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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) — Fees

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Fees — Government, Third-Party, and Professional Costs

Complete cost breakdown for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) 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 — Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

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 $255
Biometrics feePer person (CAD $85); family rate cap CAD $170 for 2+ together.CAD $85

For graduates of eligible Canadian post-secondary programs.

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 Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Halani's professional fee for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) 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 $800–CAD $1,200

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 — Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) fees

What's the total PGWP fee I need to pay?
IRCC government fees: CAD $255 open work permit application fee. If biometrics are required (typically if not submitted within the previous 10 years), add CAD $85 biometrics fee. If a medical exam is required (typically for healthcare or childcare PGWP-intended occupations, or longer-than-6-month medical history requirement), add ~CAD $250. Most PGWP applicants pay CAD $255–$590 total in government and third-party fees. Halani's PGWP retainer is CAD $800–$1,200.
Do I have to pay for biometrics again if I already gave them for my study permit?
Generally not. Biometrics are valid for 10 years across most IRCC applications. If your biometrics were submitted for your study permit within the last 10 years and are still on file, you usually don't need to provide them again for the PGWP. IRCC's biometrics-validity webform shows whether you need to provide biometrics again for a specific application.
Is the PGWP fee refundable if my application is refused?
The PGWP application fee (CAD $255) is refundable if IRCC refuses the application. Biometrics and medical fees are paid to third parties and not refunded by IRCC. The fees are processed before the application is evaluated; refunds for refusals are processed automatically after the negative decision.

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