Why would IRCC ask for RPRF fees before/during medical?

[StephanH]

It would make better sense when the results are known? Seems like they run this as a business, they are trying to get all the money upfront. It also does not make sense paying it 2 months into the application and your visa is only approved in 12 months, I rather have the cash in my bank than theirs. We are already paying the processing fees of 475.00... Why would they ask for RPRF if there will be no decisions on the application anytime soon? My spouse was asked to pay it in the middle of her medical when there was no decision made on her medical yet, and still no decision yet after 16 days.

 

[scylla]

It would make better sense when the results are known? Seems like they run this as a business, they are trying to get all the money upfront. It also does not make sense paying it 2 months into the application and your visa is only approved in 12 months, I rather have the cash in my bank than theirs. We are already paying the processing fees of 475.00... Why would they ask for RPRF if there will be no decisions on the application anytime soon? My spouse was asked to pay it in the middle of her medical when there was no decision made on her medical yet, and still no decision yet after 16 days.

Most people pay the RPRF up front (i.e. with the rest of the fees) to avoid delays in processing later. IRCC requests it during processing (if not paid up front) since it's required to complete processing of the application (decision won't be made without the application being complete).

RPRF is refunded if the application is refused.

Makes most sense to pay it up front if you can.

 

[StephanH]

Most people pay the RPRF up front (i.e. with the rest of the fees) to avoid delays in processing later. IRCC requests it during processing (if not paid up front) since it's required to complete processing of the application (decision won't be made without the application being complete).

RPRF is refunded if the application is refused.

Makes most sense to pay it up front if you can.

So, what you are saying when they probably ask for it, a decision will be made pretty soon? I guess they also would ask an applicant to pay after 5-6-7-8-9-10 months into the application? if a decision is near. I don't see why they would ask to pay early if they know the application will be going on for 12 months. Do all applicants asked to pay it after 2 months into the application? or some applicants are asked later into the process, like 8 months?

 

[Linda_s74]

It would make better sense when the results are known? Seems like they run this as a business, they are trying to get all the money upfront. It also does not make sense paying it 2 months into the application and your visa is only approved in 12 months, I rather have the cash in my bank than theirs. We are already paying the processing fees of 475.00... Why would they ask for RPRF if there will be no decisions on the application anytime soon? My spouse was asked to pay it in the middle of her medical when there was no decision made on her medical yet, and still no decision yet after 16 days.

Did you receive a letter asking you to pay the fee? If so, what did the letter say?
I believe it is odd for it to be requested before the application is finalized.

 

[StephanH]

Did you receive a letter asking you to pay the fee? If so, what did the letter say?
I believe it is odd for it to be requested before the application is finalized.

Dear PA,

This is in reference to your application for permanent resident in Canada.

In order for us to continue the processing of your application, we require the following documents:

UCI - PA

> RPRF: Pay the Right of Permanent Residence fee. This must be received at this office
by: 2019/07/13

As a final reminder, you must also complete the medical examination for you and all family members
within 30 days of this letter if you have not done so previously. You are required to have all your family
members be examined as part of the process of applying for permanent residence in Canada, even if
they will not come to Canada with the principal applicant. This examination of your non accompanying
dependent is in accordance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulation section 70(1)(e).

THIS IS YOUR FINAL REMINDER. NO FURTHER REQUESTS WILL BE SENT.

The above information/documents must be received in our office within 30 days from the date of this
letter.
If you are unable to submit the requested document(s) within the timeframe given, you must notify our
office before the due date and you must provide an explanation and proof as to why you are unable to
submit the documents within the given timeframe.
If we do not receive the requested information within the time allotted to you from the date of this
notice, a decision will be made based on the information on your file, which could result in the refusal
of your application.

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The funny thing we did pay it even before the letter was sent on the same day We are thinking the same

 

[Linda_s74]

Dear PA,

This is in reference to your application for permanent resident in Canada.

In order for us to continue the processing of your application, we require the following documents:

UCI - PA

> RPRF: Pay the Right of Permanent Residence fee. This must be received at this office
by: 2019/07/13

As a final reminder, you must also complete the medical examination for you and all family members
within 30 days of this letter if you have not done so previously. You are required to have all your family
members be examined as part of the process of applying for permanent residence in Canada, even if
they will not come to Canada with the principal applicant. This examination of your non accompanying
dependent is in accordance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulation section 70(1)(e).

THIS IS YOUR FINAL REMINDER. NO FURTHER REQUESTS WILL BE SENT.

The above information/documents must be received in our office within 30 days from the date of this
letter.
If you are unable to submit the requested document(s) within the timeframe given, you must notify our
office before the due date and you must provide an explanation and proof as to why you are unable to
submit the documents within the given timeframe.
If we do not receive the requested information within the time allotted to you from the date of this
notice, a decision will be made based on the information on your file, which could result in the refusal
of your application.

