Legal Fees
Transparent pricing for our legal services. Below you'll find our comprehensive fee structure for various immigration matters with 2025 government fees.
Temporary Residence Applications
Our fees for temporary residence applications are structured to provide value while ensuring comprehensive legal representation. Government fees are additional and subject to change.
| 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 per person (family max $500 if 5+ apply together at the same time/place). Biometrics: $85/person (family max $170). Visa-exempt air travellers need an eTA ($7) instead of a TRV. |
| Business Visitor/ Short Term Work Permit Exemption | $1,500 – $2,000 | Visa-required: TRV $100 + biometrics $85. Visa-exempt (by air): eTA $7 (no biometrics for eTA). |
| Study Permit | $2,000 | $150 + biometrics $85 (if required). |
| Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) | $5,000 (LMIA) + $1,500 (LMIA-based Work Permit) | LMIA $1,000 per position (ESDC) + Work Permit $155 per applicant + biometrics $85 (if required). |
| Global Talent Stream LMIA |
$3,500 (LMIA) $1,500 (LMIA-based Work Permit) | LMIA $1,000 per position + Work Permit $155 per applicant + biometrics $85. |
| CUSMA (Formerly NAFTA) Professionals Work Permit | $2,500 – 3,500 | Employer compliance $230 (paid by employer) + Work Permit $155 + biometrics $85. |
| Other Free Trade Agreements-based Work Permits | $2,500 – 5,000 | Employer compliance $230 (paid by employer) + Work Permit $155 + biometrics $85. IEC note: 2025 IEC fee $179.75; Working Holiday adds $100 open-WP fee. YP/Co-op: applicant pays only IEC fee; employer must pay $230 compliance fee via Employer Portal. |
| Super Visa |
$1,750 (1 parent) $2,220 (2 parents) | TRV $100/person + biometrics $85/person. (Medical insurance is separate.) |
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Post-Graduation Work Permit *if we prepared the Study Permit application | $500* – 750 | $255 total (= Work Permit $155 + open-WP holder fee $100) + biometrics $85 (if required). |
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Bridging Open Work Permit *if we prepared the application for permanent residence | $500* – 750 | $255 total (= $155 + $100) + biometrics $85 (if required). |
Permanent Residence Applications
Our permanent residence application fees cover comprehensive legal representation throughout the application process. Government fees are additional and subject to change.
| Service | Legal Fee | Government Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Spousal Sponsorship – Outside Canada | $4,000 | $1,205 total (= $85 sponsor + $545 processing + $575 RPRF) + biometrics $85/person. |
| Spousal Sponsorship – Inside Canada | $4,500 *includes initial Open Work Permit | $1,205 for PR + $255 for inland OWP + biometrics $85/person. |
| Parental Sponsorship |
$2,500 (1 parent) $3,000 (2 parents) | $1,205 per sponsored parent + biometrics $85/person. |
| Child / Other Relative Sponsorship | $3,000 - $4,500 |
Dependent child only: $170/child. Relative under 22 (not your dependent child): $745. Relative 22+ years: $1,205. Include spouse/partner of your relative: $1,210. Include dependent child with your relative: $175/child. Biometrics $85/person. |
| Sponsorship Appeals | $7,500 | N/A |
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Express Entry:
1. Profile creation – included in the fee 2. PR application after ITA – included in the fee 3. NOI from province – additional charge, if applicable | $4,000 |
Principal: $1,525 (= $950 processing + $575 RPRF). Spouse/partner: $1,525. Child: $260 each. Biometrics $85/person. Provincial: fees vary by province. |
| Provincial Nominee Programs (non-investor based) | $6,000 | Provincial fees vary by province. Federal PR fees: same as $1,525 / $1,525 / $260 above + biometrics. |
| Entrepreneur/Investor Programs (federal) | $20,000 – 35,000 | Fees vary by program. (See SUV / Self-Employed rows below.) |
| Start-Up Visa (SUV) | $10,000 – 20,000 | $2,385 (= $1,810 processing + $575 RPRF). Spouse/partner: $1,525. Child: $260. Biometrics $85/person. |
| Self-Employed (federal) | $6,000 | $2,385 (= $1,810 + $575 RPRF) + biometrics $85/person. |
| Quebec Investor | $15,000 – 25,000 |
Provincial selection fee (MIFI) 2025: $17,875 principal (spouse/children $0). Federal PR fees: $2,385 principal; $1,525 spouse/partner; $260 child; biometrics $85/person. |
| Caregiver (Home Child Care Provider or Home Support Worker) | $5,000 |
New 2025 Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots: $1,525 per adult; $260/child; biometrics $85. If a work permit is filed separately, add WP $155 (and $100 OWP fee if applicable) + biometrics $85. |
| Refugee / Humanitarian & Compassionate / PRRA | $5,000 - $7,000 |
H&C PR: $1,210/adult; $175/child + biometrics. Protected person PR: $635/adult; $175/child (no RPRF). PRRA: no fee to apply. |
Dependents
| Service | Legal Fee | Government Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse/Common-Law Partner | $1,000 | Government fees depend on stream (e.g., $1,525 if added to economic PR; $1,210 if added to family class where applicable). |
| Dependent Children | $500 | Government fees $260/child (economic PR) or $175/child (family class/H&C/protected person streams). |
Other Services
We offer a range of additional immigration-related services to meet your needs. Government fees are additional and subject to change.
| Service | Legal Fee | Government Fees |
|---|---|---|
| PR Card Renewal | $1,500 | $50 |
| Citizenship (grant) | $3,000 | Adult: $649.75 (= $530 processing + $119.75 right of citizenship). Minor: $100. |
| Residence Questionnaire | $1,500 – 3,000 | N/A |
| Certificate of Canadian Citizenship (proof) | $1,000 – 1,500 | $75 |
| Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) | $3,000 | $239.75 |
| Criminal Rehabilitation | $3,500 – 5,000 | $239.75 (criminality) / $1,199.00 (serious criminality) |
| Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) | $1,500 – 3,000 | $479.75 |
| ATIP / GCMS Request | $250 | $5 per request |
Important Fee Information
- All fees are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
- Legal fees do not include HST (13%) or disbursements (e.g., courier, translations, certified copies).
- Government fees are not subject to HST/GST. Amounts shown are the latest 2025 figures (last verified September 6, 2025) and may change without notice.
- Additional fees may apply for complex cases, rush filings, or additional services.
- Consultation fees may be credited toward your file if you retain our services for the same matter.
- Payment plans may be available for certain services—please inquire during your consultation.
- Biometrics: $85/person; $170 max for families applying together; $255 max for groups of 3+ performing artists applying together.
- eTA (for visa-exempt air travellers): $7; most TRV/STUDY/WORK applicants must provide biometrics; eTA holders don't provide biometrics.
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