The Canadian government has given notice that fees for permanent residence will increase on April 30, 2024.
The increase is in line with the cumulative percentage increase in the consumer price index published by Statistics Canada, for the two previous years, rounded to the nearest five dollars. Since 2020, Canada has increased immigration fees every two years.
The increases are as follows:
- The Right of Permanent Residence fee will increase from CAD 515 to CAD 575;
- The fees for Federal Skilled Workers, the Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most economic pilots will increase from CAD 850 to CAD 950;
- The Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots fee will increase from CAD 570 to CAD 635;
- The fee for the Business category (federal and Quebec) will increase from CAD 1625 to CAD 1810;
- The Family reunification fee will increase from CAD 490 to CAD 545;
- The fees for protected persons, humanitarian and compassionate consideration and public policy will increase from CAD 570 to CAD 635;
- The permit holders fee will increase from CAD 335 to CAD 375;
- Fees will also increase for accompanying spouses and common-law partners as well as for dependent children.
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