Legal Status, Licence & Certifications — Iqbal Manpower Consultants

Last updated: 29 July 2026

Iqbal Manpower Consultants is a government-licensed Overseas Employment Promoter operating under BEOE Licence No. 0658/RWP. This page sets out our legal status, how you can verify it yourself, and how to make sure you are dealing with the real IMC — because in this industry, checking before you pay matters.

Is Iqbal Manpower Consultants a government-licensed recruitment agency?

Yes. Iqbal Manpower Consultants is a licensed Overseas Employment Promoter (OEP), authorised by the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment under the Government of Pakistan. Our licence number is 0658/RWP. This licence is what legally permits us to recruit Pakistani workers for employment abroad.

What is IMC's BEOE licence number, and how can I verify it myself?

Our BEOE Overseas Employment Promoter licence number is 0658/RWP. You do not have to take our word for it — you can check it against the government's own records. We would rather you verified us than trusted us blindly, because that same habit will protect you from fake agents.

Here is how to verify any Pakistani recruitment agency, including us:

1. Go to the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment website at beoe.gov.pk.
2. Open the official list of licensed Overseas Employment Promoters.
3. Search for the agency's name or licence number.
4. Confirm the licence is listed and shown as valid.
5. If an agency is not on that list, do not pay them anything.

What does an OEP licence actually mean?

An Overseas Employment Promoter licence is government permission to recruit Pakistani citizens for jobs abroad. It is issued and regulated by the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment. A licensed OEP works under the Emigration Ordinance 1979 and is accountable to the Protector of Emigrants — an unlicensed agent is not.

Is Iqbal Manpower ISO certified?

Yes. Iqbal Manpower Consultants holds ISO 9001 certification for its quality-management system. ISO 9001 is an international standard that sets requirements for consistent, well-documented processes and continual improvement. You can read about what the standard covers at iso.org.

How long has Iqbal Manpower been licensed?

Iqbal Manpower Consultants has held a government licence for overseas employment promotion since 1978, making it one of the longest continuously operating OEPs in Pakistan. That length of standing is itself a signal: an agency does not keep a government licence for decades without meeting its obligations.

How do I check that a recruitment agency in Pakistan is genuine?

Check three things before you pay any agency. First, confirm the agency holds a valid OEP licence on the BEOE website. Second, make sure any job offer comes with a proper contract, not just a verbal promise. Third, never pay into a personal bank account or mobile wallet — legitimate agencies receipt every payment to the company.

Warning signs of a fake agent include: a guarantee of "100% visa approval," pressure to pay quickly into a personal account, no verifiable office address, and no licence number you can check. A genuine OEP will happily give you its licence number and let you verify it.

How do I know I am dealing with the real IMC and not a fake agent?

Fake agents sometimes use the names of real, licensed agencies to appear trustworthy. To be sure you are dealing with the genuine Iqbal Manpower Consultants, check the following:

• Our only official website is iqbalmanpower.com.
• Our only official email domain is @iqbalmanpower.com.
• Our official phone numbers and registered office address are listed on our Contact Us page.
• We never ask candidates to send money to a personal bank account or mobile wallet.
• We never guarantee a visa, and we never process a case "unofficially."

If anything you are told does not match what is published on this website, treat it as a warning sign and contact us directly to confirm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iqbal Manpower Consultants legitimate?

Yes. IMC is a government-licensed Overseas Employment Promoter, BEOE Licence No. 0658/RWP, verifiable on the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment website. It has operated as a licensed OEP since 1978.

Can I verify IMC's licence without contacting the company?

Yes. Go to beoe.gov.pk, open the list of licensed OEPs, and search for the licence number 0658/RWP or the company name. Verification is independent of us and free.

Does a licence mean a visa is guaranteed?

No. No agency, licensed or not, can guarantee a visa. Visa decisions rest solely with the destination country's authorities. A licence means the agency is authorised and accountable — not that any outcome is promised.

What is the difference between a licensed OEP and a local agent?

A licensed OEP is authorised by the government, works under the Emigration Ordinance 1979, and is accountable to the Protector of Emigrants. An unlicensed local agent has none of these obligations and no legal accountability if something goes wrong.

How can I avoid recruitment fraud?

Verify the licence on the BEOE website, insist on a written contract, and never pay into a personal account. If an agent guarantees a visa or pressures you to pay quickly, stop and verify before doing anything else.

Verify us, then let us help

You should never pay a recruitment agency you cannot verify — so start by checking our licence, 0658/RWP, on the BEOE website. Once you have confirmed we are exactly who we say we are, we would be glad to help you find genuine, legally processed work abroad. Explore our current job openings or contact our team to begin.