The 2006 Federal Budget includes a 50 percent reduction in the $975 Right of Permanent Residence Fee. The new Right of Permanent Residence Fee is $490 for immigrants who become permanent residents under all social, humanitarian and economic classes. The change is effective as of 12:00 a.m. EDT on May 3, 2006.

If you paid the Right of Permanent Residence Fee, but did not become a permanent resident until after 12:00 a.m. EDT on May 3, 2006, you are entitled to a refund.

• Frequently Asked Questions
• How to get a refund [fact sheet]
• Request a Refund [brochure and form]
  >>> also available in Adobe Acrobat format
• Amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations [published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, Vol. 140, No. 11 — May 31, 2006]
  • Acquisition of Permanent Resident Status Fee Remission Order
  • Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Section 303 Fee)