Modernized functional guidance for fees and cost recovery
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
Transitioning to the new format
Information that used to be found in the IR manual is now found in a new location. The table below illustrates at a high level where you can find content now.
IR 5
Previous title: Immigration cost recovery
New title/location: Fees and cost recovery
Previous title: Cost Recovery Manual for Missions
New title/location: Cost recovery at Missions
OB 032
Previous title: Remission of Citizenship Fees
New title/location: Remission of Citizenship fee
OB 266a
Previous title: Federal Skilled Worker Class Applications: Cost Recovery Instructions
New title/location: Return of Fees for Certain Federal Skilled Worker Applications - archived
OB 389
Previous title: Cost Recovery Fee Exemption for Temporary Resident Permits Issued to Foreign Nationals who are Inadmissible on Criminality Grounds
New title/location: Temporary resident permit
OB 442C
Previous title: October 12, 2012 - Return of Fees for Certain Federal Skilled Worker Applications: Actions Required of Visa Offices
New title/location: Return of Fees for Certain Federal Skilled Worker Applications - archived
OB 460
Previous title: July 27, 2012 - Acceptance of Handling of Public Money Receipts at Local CIC Offices in Canada for Global Case Management Systems Applications
New title/location: Payment by HPM receipt