14
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New law will reform work permits, attract tech...
IRELAND 25 Apr 14
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UK and Ireland waive visas for three Persian...
GLOBAL 3 Jan 14
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Scams Targeting Immigrants are on the Rise
AUSTRALIA, FRANCE, UNITED KINGDOM, GLOBAL, IRELAND, NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, UNITED STATES 11 Dec 13
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Employment Permit Numbers Plummet
IRELAND 21 Nov 13
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Trend Watch: Rise of the Regional Unified Visa
GLOBAL 19 Sep 13
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Government Office Closures for Eid-al-Fitr May Cause Delays...
GLOBAL 7 Aug 13
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Same-Sex Marriage Becomes Legal in New Zealand and...
GLOBAL, NEW ZEALAND, URUGUAY 31 Jul 13