• 1. Does the Canadian government charge a fee for submitting a Canadian Immigration Application?

    Author: Johnson Varughese |

    Yes. Fees are payable to the Canadian government as follows: Federal Skilled Worker Class Application $CAD Principal applicant 550 Spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner of the principal applicant, or where a transitional provision applies, a family member of the principal applicant who is 22 or older 550 A family member of the principal applicant who is under 19 and is not a spouse or common-law partner, or is 19 or older who has been unable to be financially self-supporting since before the age of 19, due to a physical or mental condition 150 Where a transitional provision applies, a family member of the principal applicant…

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  • 2. When do I pay Canadian government fees?

    Author: Johnson Varughese |

    Canadian government fees must be submitted concurrently with your Canadian Immigration Application and are refundable at any time before assessment of the application by a Canadian Immigration Visa Officer has begun. If any provincial fees are required, they are payable at the time that your application is submitted to the province. The Right of Permanent Residence Fee may be paid at any time prior to the issuance of your Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa and is refundable if, for any reason, you do not become a Canadian Permanent Resident.

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  • 3. In what currency must I pay the Canadian government fees?

    Author: Johnson Varughese |

    All applications for Canadian Permanent Resident Visas are submitted to designated intake offices in Canada and the government processing fees associated with these applications must be paid in Canadian dollars. The Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) may, depending on the circumstances, be paid inside or outside Canada. If payable outside Canada, you should check with the Canadian visa office that is processing the application to determine the currency in which the RPRF must be paid. Applications for a Temporary Resident (Visitor) Visa, Work Permit, or Study Permit are generally submitted to Canadian visa offices outside Canada and you should…

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  • 4. What is the Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF)?

    Author: Johnson Varughese |

    The principal applicant and accompanying spouse/common law partner must pay this fee at any time before their Canada Immigration Visa is issued. At this time, the RPRF is set at CAD $490. The RPRF is fully refundable if for any reason the principal applicant or accompanying spouse/common law partner do not land in Canada as permanent residents.

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  • 5. If I am already in Canada, do I still have to pay the Right of Permanent Residence Fee?

    Author: Johnson Varughese |

    Yes.

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  • 6. Are there any other fees or costs associated with the Canadian Immigration application process?

    Author: Johnson Varughese |

    You can expect to pay fees related to medical examinations and, if required, to the notarization and/or the translation of documents into French or English. Additionally, the Federal Skilled Worker Class requires applicants to have their foreign educational credentials assessed for Canadian equivalency by a designated Canadian accreditation body.

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