IRCC Canada Implements New Canada Immigration Fees From December 2024
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Explore the news for the details to latest implemented Canada immigration fee for PR, study, work visa, and visitor visas by IRCC effective from December 1, 2024.
IRCC Canada has announced revised immigration visa fees that have taken effect from December 1, 2024. This adjustment would have an impact on various visas to Canada including permanent residency, work visa, study permit, visitor visa, etc.
The changes aim to ensure the cost of processing applications align with the resources required to maintain efficiency and integrity of Canada’s immigration system.
New Canada Immigration Fees Effective From December 1, 2024
Prospective immigrants, students and workers are advised to review the updated Canada fees to plan their applications accordingly.
| Application Type | New Fee (CAD) | Previous Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Authorization to return to Canada | 479.75 | 459.55 |
| Inadmissible on the grounds of criminality | 239.75 | 229.77 |
| Inadmissible on the grounds of serious criminality | 1,199.00 | 1,148.87 |
| Restore your status as a student | 389.75 | 379.00 |
| Restore your status as a visitor | 239.75 | 229.00 |
| Restore your status as a worker | 394.75 | 384.00 |
| Temporary resident permit | 239.75 | 229.77 |
| International Experience Canada (IEC) | 179.75 | 172.00 |
What Happens If You Have Paid the Old Immigration Fee?
If you have submitted a completed online application before the fee increment took effect, the new fees will not apply to your application. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) processes online applications immediately, so your payment is considered complete at the time of submission.
For paper applications, such as Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) extensions, there is a possibility you may have paid the old fee if your application was mailed before the fee adjustment. In such cases, IRCC will generally not reject your application, provided that the below mentioned conditions are met:
- The old fee was paid in full
- The application submitted was complete
- The application was made before the fee increase
If IRCC receives your application and finds a fee difference, they will notify you with instructions on how to pay the balance.
Quick Canada PGWP Updates
- New Changes to Canada PGWP Program Effective From November 2024
- List of Eligible PGWP Programs Announced by IRCC
Steps to Pay the Fee Difference for Your Canada Visa Application
The steps to pay the fee difference for your application post the fee increase is as follows
- Calculate the difference between the old and new fee
- Login or create an IRCC account
- Use IRCC’s online payment tool and select the “make an additional payment or pay other fees” option
- Enter the fee difference amount under the “Quantity” field
- Complete the payment and save the receipt.
Submit the receipt to IRCC as per the instructions to finalize your application process.
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