The cost of immigrating to Canada

In the process of immigrating to Canada, one of the most important questions that concern your mind is how much does it cost to immigrate to Canada and obtain Canadian residency?

For any type of visa you apply for immigrating to Canada, the Canadian Immigration Department charges a fee for reviewing its application, which is called Application Processing Fee.

In the following article, the application processing fee for Canadian temporary residence cases, Canadian residency, and other immigration cases is given. On the page of the cost of immigrating to Canada, in addition to the costs of reviewing the case, we have fully explained the other costs required for immigration and obtaining Canadian residency.

Immigration from Iran to Canada

The request to immigrate to Canada from Iran is increasing year by year. It seems that every year the demand of Iranians to go to Canada is growing and Iranians are part of the successful strata of Canada.

How to immigrate to Canada

To immigrate to Canada and to know how to get Canadian residency, according to the new Canadian immigration rules, you need to do the following steps:

1. Choose the best immigration method according to your circumstances.

2. Prepare and translate the necessary documents related to the immigration program.

3. Enter the website of the Canadian Immigration Department and choose the immigration program you want and create an online account.

4. Answer the application questions and upload the required forms and documents.

5. Pay for the app.

6. If you have not been fingerprinted in the last ten years, make an appointment at one of the Canadian VAC centers in Iran’s neighboring countries and do the Canadian fingerprinting.

7. Check your portal regularly and upload additional documents to your account if Immigration Canada requires them.

8. Congratulations, you passed the request! At this stage, send your passport to the Canadian embassy to insert the visa label and pick up the Canadian visa.

9. After entering Canada according to your chosen immigration program, obtain the necessary conditions to obtain Canadian residency and then apply for Canadian residency through one of the provincial or federal methods.

Documents required to immigrate to Canada

The conditions of going to Canada in different Canadian immigration methods require different documents. A number of documents are general and common and must be submitted for each type of immigration procedure. These documents include: Identification documents such as:

• translation of birth certificate, passport, national ID card, end of service card (if any)
• Translation of marriage certificate (if available)
• Translation of diplomas and academic transcripts
• Employment letters Insurance records (if applicable) Certificate of no bad background

A number of documents are specific to each immigration method

For example, in short-term visas such as study visas, your documents should include university acceptance letters, possible job offers, and proof of affiliation with the country of origin. In fact, these documents must prove that you will return to your country after completing your studies in Canada. So, except for the general documents, your partial documents should help to show the certainty of your departure from Canada after graduation.

But in long-term visas, apart from general documents, you need other documents, of course, you don’t need to show that you intend to leave Canada. For example, in the Canadian entrepreneurship visa, the Canadian startup visa or the Canadian self-employed visa, you need a detailed business plan. This plan should show exactly what the business you intend to start is and what research you have done for it.

The cost of immigrating to Canada

One of the most important questions in the process of immigrating to Canada is how to stay in Canada and how much does it cost to get a Canadian residence?

For each type of visa you apply for, the Canadian Immigration Department charges a fee for reviewing its application, which is called the Application Processing Fee.

The following is the cost of reviewing the application for Canadian residency requirements for Canadian temporary residency, Canadian permanent residency, and other immigration cases.

Canada temporary residence processing fee
Master’s permit (extension of master’s permit):
Master permit per person: $150
Student status restoration fee: $350
Visitor visa (including super visa) or extension of stay in Canada:
Visitor visa (including super visa) per person: $100
Visitor visa per family (each family includes 5 or more people applying at the same time): $500
Extension of stay as a visitor per person: $100
Restoration of visitor status: $200
Work permit (including extension of work permit):
Work permit (including renewal) per person: $155
Work permit (including renewal) per group (including 3 or more performing artists applying at the same time): $465
Open Work Permit Holder: $100
Restore Your Status as a Worker: $355

Electronic Travel Authorization-eTA:

Electronic travel permit (authorization): $7

Temporary Resident Permit:

Temporary residence permit per person: $200

The cost of processing Canadian permanent residence cases

Business Immigration (Quebec business immigration, self-employment and start-up visa)

Examining the applicant’s case considering the right to permanent residence: $2,140
Examination of the applicant’s case without considering the right to permanent residence: $1,625
Examining the case of a spouse or fiancee considering the right to permanent residence: $1,365
Examining the file of a spouse or fiance without considering the right of permanent residence: $850
Examining the case of each dependent child: $230

Economic immigration (including express entry) Economic Immigration

The economic migration group includes the following categories

Agri-Food Pilot, Atlantic Immigration Pilot, Atlantic Immigration Program, Canadian Experience Category, Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trade, Provincial Selection, Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot and Quebec Skilled Worker Selection

