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Spousal Sponsorship — Fees

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Spousal Sponsorship Fees — Government, Third-Party, and Professional Costs

Complete cost breakdown for a Spousal Sponsorship 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 — Spousal Sponsorship (Outland)

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 $545
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

Outland processed by visa office abroad. Sponsor fee + principal applicant fee + RPRF.

IRCC government fees — Spousal Sponsorship (Inland) + OWP

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 $545
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
Open Work Permit (linked)For inland spousal — gives the sponsored spouse work authorization during processing.CAD $255

Inland sponsorship with linked Open Work Permit (+ $255 OWP fee). No IAD appeal rights if refused.

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 Spousal Sponsorship

Halani's professional fee for Spousal Sponsorship 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 $2,500–CAD $4,000

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 — Spousal Sponsorship fees

What's the total cost of spousal sponsorship for a single couple, no children?
Outland: approximately CAD $1,205 in government fees ($85 sponsor + $545 principal + $600 RPRF) + $85 biometrics + $250 medical = roughly CAD $1,545 in government and third-party fees. Halani's professional retainer is CAD $2,500–$4,000. Inland (SCLPC) with linked OWP adds $255 OWP fee = roughly CAD $1,800 + retainer.
Who pays the sponsorship fees — the sponsor or the spouse?
Legally, the sponsor (Canadian citizen or PR) pays the $85 sponsor processing fee. The principal applicant (sponsored spouse) is responsible for their own $545 application fee, RPRF, biometrics, and medical exam. In practice, most couples pool the funds and pay from a joint account, but the legal allocation matters for record-keeping and tax purposes.
Are there any extra fees if my spouse is already in Canada (inland)?
Yes — the inland route includes an Open Work Permit fee of CAD $255 so your spouse can work during the 9–12 month processing window. This is the main fee difference vs outland. Inland also has slightly different timing and no IAD appeal rights if refused, so the choice between inland and outland is strategic, not purely financial.

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