How much does it cost to sponsor a family member to Canada?

Family class sponsorship involves federal processing fees paid to IRCC, which are set by regulations and can change. Fees are generally required at the time of application submission and are typically not refundable even if the application is refused.

The main fee categories are: the sponsorship application fee (paid by the sponsor), the principal applicant processing fee (paid for the family member being sponsored), the Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF, paid for each person who will become a permanent resident), and biometrics collection fees. Dependent children who will be 22 or under on the date of landing do not pay the RPRF.

Additional costs that are not IRCC fees include: immigration medical exam fees (paid to the panel physician and vary by country and clinic), police certificate fees (vary by country), translation and notarization costs for documents, and any professional fees if you retain a lawyer or consultant. Total out-of-pocket costs for a complete family sponsorship vary considerably depending on the number of people, their country of residence, and whether legal assistance is used. Always check the current fee schedule on the IRCC website before preparing your application, as fees can be updated.