Canada Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) hiked fee for several temporary resident applications from December 1, 2024.
The changes, which range between 2.80% and 4.69%, will affect those seeking to become a temporary resident, apply to regain their inadmissible temporary status or get a TRP.
The following section outlines these changes and what applicants should be aware of.
Increased Fees for Temporary Resident Applications
According to the changes, eight application categories that apply to visitors, workers, students, and others who may require Canadian temporary status have been modified in fee.
Below is a summary of the new fees compared to the old rates:
Application Type
New Fee (Effective December 1)
Old Fee (Prior to December 1)
% Change
Restoration of Visitor Status
$239.75
$229.00
4.69%
Restoration of Student Status
$389.75
$379.00
2.84%
Restoration of Worker Status
$394.75
$384.00
2.80%
Authorization to Return to Canada
$479.75
$459.55
4.40%
Criminal Rehabilitation (Grounds of Criminality)
$239.75
$229.77
4.34%
Criminal Rehabilitation (Serious Criminality)
$1,199.00
$1,148.87
4.36%
Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
$239.75
$229.77
4.34%
International Experience Canada (IEC)
$179.75
$172.00
4.51%
Key Categories and Their Implications
Restoration of Temporary Resident Status
Any foreigner who is a temporary resident and becomes a holder of a visitor, student or working permit needs to apply for restoration.
For this category, fee increases range between 2.80% to 4. 69% depending on the kind of status to be restored.
Authorization to Return to Canada
Those who were classified as inadmissible and want to return to Canada will have to face a fee increase of 4.40%.
This includes where there are earlier offenses or removal directives.
Criminal Rehabilitation
Criminal rehabilitation application fee has increased by more than 4 percent. This makes it possible for people who were formerly inadmissible because they had criminality or serious criminality, to legally enter into Canada.
Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
TRP applications which provide temporary resident permits to inadmissible persons have been raised by 4.34% for their fees.
International Experience Canada (IEC)
Popular among young professionals and working holiday participants, the IEC program fees now reflect a 4.51% increase.
How These Changes Impact Applicants
But even these small rises hint that IRCC is preparing to address escalating bureaucratic pressures.
The applicant has to make sure he pays the correct fees when they are recording their application.
The online applications accompany the appropriate fee at the time of application and generally, there should be no reason to worry.
However, here’s what to do if you paid the old fees and sent the application by mail:
If You Paid the Old Fees and mailed the application:
If an application was submitted with old fees before the new rates took effect and was mailed before December 1, IRCC will not reject it.
However, applicants will need to pay the difference between the old and new fees. IRCC will send instructions on how to complete this payment.
How to Pay the Fee Difference
Find out the difference for all applicable fees and for accompanying family members.
Pay in the “Make an additional payment or pay other fees” section on the Website of IRCC.
Enclose the receipt as per the requirements approximated by IRCC in the sample request.
Why IRCC Adjusted Fees
The application fees for IRCC are adjusted depending on inflation rates and fluctuations of services to ensure quality is delivered.
These changes are consistent with the overall goal of the department of simplification of processing, backlog reduction and meeting emerging needs of immigration services.
These latest changes, which came into force on December 1, also indicate IRCC’s further sustainability of the decision to flexibly respond to economic and operational impacts.
Knowledge of these changes is important if you are applying to have your status restored, dealing with inadmissibility or for joining the IEC programs.
Candidates are also advised to cross check their application, fees and their mode of payment so as not to experience delay.
To find out more about it, you can go to IRCC’s main webpage or speak to a registered immigration consultant.
New Canadian Immigration Fees Increases Starting from December 1
Canada Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) hiked fee for several temporary resident applications from December 1, 2024.
The changes, which range between 2.80% and 4.69%, will affect those seeking to become a temporary resident, apply to regain their inadmissible temporary status or get a TRP.
The following section outlines these changes and what applicants should be aware of.
Increased Fees for Temporary Resident Applications
According to the changes, eight application categories that apply to visitors, workers, students, and others who may require Canadian temporary status have been modified in fee.
Below is a summary of the new fees compared to the old rates:
Key Categories and Their Implications
Restoration of Temporary Resident Status
Any foreigner who is a temporary resident and becomes a holder of a visitor, student or working permit needs to apply for restoration.
For this category, fee increases range between 2.80% to 4. 69% depending on the kind of status to be restored.
Authorization to Return to Canada
Those who were classified as inadmissible and want to return to Canada will have to face a fee increase of 4.40%.
This includes where there are earlier offenses or removal directives.
Criminal Rehabilitation
Criminal rehabilitation application fee has increased by more than 4 percent. This makes it possible for people who were formerly inadmissible because they had criminality or serious criminality, to legally enter into Canada.
Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
TRP applications which provide temporary resident permits to inadmissible persons have been raised by 4.34% for their fees.
International Experience Canada (IEC)
Popular among young professionals and working holiday participants, the IEC program fees now reflect a 4.51% increase.
How These Changes Impact Applicants
But even these small rises hint that IRCC is preparing to address escalating bureaucratic pressures.
The applicant has to make sure he pays the correct fees when they are recording their application.
The online applications accompany the appropriate fee at the time of application and generally, there should be no reason to worry.
However, here’s what to do if you paid the old fees and sent the application by mail:
If You Paid the Old Fees and mailed the application:
If an application was submitted with old fees before the new rates took effect and was mailed before December 1, IRCC will not reject it.
However, applicants will need to pay the difference between the old and new fees. IRCC will send instructions on how to complete this payment.
How to Pay the Fee Difference
Find out the difference for all applicable fees and for accompanying family members.
Pay in the “Make an additional payment or pay other fees” section on the Website of IRCC.
Enclose the receipt as per the requirements approximated by IRCC in the sample request.
Why IRCC Adjusted Fees
The application fees for IRCC are adjusted depending on inflation rates and fluctuations of services to ensure quality is delivered.
These changes are consistent with the overall goal of the department of simplification of processing, backlog reduction and meeting emerging needs of immigration services.
These latest changes, which came into force on December 1, also indicate IRCC’s further sustainability of the decision to flexibly respond to economic and operational impacts.
Knowledge of these changes is important if you are applying to have your status restored, dealing with inadmissibility or for joining the IEC programs.
Candidates are also advised to cross check their application, fees and their mode of payment so as not to experience delay.
To find out more about it, you can go to IRCC’s main webpage or speak to a registered immigration consultant.
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