Effective December 1, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the fees for foreign nationals applying to regain their status or to return to Canada after being inadmissible.
New Fees
- Authorization to return to Canada has increased from CAD 400 to CAD 459.55;
- Rehabilitation for those inadmissible on the grounds of criminality has increased from CAD 200 to CAD 229.77;
- Rehabilitation for those inadmissible on the grounds of serious criminality has increased from CAD 1000 to CAD 1148.87;
- Restoration of status as a visitor, worker or student has increased from CAD 200 to CAD 229.77;
- Restoration of status as a worker with a new work permit has increased from CAD 355 to CAD 384.77;
- Restoration of status as a student with a new study permit has increased from CAD 350 to CAD 379.77;
- A temporary resident permit has increased from CAD 200 to CAD 229.77.
These fees will continue to be adjusted annually for inflation every December 1.
Erickson Insights
Erickson Immigration Group will continue monitoring developments and sharing updates as more news is available. Please contact your employer or EIG attorney if you have questions about anything we’re reporting above or case-specific questions.