On April 30, 2022, the Canadian government will be increasing the application fees for all permanent resident applications.
In 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced that it would be increasing the fees for permanent resident applications for the first time in 18 years, and that they would continue to do so every two years to adjust for inflation.
While the fees are increasing in small increments, they can add up if you have an accompanying spouse or common-law partner, or dependent children. As such, it is important to note these changes to ensure you are prepared when submitting your application and paying your fees.
Right of Permanent Residence Fee
| Applicants | Current Fee | New Fee (Apr 30, 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal applicant and accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $500 | $515 |
Federal High Skilled, Provincial Nominee Program and Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most Economic Pilots (Rural, Agri-Food)
| Applicants | Current Fee | New Fee (Apr 30, 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal applicant | $825 | $850 |
| Accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $825 | $850 |
| Accompanying dependent child | $225 | $230 |
Live-in Caregiver Program and Caregivers Pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot)
| Applicants | Current Fee | New Fee (Apr 30, 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal applicant | $550 | $570 |
| Accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $550 | $570 |
| Accompanying dependent child | $550 | $570 |
Business (Federal and Quebec)
| Applicants | Current Fee | New Fee (Apr 30, 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal applicant | $550 | $570 |
| Accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $550 | $570 |
| Accompanying dependent child | $550 | $570 |
Family Reunification (Spouses, Partners and Children; Parents and Grandparents; and other relatives)
| Applicants | Current Fee | New Fee (Apr 30, 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsorship fee | $75 | $75 |
| Sponsored principal applicant | $550 | $570 |
| Sponsored dependant child | $150 | $155 |
| Accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $550 | $570 |
| Accompanying dependant child | $150 | $155 |
Protected Persons
| Applicants | Current Fee | New Fee (Apr 30, 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal applicant | $550 | $570 |
| Accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $550 | $570 |
| Accompanying dependant child | $150 | $155 |
Humanitarian and Compassionate / Public Policy
| Applicants | Current Fee | New Fee (Apr 30, 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal applicant | $550 | $570 |
| Accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $550 | $570 |
| Accompanying dependant child | $150 | $155 |
Permit Holders
| Applicants | Current Fee | New Fee (Apr 30, 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal applicant | $325 | $335 |
Being prepared prior to submitting your immigration application is the best way to ensure that your entire application process runs smoothly and can be processed in the most efficient manner. Among other things, like knowing which forms and documents to submit, anticipating the cost of your application well in advance can lead to a less stressful process. To learn more about other fees you may anticipate, please read our previous blog on how much it costs to immigrate to Canada.
How can we help?
Hiring an experienced immigration lawyer is another way to ensure that your application process runs smoothly. At the Law Office of Matthew Jeffery, we have years of experience successfully assisting clients navigate Canada’s immigration processes from start to finish. Hiring an experienced lawyer to help you prepare and submit your application can help you better understand your options and increase your chances of receiving a successful result. We are experts in difficult and complicated cases, and may be able to assist you with your case.
If you are interested in applying for permanent residence, or would like assistance with any other
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