Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be increasing some Government fees, effective April 30, 2020 and every two (2) years, thereafter, in accordance with the cumulative percentage increase to the Consumer Price Index for Canada, published by Statistics Canada, for the two (2) previous years, rounded to the nearest five (5) dollars.
A. EXPRESS ENTRY (FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER CLASS/FEDERAL SKILLED TRADES CLASS/CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS)
- Principal applicant processing fee will increase from 550 CAD to 825 CAD
- Spouse or common-law partner of principal applicant processing fee will increase from 550 CAD to 825 CAD
- Dependent child of principal applicant processing fee will increase from 150 CAD to 225 CAD
B. BUSINESS CLASS (SELF-EMPLOYED/START-UP VISA)
- Principal applicant processing fee will increase from 1,050 CAD to 1,575 CAD
- Spouse or common-law partner of principal applicant processing fee will increase from 550 CAD to 825 CAD
- Dependent child of principal applicant processing fee will increase from 150 CAD to 225 CAD
C. FAMILY CLASS (SPONSORSHIP OF A SPOUSE/PARTNER/DEPENDENT CHILD or PARENT/GRANDPARENT)
All processing fees will remain the same.
D. RIGHT OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE FEE
Will increase from 490 CAD to 500 CAD.