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.