Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a fee increase for several categories of temporary resident applications. The new fees, which range from 2.80% to 4.69%, will impact individuals applying to restore their temporary resident status, seek temporary resident permits (TRPs), or apply for re-entry after inadmissibility.
Details of the Canada Temporary Resident Applications Fee Increase
The IRCC has updated its fee structure for various temporary resident applications, including those for visitors, workers, and students. The increases affect eight specific application categories, with adjustments varying depending on the type of application. Here’s a breakdown of the new and old fees for each category:
Restoration of Visitor Status:
- New fee: $239.75 (Old fee: $229.00)
- Increase: 4.69%
The Restoration of Student Status:
- New fee: $389.75 (Old fee: $379.00)
- Increase: 2.84%
Restoration of Worker Status:
- New fee: $394.75 (Old fee: $384.00)
- Increase: 2.80%
Authorization to Return to Canada (Inadmissibility Cases):
- New fee: $479.75 (Old fee: $459.55)
- Increase: 4.40%
Criminal Rehabilitation (Grounds of Criminality):
- New fee: $239.75 (Old fee: $229.77)
- Increase: 4.34%
Criminal Rehabilitation (Serious Criminality):
- New fee: $1,199.00 (Old fee: $1,148.87)
- Increase: 4.36%
Temporary Resident Permit (TRP):
- New fee: $239.75 (Old fee: $229.77)
- Increase: 4.34%
International Experience Canada (IEC):
- New fee: $179.75 (Old fee: $172.00)
- Increase: 4.51%
Which Applicants Are Affected?
The new fee increases impact those applying to restore their visitor, student, or worker status, as well as individuals applying for temporary resident permits or re-entry authorization due to inadmissibility. The percentage increase varies depending on the application type, ranging from 2.80% to 4.69%.
For individuals deemed inadmissible and wishing to return to Canada, the fee for authorization to return has increased by 4.40%. Similarly, criminal rehabilitation applications, which allow individuals with criminal histories to enter Canada, now have a fee increase of over 4%. The Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) fee has also risen by 4.34%. Additionally, the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, aimed at young professionals and working holiday participants, has seen a 4.51% fee increase.
What Applicants Need to Know about Canada Temporary Resident Applications
The IRCC urges applicants to ensure they pay the correct fees when submitting their applications. For online submissions, applicants should pay the updated fees at the time of application.
If you submit your application by mail before December 1st, 2024, with the old fees, your application won’t be rejected. However, you will need to pay the difference between the old and new fees. Applicants should be aware that this difference must also include any fees for accompanying family members.
You can pay the additional fees using the IRCC’s online payment tool under the “Make an additional payment or pay other fees” section. Ensure that the payment receipt is submitted according to IRCC’s guidelines.
Why Are Canada Temporary Resident Applications Fees Increasing?
The fee adjustments are part of IRCC’s efforts to address inflation and ensure the continued quality of services provided to applicants. The increase helps to cover rising administrative costs and improve processing times for applications.
Applicants are advised to carefully review their application forms and fees to avoid delays. For more information, you can visit the official IRCC website or consult a licensed immigration professional.