Examination of the applicant’s case considering the right to permanent residence: $1,365
Examining the applicant’s case regardless of the right to permanent residence: $850
Examining the case of a spouse or fiancee considering the right to permanent residence: $1,365
Examining the file of a spouse or fiance without considering the right of permanent residence: $850
Examining the case of each dependent child: $230

• Permanent Resident Card
• Permanent residence card: 50 dollars
• Permanent Resident Travel Document
• Permanent residence travel document: $50
• Permit Holders Class
• Examining the applicant’s case considering the right to permanent residence: $850
• Examining the applicant’s case without considering the right to permanent residence: $335
  The cost of the right to permanent residence
• Canadian permanent residence fee: $515

The cost of examining family sponsorship cases

Spouse, fiancé or children
Examining the sponsorship case of the applicant’s spouse or fiancee considering the right of permanent residence: $1,080
Checking the sponsorship file of each dependent child of the applicant: $150
Reviewing the sponsorship file of any dependent child who is simultaneously included in the file of the applicant’s spouse or fiancee: $155
Parents and grandparents
Examining the sponsorship case of parents or grandparents considering the right of permanent residence: $1,080
Sponsor of a parent or grandparent regardless of permanent residency: $565
Examining the case of the spouse of the parent/grandparent considering the right to permanent residence: $1,085
Examining the case of the spouse of the father or mother / grandfather or grandmother without taking into account the right of permanent residence: $570
Examining the file of dependent child of father or mother / grandparent: $155
Adopted children and other relatives
Sponsor of a relative 22 years of age or older considering the right to permanent residence: $1,080
Sponsor of a relative 22 years of age or older regardless of permanent residency: $565
Sponsoring an adopted child dependent or orphaned relative: $150
Dependent adoptive sponsor or orphan relative entered at the same time on the family member’s file: $155
Sponsor of a relative under 22 years of age who is not a dependent child and considering the right of permanent residence: $665
Sponsoring a relative under the age of 22 who is not a dependent child and regardless of the right to permanent residence: $150
Examining the case of a relative’s spouse or fiancé considering the right to permanent residence: $1,085
Examining the case of a relative’s spouse or fiance without considering the right to permanent residence: $570

The cost of reviewing citizenship applications

• Citizenship application for an adult 18 years and older, considering the cost of citizenship rights: $630
  Citizenship fee for a stateless adult 18 years of age and older born to Canadian parents: $100
  Citizenship application for minors (under 18): $100

What is the role of an immigration lawyer in Canada?

An expert immigration lawyer will apply for a visa with detailed knowledge of immigration laws and compliance of the case with the rules of residence in Canada. The more knowledgeable the lawyer is about immigration laws, the more likely he is to present a stronger case, and this helps to obtain a favorable outcome. In fact, a good immigration lawyer can increase your visa chances.

Canadian Immigration lawyers and legal advisors have the option to prepare a letter and submit that letter to Canadian Immigration in defense of their client. In this letter, the conditions of the applicant and the reasons and objectives for choosing his visa type are explained based on the legal clauses of the Canadian Immigration Department.

The more experienced and knowledgeable the immigration lawyer is, the better he can use the legal clauses of the immigration office to protect his client.

What language certificate is needed to immigrate to Canada?

The documents approved by Canada in the immigration programs are the English language certificate and the French language certificate. In English, IELTS General and Selpip General are acceptable, and in French, TEF and TCF are acceptable.

The required language score is different depending on each Canadian immigration program, which usually ranges from CLB 4 to CLB 7.

Is it possible to immigrate to Canada without paying a fee?

Unfortunately, the answer to this question is negative. In order to immigrate to Canada, a series of costs are necessary in advance, such as the cost of translating documents, the cost of reviewing applications in various immigration programs, the cost of hiring an immigration lawyer if you wish to have a lawyer, the cost of evaluating documents if necessary, and the cost of traveling to other countries for Doing the Canadian fingerprinting process.

What is the age limit for immigrating to Canada?

Fortunately, there is no age limit to immigrate to Canada. But age is one of the important factors that influence immigration scoring systems. For example, applicants over 47 years old are not eligible.

Will having relatives in Canada help my immigration case?

Yes. Having first and second degree relatives in Canada will increase your score in immigration applications.

What is the easiest way to immigrate to Canada?

Which method is the easiest to immigrate to Canada depends on your individual circumstances. Every migration method has steps and takes time. But among these, 4 methods are among the most popular and easiest ways to immigrate to Canada:

• Express entry
  Educational immigration
  PNP provincial selection programs
  Sponsorship