Permanent resident application fee waived for certain Afghan nationals approved under specific public policies

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The federal government has created a new remission order that cancels the permanent resident status fee for certain Afghan nationals whose applications were approved under one of three specific temporary public policies. These policies covered families of Afghan nationals who came to Canada under earlier programs, extended families of former language and cultural advisors, and applicants under a March 2025 humanitarian public policy. Affected individuals either do not have to pay the fee or, if already paid, are entitled to a refund. Afghan nationals who believe they were approved under one of the three listed policies should confirm whether this remission applies to their situation and contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada if they have already paid the fee.

Who this affects: Afghan nationals approved for permanent residence under specified public policies · families of Afghan nationals who came to Canada under earlier federal programs · extended families of former Afghan language and cultural advisors · immigration applicants covered by the March 2025 humanitarian public policy