Canada Immigration Application Fees increase soon
Application fees for permanent residence applications are going up starting April 30, 2024.
Key Points to Remember:
Fees for permanent residence applications change every two years. The last increase happened on April 30, 2022.
If you apply before April 30, 2024, you won’t have to pay the new, higher fees. This has the potential to help you save a significant amount of money.
Paying the Right of Permanent Residence fee before April 30, 2024, can save you $60 CAD for the main applicant and $60 CAD for a spouse.
What Will the New Fees Be as of April 30, 2024?
Here are the updated application fees from April 30, 2024, to March 2026:
| Program | Applicants | Current Fee (CAD) | New Fee (CAD) |
| Right of PR Fee | Primary applicant and their accompanying spouse or common-law partner. | $515 | $575 |
| Federal High Skilled, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class, Economic Pilots (Rural, Agri-Food) | Principal applicant | $850 | $950 |
| Accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $850 | $950 | |
| Accompanying dependent child | $230 | $260 | |
| Live-in Caregiver Program, Caregivers Pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot, 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 | $1,625 | $1,810 |
| Accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $850 | $950 | |
| Accompanying dependent child | $230 | $260 | |
| Family Reunification (Spouses, Partners, and Children; Parents and Grandparents; Additional Relatives) | Sponsorship fee | $75 | $85 |
| Sponsored principal applicant | $490 | $545 | |
| Sponsored dependent child | $75 | $80 | |
| 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 / Public Policy | Principal applicant | $570 | $635 |
| Accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $570 | $635 | |
| Accompanying dependent child | $155 | $175 |
Why Are the Fees Increasing?
The increase is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Canada over the past two years. This time, the increase is quite significant, reflecting the rise in the cost of living.
Will the Increase Impact Your Application?
If you’ve already submitted your application and paid all the necessary fees, you won’t be affected by the increase. But if you haven’t paid the Right of Permanent Residence fee yet, you’ll need to pay the new fee after April 30, 2024.
If you haven’t submitted your application yet, it’s wise to do so before the fee increases to save money. However, make sure your application is complete and strong to avoid any problems later on.
Conclusion
It’s important to be aware of the upcoming increase in immigration application fees, effective from April 30, 2024. By understanding the new fee structure and taking timely action, applicants can potentially save significant amounts of money. Whether you’ve already submitted your application or are yet to do so, staying informed and making informed decisions can ensure a smoother immigration process.
Canada’s immigration application fees are set to rise, indicating an impending increase in the cost of applying for immigration to Canada.
The Canadian government has announced plans to raise immigration application fees, likely due to various factors such as administrative costs, inflation, and adjustments to meet the demands of processing immigration applications.
Prospective immigrants may face higher financial barriers due to increased application fees, potentially affecting their ability to pursue immigration to Canada. The rise in fees could necessitate more careful financial planning or exploration of alternative immigration pathways.
