Permanent Residence Fees Increasing on April 30, 2024: What You Need to Know

Introduction

On April 30, 2024, significant changes are coming to the fees associated with permanent residence applications in Canada. These adjustments are part of a routine update aimed at managing program costs, service delivery, and inflation. Whether you’re an aspiring immigrant, a sponsor, or a caregiver, understanding these fee changes is crucial. Let’s delve into the details.

Why the Increase?

The fees for permanent residence applications are reviewed every two years. This regular assessment ensures that the Canadian immigration system remains sustainable and responsive to evolving needs. As the program grows and service delivery costs rise, periodic adjustments are necessary. The upcoming fee increase is a proactive measure to maintain the integrity of the system.

Key Fee Changes

1. Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF)

Current Fee: $515 per adult
New Fee (Effective April 30, 2024): $575 per adult1

2. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Federal Skilled Worker Class, Quebec Skilled Worker Class, Atlantic Immigration Class, and Most Economic Immigration Pilots (Rural, Agri-food)

Principal Applicant:
Current Fee: $850
New Fee: $950
Accompanying Spouse or Common-law Partner:
Current Fee: $850
New Fee: $950
Accompanying Dependent Child:
Current Fee: $230
New Fee: $260

3. Live-in Caregiver Program and Caregivers Pilots (Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot)

Principal Applicant:
Current Fee: $570
New Fee: $635
Accompanying Spouse or Common-law Partner:
Current Fee: $570
New Fee: $635
Accompanying Dependent Child:
Current Fee: $155
New Fee: $175
4. Business (Federal and Quebec)
Principal Applicant:
Current Fee: $1,625
New Fee: $1,810
Accompanying Spouse or Common-law Partner:
Current Fee: $850
New Fee: $950
Accompanying Dependent Child:
Current Fee: $230
New Fee: $260

5. Family Reunification (Spouses or Common-law Partners and Children; Parents and Grandparents; and Other Relatives)

Sponsorship Fee:
Current Fee: $75
New Fee: $85
Sponsored Principal Applicant:
Current Fee: $490
New Fee: $545
Sponsored Dependent Child:
Current Fee: $75
New Fee: $85
Accompanying Spouse or Common-law Partner:
Current Fee: $570
New Fee: $635
Accompanying Dependent Child:
Current Fee: $155
New Fee: $175

6. Protected Persons

Principal Applicant:
Current Fee: $570
New Fee: $635
Accompanying Spouse or Common-law Partner:
Current Fee: $570
New Fee: $635
Accompanying Dependent Child:
Current Fee: $155
New Fee: $175

7. Humanitarian and Compassionate or Public Policy Cases