What are the different forms of illegal recruitment or schemes and modus operandi used by illegal recruiters?

The list below are forms of illegal recruitment in select countries which may always not be applicable in all countries. Please check country specific rules and regulations for accuracy.

  • Tourist visa
  • Escort service
  • Backdoor exit
  • Assumed identity
  • Student-Worker or Trainee-Worker scheme [unless authorized by host countries]
  • Immigration consultancy
  • Reprocessing through tie-ups
  • Mail-order spouse
  • Blind ads
  • Correspondence: email or internet scam
  • Camouflage through attendance in conferences, religious events, sports competition, educational tour, pilgrimage and related events
  • Detached visa (could be related to visa trading)
  • Open market in airports for denied labour migrants
  • Boyfriend/girlfriend system
  • Domestic workers method