Sydney (AU)
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Important Update: Changes to Permanent Residence Fees in Canada
IRCC (Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada) made an announcement that is bound to impact aspiring immigrants. Starting from April 30, 2024, the fees for permanent residence applications in Canada will be increasing. This means that if you're planning to apply for permanent residency, you'll need to be aware of these changes and plan your finances accordingly.
It's really important to stay informed about these fee adjustments so that you can avoid any surprises or delays in your application process. By understanding the new fee structure, you'll be able to budget and plan accordingly, ensuring a smooth transition into your new life in Canada.
Program |
Applicants |
Current Fee |
New fee |
|
Right of permanent fee |
Principal applicant accompanying spouse or common-law partner |
$515 |
$575 |
|
Provincial Nominee Program; federal skilled worker class; Atlantic Immigration class; and most economic immigration pilots( rural, agri-food) |
Principal applicant |
$850 |
$950 |
|
Accompanying spouse common-law partner |
$850 |
$950 |
|
|
Accompanying dependent child |
$230 |
$260 |
|
|
Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots (Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot) |
Principal applicant |
$ 570 |
$635 |
|
Accompanying spouse or common-law partner |
$570 |
$635 |
|
|
Accompanying dependent child |
$155 |
$175 |
|
|
Business (federal and Quebec) |
Principal applicant |
$1625 |
$1810 |
|
Accompanying spouse or common-law partner |
$850 |
$950 |
|
|
Accompanying dependent child |
$230 |
$260 |
|
|
Family reunification (spouses or common-law partners and common-law partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives) |
Sponsorship fee |
$75 |
$85 |
|
Sponsered principal applicant |
$490 |
$545 |
|
|
Sponsored dependent child |
$75 |
$85 |
|
|
Accompanying spouse or common-law partner |
$570 |
$635 |
|
|
Accompanying dependent child |
$155 |
$175 |
|
|
Protected persons |
Principal applicant |
$570 |
$635 |
|
Accompanying spouse or common-law partner |
$570 |
$635 |
|
|
Accompanying dependent child |
$155 |
$175 |
|
|
Humanitarian and compassionate or public policy |
Principal applicant |
$570 |
$635 |
|
Accompanying spouse or common-law partner |
$570 |
$635 |
|
|
Accompanying dependent child |
$155 |
$175 |
|
|
Permit Holders |
Principal applicant |
$335 |
$375 |