What are the important points while dealing with RA in India?

Rohit
Answered on March 24,2020

Recruiting Agentis a person/company registered with the PGE, for conducting recruitment of Indian citizens for employment abroad.
One must deal ONLY with a registered Recruiting Agent (RA). Details of all Registered RAs as well as Un-Registered RAs (whose services should not be used) are available on the e-migrate website. See the original Registration Certificate issued by the PGE. Contact the office of PGE /PoE https://emigrate.gov.in) for clarification regarding the status of RA. Also insist upon the RA to show the Demand Letter and Power of Attorney from the FE.
Exercise caution against RA misleading you about the type of job, working conditions, allowances, etc. and verify the same from a known contact. In case of doubt, seek advice from Indian Embassy/Consulate.
Be vigilant against overcharging by RA. No amount other than a service charge not exceeding 45 days’ wages, subject to a maximum INR 20,000/- needs to be paid to RA, since as per the Saudi Labour Law, all expenses towards recruitment including visa fee, air ticket, etc. are to be borne by the employer. Make payments to the RA ONLY by DD/Cheque and obtain a receipt.
Complaints of overcharging, cheating, etc. against RA may be addressed to eMigrate portal and PGE (email: pge@mea.gov.in).

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