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Express Entry Fees — Government, Third-Party, and Professional Costs

Complete cost breakdown for a Express Entry application: IRCC government fees, third-party costs (medical, biometrics, language test, ECA), and Halani's professional retainer range. All amounts in Canadian dollars.

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IRCC government fees — Express Entry (FSW / CEC / FST)

Government fees are paid directly to IRCC (and ESDC for LMIA-related steps). Fees current per the latest IRCC fee schedule.

Fee itemAmount
Principal applicant processing feeCAD $990
Adult dependant processing feePer adult dependant included on the application.CAD $990
Child dependant processing feePer dependent child.CAD $270
Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF)Per adult; payable at COPR stage.CAD $600
Biometrics feePer person (CAD $85); family rate cap CAD $170 for 2+ together.CAD $85

Halani retainer covers profile creation, CRS strategy, ECA/language coordination, and post-ITA eAPR submission.

Third-party fees

Paid to third parties, not to IRCC or Halani. Costs vary by country, provider, and applicant — the figures below are typical North American/Canadian-applicant ranges.

Fee itemTypical cost
Immigration medical exam (panel physician)Per adult. Varies by country.CAD $250+
Language test (IELTS / CELPIP / TEF / TCF)Per attempt. Validity 2 years.CAD $320
Educational Credential Assessment (WES/ICAS/IQAS)Per applicant. Take 4-12 weeks.CAD $220

Halani professional retainer

RCIC-IRB retainer for Express Entry

Halani's professional fee for Express Entry representation covers eligibility assessment, document strategy, application drafting, IRCC liaison, and post-submission support through to a decision. Initial consultation is free; no fees collected until you sign a retainer.

CAD $4,000–CAD $5,500

Final fee depends on file complexity: multi-country residence history, prior refusals, family-size, employer involvement, and program-specific strategy. For an exact quote, book a free consultation.

Frequently asked questions — Express Entry fees

What's the total cost of an Express Entry application for a single applicant?
A single principal applicant typically pays approximately CAD $1,575 in government fees (CAD $950 processing + CAD $600 RPRF) + CAD $85 biometrics + CAD $250 medical exam = about CAD $1,910 in government and third-party fees. Add CAD $220 ECA + CAD $320 language test if not already done. Halani's professional retainer for Express Entry is CAD $4,000–$5,500.
Do I have to pay the RPRF upfront?
No. The Right of Permanent Residence Fee (CAD $600 per adult) is payable when IRCC requests it at the end of processing — typically when your file is ready for COPR issuance. You can choose to pay it upfront with your eAPR submission, but most applicants pay it at the end.
Are there any extra fees if my CRS is below the draw cutoff and I need a PNP?
Yes. A PNP-aligned strategy adds the provincial application fee (varies CAD $0–$2,000 depending on province), and Halani's PNP retainer is CAD $3,500–$5,000 (separate from the Express Entry retainer if both are pursued in parallel). Provinces like BC PNP charge higher application fees (CAD $1,750 from January 2026); Saskatchewan and Manitoba are cheaper.

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