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Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) — Fees

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Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) Fees — Government, Third-Party, and Professional Costs

Complete cost breakdown for a Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 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 — Parents & Grandparents (PGP)

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

Fee itemAmount
IRCC sponsorship processing feePaid by Canadian-side sponsor.CAD $85
Principal applicant processing feeCAD $575
Adult dependant processing feePer adult dependant included on the application.CAD $575
Child dependant processing feePer dependent child.CAD $175
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

Parents & Grandparents Program — lottery-gated. Plan timing around invitations.

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+

Halani professional retainer

RCIC-IRB retainer for Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)

Halani's professional fee for Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 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 $3,500–CAD $5,000

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 — Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) fees

How much does it cost to sponsor both my parents to Canada under PGP?
For two parents (no dependants): approximately CAD $85 sponsor fee + 2 × $575 principal/adult-dependant = $1,235 in IRCC application fees, plus 2 × $600 RPRF = $1,200 at COPR stage, plus 2 × $85 biometrics + 2 × $250 medical = $670. Total government and third-party: about CAD $3,100. Halani's PGP retainer is CAD $3,500–$5,000.
Do I pay anything when I express interest in sponsoring (lottery entry)?
No. The Interest-to-Sponsor lottery is free to submit. Fees only apply if you are selected and proceed with the actual application.
Will I get a refund if my PGP application is refused?
The $85 sponsor fee is non-refundable. The principal applicant and dependant processing fees are refunded if IRCC refuses the application, minus any administrative deductions. The RPRF is only paid if you reach the COPR stage, so it's refundable if the file is refused before then. Biometrics and medical fees are paid to third parties and not refunded by IRCC.

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