Pursuing permanent residency in Canada is about to become more costly, with the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announcing a 12% fee hike effective April 30. The ‘right of permanent residence fee’ will rise to CAD 575 from the current CAD 515, per a gazette notification issued by Canada’s Department of Citizenship and Immigration. This increase, linked to the Consumer Price Index, impacts various immigration application fees, including those for skilled workers, caregivers, and family reunification. Despite exemptions for dependent children, the fee adjustments reflect Canada’s efforts to manage immigration levels amid rising demand.

Source: MSN