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Warning - Internet Scams

Beware of fraudulent offers of migration assistance in the internet or email marketing.

Individuals considering migrating for whatever purpose or destination should take extreme caution in dealing with internet offers or email marketing in light of recent surge in fraudulent schemes.

IOM Today

An intergovernmental organization established in 1951, IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.

  • 146 Members and 98 observers
  • More than 450 field locations
  • More than 7,800 staff working on more than 2,700 projects
  • More than US$ 1.3 billion expenditures in 2011

 Capacity Building Through Qualified 
 Human Resources & Experts 

The return and socio-economic reinsertion of skilled and qualified nationals abroad can benefit the national development or rehabilitation and reconstruction processes of developing countries, countries with economy in transition, or recovering from conflict situations. Return and Reintegration of Qualified Nationals (RQN) and similar projects include recruitment, job placement, transport and limited employment support, and can help shape the economic and social environment in countries of origin in a manner conducive to further returns.