Dear Mr Brown, I read that the embassy application fees are going to be increase. Please just confirm the amount for a visa and when it is effective.

— ST

Dear ST,

The fees for permanent residence applications (economic, family, humanitarian classes and permit holder) for Canada will increase on April 30, 2022. Therefore, the fee for a visitor’s visa is unaffected and remains $100 CAD (plus $85 CAD, if applicable.)

The fee increases (in Canadian dollars) for the permanent residence applications will be as follows:

Right of Permanent Residence Fee

Principal applicant and accompanying spouse or common-law partner (from $500 to $515)

Federal High Skilled, Provincial Nominee Program and Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most Economic Pilots (Rural, Agri-Food)

Principal applicant (from $825 to $850)

Accompanying spouse or common-law partner (from $825 to $850)

Accompanying dependent child (from $225 to $230)

Live-in Caregiver Program and Caregivers Pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot)

Principal applicant (from $550 to $570)

Accompanying spouse or common-law partner (from $550 to $570)

Accompanying dependent child (from $150 to $155)

Business (Federal and Quebec)

Principal applicant (from $1,575 to $1,625)

Accompanying spouse or common-law partner (from $825 to $850)

Accompanying dependent child (from $225 to $230)

Family Reunification (Spouses, Partners and Children; Parents and Grandparents; and other relatives)

Sponsorship fee (remains $75)

Sponsored principal applicant (from $475 to $490)

Sponsored dependent child (remains $75)

Accompanying spouse or common-law partner (from $550 to $570)

Accompanying dependent child (from $150 to $155)

Protected Persons

Principal applicant (from $550 to $570)

Accompanying spouse or common-law partner (from $550 to $570)

Accompanying dependent child (from $150 to $155)

Humanitarian and Compassionate / Public Policy

Principal applicant (from $550 to $570)

Accompanying spouse or common-law partner (from $550 to $570)

Accompanying dependent child (from $150 to $155)

Permit Holders

Principal applicant (from $325 to $335)

Fees are expected to increase in two years based on the applicable Consumer Price Index. As such, the next fee increase is expected to be announced in 2024.

Please visit JAMAICA2CANADA.COM for additional information on Canadian Permanent Residence programs, including Express Entry, The Study & Work program, Visas or Appeals, etc.

Antonn Brown, BA, (Hons), LLB, MSc, RCIC, is an immigration counsel and an accredited Canadian education agent of JAMAICA2CANADA.COM — a Canadian immigration & education firm in Kingston. Send questions/comments to documents.jamaica2canada@gmail.com