LEGAL FEES

Temporary Residence Applications

Service Legal Fee Government Fees
Consultation 15 Mins: Free
15-30 Mins: $200
30-60 Mins: $350
*If retained for the matter, consult fee is credited towards the file
Visitor/Tourist Visa $1,000 – 1,500 $100 processing fee + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+)
Business Visitor/ Short Term Work Permit Exemption $1,500 – $2,000 Visa exempt: no processing fee + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+)
Visa Requiring: $100 + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+)
Study Permit $2,000 $150 processing fee + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+)
Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) $5,000 (LMIA) +
$1,500 (LMIA-based Work Permit)
$1,000 processing fee for the LMIA + $155 processing fee for Work Permit + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+)
Global Talent Stream LMIA $3,500 (LMIA)
$1,500 (LMIA-based Work Permit)
$1,000 processing fee for the LMIA + $155 per person for Work Permit + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+)
CUSMA (Formerly NAFTA) Professionals Work Permit $2,500 – 3,500 $230 employer compliance fee + $155 processing fee + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+)
Other Free Trade Agreements-based Work Permits $2,500 – 5,000 $230 employer compliance fee + $155 processing fee + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+) Additional $156 fee will be applicable to International Experience Canada class applicants + $100 open work permit holder fee if applicable.
Super Visa $1,750 (1 parent)
$2,220 (2 parents)
$100 processing fee + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+) per 1 parent
Post-Graduation Work Permit
*if we prepared the Study Permit application
$500* – 750 $255 processing fee + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+)
Bridging Open Work Permit *if we prepared the application for permanent residence $500* – 750 $255 processing fee + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+)
Dependents
Open Work Permit for Spouse/Common-Law Partner $1,000 $255 processing fee + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+)
Visitor Record or Study Permit for Accompanying Dependents $500 $100 (Visitor Record) processing fee + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+)
$150 (Study Permit) processing fee + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+)

Permanent Residence Applications

Service Legal Fee Government Fees
Spousal Sponsorship – Outside Canada $4,000 $1,050 processing fee + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+)
Spousal Sponsorship – Inside Canada $4,500
*includes initial Open Work Permit
$1,050 processing fee + $255 for Work Permit, + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+)
Parental Sponsorship $2,500 (1 parent)
$3,000 (2 parents)
$1,050 processing fee + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+) per 1 parent
Child / Other Relative Sponsorship $3,000 - $4,500 $650 - $1,050 processing fee depending on the stream + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+)
Sponsorship Appeals $7,500 N/A
Express Entry:
1. Profile creation – included in the fee
2. Permanent residence application after reception of Invitation to Apply (ITA) – included in the fee
3. Notification of Interest (NOI) from the province to apply via Express Entry – additional charge, if applicable
$4,000 $1,325 processing fee + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+)
Provincial: fees vary by province
Provincial Nominee Programs (non-investor based) $6,000 Provincial: fees vary by province
Federal: $1,325 processing fee + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+)
Entrepreneur/Investor Programs $20,000 – 35,000 Fees will vary depending on the program
Start-Up Visa $10,000 – 20,000 $2,075 processing fee + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+)
Self-Employed $6,000 $2,075 processing fee + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+)
Quebec Investor $15,000 – 25,000 Provincial: $15,962
Federal: $2,075 processing fee + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+)
Caregiver (Home Child Care Provider or Home Support Worker) $5,000 $1,050 processing fee + $255 for Work Permit + $85 per person, if biometrics required
Refugee / Humanitarian & Compassionate / Pre-Removal Risk Assessment $5,000 - $7,000 Fees will vary depending on the program
Dependents
Spouse/Common-Law Partner $1,000 $1,050 - $1,325 (depending on PR stream) + $85 per person if biometrics required
Dependent Children $500 $150 - $225 (depending on PR stream) + $85 biometrics fee if required (14yrs+)

Other

Service Legal Fee Government Fees
PR Card Renewal $1,500 $50
Citizenship (grant) $3,000 $630 (adult)
$100 (under 18yrs)
Residence Questionnaire $1,500 – 3,000 N/A
Certificate of Canadian Citizenship $1,000 – 1,500 $75
Temporary Resident Permit $3,000 $200
Criminal Rehabilitation $3,500 – 5,000 $200 – 1,000
Authorization to Return to Canada $1,500 – 3,000 $400
ATIP $250 $5 per 1 request

*All fees are prepared assuming it is 1 applicant unless specified otherwise.