Canada Announces Changes to Permanent Residence Application Fees [Video]

• The Canadian government has indicated plans to raise fees for persons applying for permanent residency
• The country said the new fee will be effective from April 30, 2024, including fees paid by persons having dependents
• The new fee is calculated based on the country’s consumer price index and rounded off to the next five dollars

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The Canada immigration department (IRCC) has said it will raise fees for permanent residency applications from April 30, 2024.

The fee will increase from $515 to $575, representing a 12% rise following the country’s regulations, which are connected to the Consumer Price Index.

The new fee does not apply to children

The country waived the fee for dependent children accompanying adult applicants seeking permanent residence.

The move is similar to obtaining a green card in …