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The funny thing we did pay it even before the letter was sent on the same day We are thinking the same

I took a look at your timeline on your profile page and you are pretty far along for only having been in the process for 2 months. You're in CPC-Mississauga which does process applications much faster than other offices so I suppose it could be that your application is near completion. You'll have to wait and see I guess
If you've already paid just be sure to send them a copy of your receipt.

 

[StephanH]

I took a look at your timeline on your profile page and you are pretty far along for only having been in the process for 2 months. You're in CPC-Mississauga which does process applications much faster than other offices so I suppose it could be that your application is near completion. You'll have to wait and see I guess
If you've already paid just be sure to send them a copy of your receipt.

yepp, did all of that already, emailed it and sent it in Mississauga through post. I also called them and they confirmed it was received, so now it's all about the medical, PA's medical was normal according to the physician but IRCC might come up with a surprise for additional tests, so we just need to be patient and let Canada celebrate its birthday on Monday It might be slow in the next week.

 

[klds1214]

For me, I paid RPRF upfront, but I received a message...
What should I do?
Does anyone happen like me?

 

[JJS]

For me, I paid RPRF upfront, but I received a message...
What should I do?
Does anyone happen like me?

Did you pay all 1125 upfront?

 

[lion.com]

For me, I paid RPRF upfront, but I received a message...
What should I do?
Does anyone happen like me?

What message..?

 

[klds1214]

Did you pay all 1125 upfront?

Yea. I paid everything upfront. but i still get the message to pay rprf

 

[klds1214]

What message..?

message for pay rprf. even i paid upfront

 

[Saikrishnadasari]

------------------------------------------PLEASE HELP--------------------------------------

Hi,

I have received an email saying "Final Request" to provide identity documents. A line below the document request, it also says: complete Medical Examination for Myself and all family members.

I have already submitted my medicals and status on my CIC account- you passed the medical.

My question is 'is it a general statement from CIC or asking me to give my medical again with all family member ?. Pls. help


"From CIC:

In order for us to continue the processing of your application, we require the following documents:

> Supporting identity documents: If a birth is registered late, include the original baptism
certificate and other original documents establishing identity such as: Old school records (Fifth
class, Middle standard and Matriculation/secondary school certificate), and Voter's ID card.
This must be received at this office by: 2019/11/08

As a final reminder, you must also complete the medical examination for you and all family members
within 30 days of this letter if you have not done so previously. You are required to have all your family
members be examined as part of the process of applying for permanent residence in Canada, even if
they will not come to Canada with the principal applicant. This examination of your non accompanying
dependent is in accordance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulation section 70(1)(e)."


Thanks

 

[StellaArtois]

------------------------------------------PLEASE HELP--------------------------------------

Hi,

I have received an email saying "Final Request" to provide identity documents. A line below the document request, it also says: complete Medical Examination for Myself and all family members.

I have already submitted my medicals and status on my CIC account- you passed the medical.

My question is 'is it a general statement from CIC or asking me to give my medical again with all family member ?. Pls. help


"From CIC:

In order for us to continue the processing of your application, we require the following documents:

> Supporting identity documents: If a birth is registered late, include the original baptism
certificate and other original documents establishing identity such as: Old school records (Fifth
class, Middle standard and Matriculation/secondary school certificate), and Voter's ID card.
This must be received at this office by: 2019/11/08

As a final reminder, you must also complete the medical examination for you and all family members
within 30 days of this letter if you have not done so previously. You are required to have all your family
members be examined as part of the process of applying for permanent residence in Canada, even if
they will not come to Canada with the principal applicant. This examination of your non accompanying
dependent is in accordance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulation section 70(1)(e)."


Thanks

The answer is exactly what it says in the section you bolded - the principal applicant's family members need to have medicals done even if they aren't coming with you. This is the CIC definition of "family":
"An applicant’s closest relatives, in the context of an application to IRCC. It is defined as a spouse or common-law partner, dependent children, and their dependent children."

I assume you have dependent children and/or your children have dependent children who are not coming with you. Each one of them must have medicals done and submitted to CIC, not just you. You do not need to resubmit your medical. Your dependent children and their dependent children just need medicals submitted before the deadline.

 

[StellaArtois]

message for pay rprf. even i paid upfront

I hope you got this sorted already since this is a month later, but in case you haven't...

Just send in a webform and attach the receipt from when you first paid RPRF. Our lawyer has told us IRCC is pretty disorganized and it is sadly not abnormal for them to request things you've already submitted before because they misplaced it or somehow lost track of it. Hopefully that clears up their request.