The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has said that some fees for permanent residence (PR) will go up. On April 30, 2024, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time, this change will take place.
IRCC stresses that this change is in line with Canada’s Immigrant and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). The fee changes are based on “the cumulative percentage increase to the Consumer Price Index for Canada, as published by Statistics Canada.”
List of the Changes to PR Fees:
Changes to Canada’s permanent residence fees starting April 30, 2024
The new fee system that will be in place from April 2024 to March 2026 is shown below:
Who Doesn’t Have to Pay the Right of Permanent Residence (RPR) Fee?
IRCC makes it clear that the Right of Permanent Residence (RPR) Fee does not apply to dependent children or protected people, which includes the main applicant and all family members traveling with them. The fee does not apply to the following applicant groups:
sponsored children (under the family reunion class) who are single and younger than 22 years old.
The main people who applied under the humanitarian and compassionate consideration and public policy groups (note: exemptions are only given in certain situations).
Note of importance about the “Permit Holder” class
IRCC makes it clear that people applying for permanent residence under the “permit holder” class cannot include family members who are traveling with them in their applications. People who want to get permanent residency in Canada through this category must apply for it on their own as main applicants.
This is an important update regarding Permanent Resident (PR) application fees in Canada. As of April 30, 2024, these fees have increased to reflect inflation. This adjustment aligns with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Canada, published by Statistics Canada, for the two preceding years (2022 and 2023). The new fee amounts have been rounded to the nearest five dollars.
Who’s Exempt from the Right of Permanent Residence Fee?
It’s important to note that some applicants are exempt from the Right of Permanent Residence Fee, which is typically required for most PR applications (excluding dependent children and protected persons). However, exemptions for principal applicants in the “Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations” and “Public Policy” categories are only applicable under specific circumstances. Be sure to check with IRCC for details on eligibility for these exemptions.
Important Note for “Permit Holder” Applicants:
Individuals applying for permanent residence under the “Permit Holder” class cannot include accompanying family members on their applications. This category requires each eligible person to submit a separate application as a principal applicant.
Contact Information:
For any further inquiries or clarifications regarding the updated fees, you can contact:
- Martin Mulligan, Director, Fees (Integrated Financial Management for Passport and Business Intelligence-Cost Management Division)
- Email: [email address removed]
- Phone: 613-793-8242
