WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an increase in application fees for several temporary resident categories. The new fees, which range from 2.80% to 4.69%, will affect individuals applying to restore their temporary resident status, return to Canada after inadmissibility, or apply for temporary resident permits (TRPs). According to Immigration News Canada, (INC), IRCC has updated its fee structure for a range of applications that include visitors, workers, students, and others seeking temporary status in Canada. The fee increases cover eight specific application categories, each with different adjustments. Below is a breakdown of the new fees compared to the old rates: The fee increase affects those who need to restore their visitor, student, or worker status. According to INC, the fee rises range from 2.80% to 4.69%, depending on the type of status being restored. The International Experience Canada (IEC) program, aimed at young professionals and working holiday participants, has also seen a 4.51% fee increase. According to INC, IRCC periodically adjusts its fees to account for inflation and to ensure the continued quality of service.
Canada’s immigration agency raises temporary resident application fees by 4%
