Paying PR Fee

[bongd]

Before I sent my package to Missisauga, I paid online for the sponsorship fee and main applicant fee. However, I haven't paid the right of permanent residence fees because I was already paying so much for medicals, police checks, etc. But I've heard that this could cause delays, and since I can now afford to pay it, can I pay it now or do I have to wait for them to ask for it? I've now passed the first stage and my application is being processed in my local visa office.

 

[Maple Syrup]

Hi Bongd, you don't have to wait for your visa post to request payment. Not paying the RPRF can cause up to a 60 delay in some cases. I would suggest that you pay the fee online, print the receipt and mail/fax the receipt to CPC-Mississauga. It should clearly indicate that it is for a RPRF payment and should have your Client ID/IMM file # clearly printed.
It will take several weeks for CPC-M to process your payment but eventually they will forward the information to your local visa post.

Good luck.

 

[Karlshammar]

Sorry for going off-topic, but Maple Syrup: I like your name!

 

[bongd]

Thanks Maple Syrup, I've decided to do that. I tried paying online just now, and a webpage loaded that asked me where I'll be sending my application. Do I pick Mississauga or a local visa office?

 

[nknvtr]

It should be sent to Missisuaga.

 

[nyssa]

I am very curious about this topic as I am considering doing the same. I have all the money and papers ready and could theoretically send my application out in January instead of February if I don't have to pay the PR Fee right away. Does anyone have any experience with doing this personally?

 

[bongd]

nyssa, I'll let you know what happens with my payment But I think you'll be better off sending your application in January instead of holding it off just because of the right of PR fee, which can be paid at a later date. That's just my opinion though.

 

[nyssa]

Thank you, and yes, please keep us posted! This is a topic I'm excited to hear about the outcome for sure. I still have another month before deciding either way. Thank you =]

 

[bongd]

In case anyone is still interested... I had my husband send the RPRF to Missisauga, and a few weeks later he got a letter back. It said they've received it, and are notifying the visa office of the payment.

 

[Suin]

good news. thank you for the update.

 

[nyssa]

That's great! Thank you for the update! Your husband mailed it, correct? I will be faxing it. This is great news indeed as this will be the path I'm taking.

 

[bongd]

Yeap he mailed it! Also, when I visited the visa office last week, they told me they've already got the notification. It went very smoothly. Good luck!