Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has raised the cost of a number of applications for temporary residency as of December 1, 2024.

The latest changes show IRCC's ongoing commitment to adapting to operational and financial challenges.

The modifications, which vary from 2.80% to 4.69%, will impact anyone applying for a temporary resident visa, returning to Canada after being denied entry, or regaining their temporary resident status.

The changes complement the department's larger initiatives to expedite procedures, clear backlogs, and adapt to the changing demands of immigration services.

The most recent modifications demonstrate IRCC's continued dedication to adjusting to operational and fiscal difficulties.

Who is affected?

Canada highlighted that the changes will affected a number of category:

Restoration of visitor status has increased by 4.69% and will now cost $239.75 as against the old price of $229.00.

Restoration of student status increased by 2.84% to $389.75 from $379.00.

Restoration of workers status increased by 2.80% to $394.75 from $384.00.

Authorization to return to Canada increased by 4.40% to $479.75 from $459.55.

Criminal rehabilitation (serious criminality) increased by 4.36% to $1,199.00 from $1,148.87.

Temporary resident permit increased by 4.34% to $239.75 from $229.77.

International experience Canada increased by 4.51% to $179.75 from $172.00