A second federal investigation is looking into allegations hundreds of people gained permanent residency by using local addresses where they didn’t live, under a PEI business immigration system that’s faced criticism for loose oversight.
The Canada Border Services Agency alleges 462 applicants to the provincial nominee program used Charlottetown homes belonging to two Chinese immigrants over the past four years as “addresses of convenience.”
In a search warrant, the lead investigator says she suspects the immigrants didn’t come to the Island and settle, contrary to the requirements of the provincial program.
The unproven allegations come two months after two Charlottetown hoteliers were charged with aiding in immigration fraud.