I just got an email from CIC which reads as below -
Hello,
Thank you for your email.
Please note that there are still outstanding documents/information required regarding your change in marital status.
In order to add your spouse to your application, we require the following items:
· Processing fee and right of permanent residence fee (RPRF) for your spouse (if accompanying you to Canada at this time)
· Four (4) recent photographs of your spouse according to specifications
· If applicable, copy of your spouse’s divorce certificate if your spouse was previously married
· An original police certificate for all countries your spouse has lived for more than 6 months since the age of 18 years; (for more information, consult the following link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/index.asp)
In addition, you must send evidence of the relationship between you and your spouse, such as:
· Engagement photos and/or photos of outings.
Wedding photographs depicting all the rituals of a traditional wedding, including wedding reception and post wedding photographs.
Marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages.
· If your spouse is living abroad, please provide proof of your or your spouse’s visits such as airline ticket coupons, used boarding passes, complete photocopy of all pages of your spouse’s passport;
· Any other documents that you feel would demonstrate your relationship to your spouse.
Photos must be loose. Do not send them in binders, albums, frames or other such containers. Do not send video discs or video cassettes. Do not send musical greeting cards or other similar documents containing electronic or mechanical devices. Do not send calling cards.
If your spouse intends to accompany you to Canada, you must pay the processing fee of $550 CAD for your spouse’s application. This payment must be made online:
Go to this website: https://eservices.cic.gc.ca/epay/welcome.do?lang=en
Read the instructions on each page, and click “Continue” to proceed
Select the “Immigration” link, followed by “Spouse and Common-Law Partner in Canada Class”
Enter the number of fee payments (1) in the box beside the corresponding fee.
Click “Submit”
Proceed to pay your fees by selecting “Pay” and then follow the instructions to pay with a credit card
Once we have received the processing fee, your spouse’s application status will be changed to an accompanying dependant.
My question is pertaining to the bolded line on this email. My wife is already here with me in Canada, do I still have to pay the $550 as application processing fee ?. I know in future I will have to pay RPRF fee for both - $490 each.
Can someone please reply and let me know the next steps. Thanks , appreciate it.
M