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Fees and Charges

A transparent overview of common consultation fees, professional service fees, government fees, and third-party costs in Canadian immigration matters.

Last Updated: July 2026 2 min read

Document Code: SCI-FEE-2026-V1 Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Mandatory Disclosure

  1. Exclusions: All professional fees listed below do not include government application fees (e.g., IRCC processing, RPRF, or ESDC LMIA fees), biometric fees, or external disbursements.
  2. Sales Tax (HST): Fees are subject to a 13% Ontario Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
  3. Client Disbursements: The client is directly responsible for all third-party fees, including document translations, courier fees, credential evaluations (WES), medical examinations, and language proficiency tests.
  4. Custom Retainer: Listed rates represent standard starting fees. Final billing depends on the absolute complexity of the individual case and is legally established only via a signed written Retainer/Service Agreement.

Retainer Service Fees (Canadian Dollars – CAD $)

Service Category Retainer Service Offering Starting Fee (CAD$)
Consultation Initial Strategy Consultation (30-60 Mins) $100 – $500
depending on the program type
Temporary Residence Study Permit $1,500 – $2,500
Temporary Residence Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) $500 – $750
Temporary Residence Visitor Visa (TRV) / Super Visa for Parents $750 – $1,500
Temporary Residence LMIA-Based Work Permit (Worker Application) $2,000 – $3,000
Skilled Worker PR Express Entry and Non-Express Entry Streams $2,500 – $3,500
Skilled Worker PR Provincial Nominee Program (PNP - Skilled Streams) $2,500 – $5,000
Family Sponsorship Spouse or Common-Law Partner Sponsorship $3,000 – $5,500
Family Sponsorship Parents and Grandparents PR Sponsorship $3,000 – $5,000
Employer Services Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Application $4,000 – $5,500
Business Class C11 Entrepreneur Work Permit (IMP Stream) $10,000 – $15,000
Business Class Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Work Permit $10,000 – $15,000
Business Class PNP/Investment Entrepreneur Streams $25,000 – $40,000

Administrative & Operating Procedures

  • Initial Retainer Payment: No work on any case file shall commence until a written Retainer/Service Agreement is executed by both the client and the RCIC, and the first initial payment is successfully cleared.
  • Payment Methods: Sawubona Canada Immigration Inc. accepts bank drafts, secure credit card links, wire transfers, and Interac e-transfers. Cash transactions are limited and strictly documented with receipts.
  • Refund Policy: Professional fees are non-refundable once the specified milestone work has been executed.
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