Starting April 30, 2024, the Canadian government is raising the application fees for all permanent residents. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the new list of fees for permanent residence. The fee hike affects the permit holder, family, humanitarian, and economic classes. If an individual intends to file for permanent residence on or after April 30, they should review the list of affected programs and fee changes. Permanent residence application fees increase every 2 years to keep up with inflation.
The application fee for permanent residence may be paid online with a credit or debit card. Create an account or log in to make a payment after choosing your fees. Past receipts are accessible through your transaction history.
Right of permanent residence fee for Principal applicant and accompanying spouse or common-law partner is being increased from $515 to $575 from April 30. 2024.
Under the Provincial Nominee Program; federal skilled worker class, Quebec skilled worker class; Atlantic Immigration class; and most economic immigration pilots (rural, agri-food), for the Principal applicant and Accompanying spouse or common-law partner, the fee is being increased from $850 to $950. For an Accompanying dependent child, the increase is from $230 to $260.
Under the Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots (Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot) for the Principal applicant and Accompanying spouse or common-law partner, the fee is being increased from $570 to $635. For an Accompanying dependent child, the increase is from $155 to $175.
For Family reunification (spouses or common-law partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives), the Sponsorship fee is being increased from $75 to $85.
For Sponsored principal applicants, the fee is being increased from $490 to $545
For Sponsored dependent child, the fee is being increased from $75 to $85
For Accompanying spouse or common-law partner, the fee is being increased from $570 to $635
For Accompanying dependent child, the fee is being increased from $155 to $175
For foreign nationals, there are several to immigrate to Canada.
Through the Express Entry program, one can immigrate as a skilled worker. A start-up visa may be used to immigrate by starting a business and creating jobs. One can immigrate as a self-employed person in cultural or athletic activities.
The temporary resident to permanent resident pathway is another popular way to get PR in Canada. The temporary resident to permanent resident pathway is a limited-time pathway to permanent residence. It is for certain temporary residents who are currently working in Canada and their families.
Once a foreigner becomes a permanent resident, they may sponsor their relatives, including spouse, partner, children, parents, grandparents, and others to immigrate to Canada. One can also become a Canadian citizen by being nominated by a Canadian province or territory. Also, as caregivers, one can immigrate by providing care for children, the elderly or those with medical needs, or work as a live-in caregiver.