work permit fraud check
How to Check an Overseas Job Offer and Avoid Work Permit Fraud
Practical checks for employer identity, job-offer documents, payment requests and work permit claims.
A professional-looking letter is not proof that a job or work permit route is genuine. Verify the employer and the official process before sharing sensitive documents or paying anyone.
Verify the employer independently
Find the employer through an independent official or established business source rather than relying only on links sent by a recruiter. Contact the company through a verified channel.
- Check the legal business identity
- Confirm the recruiter works for the company
- Review the role on the employer's own careers page
- Check the email domain carefully
Question guaranteed permits and urgent payments
No private agent can guarantee an immigration decision. Be cautious when payment is demanded to a personal account, cryptocurrency wallet or unrelated company, especially under artificial time pressure.
- Request a written fee breakdown
- Do not pay for a guaranteed approval
- Verify any government fee on the official portal
Match the job to a real immigration route
A genuine job offer and immigration eligibility are separate issues. Confirm what the employer must do, what the worker must prove and where the official application is submitted.
- Identify the exact permit category
- Confirm employer obligations
- Keep copies of all communications
- Get independent advice when details conflict
Common questions
Can an agent guarantee a work permit?
No. Only the relevant authority decides a work permit application.
Is a job offer sent through WhatsApp valid?
The communication channel does not prove validity. Verify the employer, recruiter, role and immigration route independently.
This article provides general preparation information, not legal advice. Visa criteria and procedures can change; check the relevant official authority before applying.