Family class and spouse or common-law partner in Canada class (CPC Mississauga) as per R295(1)(a) and R301(1)(a)
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
The fees are as follows:
- Sponsor (per application): $75
- Principal applicant, including a conjugal partner with respect to the sponsor: $490
Please note the exceptions that follow:
- Principal applicant less than 22 years of age, not a spouse or common-law partner and described in R117(1)(b) or (f) to (h): $75
- Family member of a principal applicant 22 years of age or older, or less than 22 years of age and is a spouse or common-law partner: $570
- Family member of a principal applicant less than 22 years of age and is not a spouse or common-law partner: $155
Cost recovery fees are payable for processing an application for a permanent residence or a sponsorship undertaking
- if the application is made by a person as a member of the family class R295(1)(a) and
- if the application is made by a person as a member of the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class R301(1)(a)
Example 1 – Family class
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sponsorship fee (applied to principal applicant) | $75 |
| Father (principal applicant) | $490 |
| Mother | $570 |
| Two children under 22 ($155 x 2) | $310 |
| Total fee | $1,445 |
The RPRF must be paid prior to acquiring permanent resident status.
Example 2 – Family class
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sponsorship application (applied to principal applicant) | $75 |
| Principal applicant less than 22 years of ageFootnote * | $75 |
| Total fee | $150 |
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