CIC fees breakdown/rant

[kryt0n]

So far this application has cost an arm and a leg:

IELTS: $300
ECA: $230
Medical: $425
Police checks: $80

Total - $1035

x 2 as we are applying as a couple. $2070

Can someone please tell me the CEC application fee?

This number is also detracting from the savings we have to provide for landing in Canada. I almost feel instead of proving we are skilled foreign workers, we are funding third party CIC sponsors.

Thoughts?

 

[andy000]

So far this application has cost an arm and a leg:

IELTS: $300
ECA: $230
Medical: $425
Police checks: $80

Total - $1035

x 2 as we are applying as a couple. $2070


Seriously? have u checked AUS or NZ, or even Denmark residency programs?


Can someone please tell me the CEC application fee?

This number is also detracting from the savings we have to provide for landing in Canada. I almost feel instead of proving we are skilled foreign workers, we are funding third party CIC sponsors.

Thoughts?

 

[kryt0n]

I almost didn't see your reply within the block of quote.

I know other countries have different costs, but we are discussing Canada.

Do you know the CEC fee? Has it changed since EE was launched?

 

[carl321]

So far this application has cost an arm and a leg:

IELTS: $300
ECA: $230
Medical: $425
Police checks: $80

Total - $1035

x 2 as we are applying as a couple. $2070

don't forget the application fee of $490 per person x2 = $980

honestly this is cheaper than UK/US and Australia/NZ

Can someone please tell me the CEC application fee?

This number is also detracting from the savings we have to provide for landing in Canada. I almost feel instead of proving we are skilled foreign workers, we are funding third party CIC sponsors.

Thoughts?

 

[kryt0n]

Ah so it's $490 each, not $550 I read somewhere?

 

[nick.rwth]

Men: 550 per person

1100 CAD total)

 

[purplesnow]

the application fee is $550. then once you get PR there's a Right of Permanent Residency fee of $490. so multiply by two.
Plus the fees to get a bridging work permit if you're already working here are now gone up to $255.

 

[kryt0n]

Why do the want another $500 at the end of this??

 

[purplesnow]

just the way it is. always has been.
number 2 & 4 here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp

 

[nick.rwth]

Why do the want another $500 at the end of this??

It is business)
It is a way Canada earns money!

 

[kryt0n]

Ugh. Can I just slip them an extra $1000 now and skip the paperwork? Tbh They should pay us for all this effort!!

 

[visaowl]

Canadian fees is relatively on the lowest spectrum among other immigration programs. Have a look at Australia's fees. For a spouse sponsored PR, you have to pay ~$4800. Yup, it is that high. Canadians do not mooch fees at nearly any opportunity they can grab though; they could have had entry fees for EE to up the barrier for entry; there is also no fees for Provincial nominations too. They just put a fees on other work permits too; but the fees is under $200. Yes, it is a money grab but it is justified too and I feel it is nominal. It could be lot worse.

 

[A.B.123]

Ah so it's $490 each, not $550 I read somewhere?

550 (application fee) + 490 (some other fee you should pay before getting your PR card) = 1040 per person!

 

[PMM]

Hi

Canadian fees is relatively on the lowest spectrum among other immigration programs. Have a look at Australia's fees. For a spouse sponsored PR, you have to pay ~$4800. Yup, it is that high. Canadians do not mooch fees at nearly any opportunity they can grab though; they could have had entry fees for EE to up the barrier for entry; there is also no fees for Provincial nominations too. They just put a fees on other work permits too; but the fees is under $200. Yes, it is a money grab but it is justified too and I feel it is nominal. It could be lot worse.

1 You should know that under Canadas Financial Administration Act Federal Depts can only charge applicants what it costs to provide the services.

 

[carl321]

550 (application fee) + 490 (some other fee you should pay before getting your PR card) = 1040 per person!

can I pay the PR card fee later?