IRCC Fees Are Increasing Again — Here’s What You Need to Know (2025 Update)

As Canada continues adjusting its immigration system, IRCC fees have once again been updated — and these changes affect many applicants, including workers, students, and those restoring their status. Understanding these revised costs can save you from delays, refusals, or unexpected expenses.

Below is your simple, clear, and updated guide.

✅ Why Did IRCC Fees Increase?

Every year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada reviews its operational costs. When the government’s processing expenses rise, IRCC fees are adjusted to match.

These increases help IRCC maintain processing capacity, hire staff, and improve service delivery.

🔍 IRCC Fees Updated as of December 2025

IRCC introduced a new round of fee adjustments effective December 1, 2025, impacting several immigration categories such as:

1. Restoration of status

2. International Experience Canada (IEC)

3. Criminal rehabilitation applications

4. Temporary Resident Permits (TRP)

5. Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC)

These updated fees apply to all new applications submitted on or after December 1, 2025.

📌 Updated IRCC Fees (2025)

Here’s a quick look at the new fee structure:

These IRCC Fees increases are relatively small per application, but they can add up—especially for families or applicants who need restoration.

Who Will Be Most Affected by These IRCC Fee Changes?

1. Applicants Whose Status Has Expired

Restoration fees have gone up across the board. If your work permit, study permit, or visitor status expired within the last 90 days, you will now pay slightly more to restore your legal status in Canada.

Failing to restore in time could force you to leave Canada — so keeping track of these fee changes is crucial.

2. IEC Applicants

Participants in the International Experience Canada program, including Working Holiday and Young Professionals, will notice higher work permit processing fees. Since IEC is popular among young travelers and workers, this change affects a large number of applicants every year.

3. Individuals Requiring Rehabilitation or a TRP

If you need a Temporary Resident Permit or criminal rehabilitation, these new fees matter.
These applications are complex, and increases—especially in serious criminality cases—can be significant.

4. Anyone Submitting a Paper Application

IRCC will only accept the correct updated fee.
If a paper application arrives after the fee increase date, IRCC may request additional payment, which can delay processing.

✔ You require a criminal rehabilitation or TRP

These specialized applications already had higher fees — and the increases are noticeable.

⏳ If You Already Submitted an Application…

1. Online applications paid before December 1, 2025 → You are not affected.

2. Paper applications delivered after December 1 → You may be asked to pay the difference.

3. New applications → The new fees apply automatically.

💡 How to Avoid Delays or Fee Issues

Eiffel Immigration strongly recommends:

✓ Double-checking IRCC fee charts before submitting

Outdated fees can lead to application returns or delays.

✓ Submitting online instead of by paper

Online submissions lock in the fee at the time of payment.

✓ Getting professional help for restoration or rehabilitation cases

These applications are complex and time-sensitive.

📣 Need Help Understanding IRCC Fees?

At Eiffel Immigration, we stay updated with every change announced by IRCC.
Whether you’re applying for a work permit, study permit, PR pathway, or restoration — we ensure your application is complete, accurate, and compliant with the latest IRCC fee requirements.

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