FGI UPDATE: This Week’s Summary Of Canadian Immigration Updates

Canada Increases Right of Citizenship Fee

The Government of Canada has announced an increase to the Right of Citizenship fee, which is the final fee paid by approved adult applicants before becoming Canadian citizens. This adjustment is part of a broader effort by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to update immigration-related fees in line with inflation and administrative costs. While the increase does not affect eligibility for citizenship, it raises the overall cost of completing the naturalization process and reflects a continued trend toward cost recovery in Canada’s immigration system.

Key Points

• Increase to Right of Citizenship Fee The Right of Citizenship fee, required before citizenship is granted, has been raised for adult applicants. This fee is separate from the initial application processing fee and is paid only after approval.