Processing Fees for Inadmissibility Increases on December 1, 2024
Author: Al Parsai, LL.M, RCIC-IRB
Last Updated On: November 20, 2024
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will soon increase certain inadmissibility-related fees. These changes take effect on December 1, 2024, and will impact many applicants. This change highlights the importance of planning and submitting applications promptly to avoid higher costs.
What is Inadmissibility?
Inadmissibility prevents someone from entering or staying in Canada or could result in removal from Canada. Various reasons can cause this, such as criminal history, health issues, or misrepresentation. Inadmissibility can be a major barrier to those wanting to enter Canada, whether for a visit, work, or study. However, there are ways to overcome inadmissibility through specific applications and legal processes that help resolve these issues. These fee increases may affect you directly if you fall into this category, and understanding your options can help you plan accordingly.
Restoration of Temporary Resident Status
Restoring temporary resident status allows visitors, students, or workers to regain their valid status in Canada. Keep in mind that overstaying in Canada is considered non-compliance and potentially makes you inadmissible. This application becomes necessary if someone has overstayed or failed to comply with the conditions of their stay. However, starting December 1, 2024, restoration fees will be higher, making the process more expensive. Therefore, if you fall out of status, acting quickly to minimize costs and potential complications is important. Taking swift action can ensure you maintain your eligibility to stay in Canada without additional financial burdens. IRCC has not posted the new fees, but the current amount is $229.00 per application.
Authorization to Return to Canada
Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) applies to previously removed individuals. If someone has been deported or removed from Canada, returning requires IRCC’s permission through the ARC process. However, this process is costly, and fees will increase soon (currently $459.55), adding more financial pressure to an already challenging process. Therefore, it’s wise to consider your return plans before this increase takes effect and to begin preparations early.
Criminal Rehabilitation
Criminal rehabilitation aims to overcome inadmissibility caused by past offences. This includes both minor and serious criminality. Applying for criminal rehabilitation helps those with criminal records become eligible for Canada, restoring their ability to visit, work, or study. However, the cost will increase significantly starting December 1, 2024, making it more expensive to clear your record for admissibility (currently $1,148.87 for serious criminality and $229.77 for criminality). Therefore, you may want to prepare your application soon to avoid the higher costs. By acting now, you can reduce the financial impact and improve your chances of success in your rehabilitation process.
Temporary Resident Permit
A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) allows otherwise inadmissible individuals to enter or remain in Canada temporarily. This permit is issued based on necessity or specific circumstances, such as humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Starting in December, the fees for TRPs will rise as well, making it more costly for individuals seeking temporary access to Canada. The current processing fee is $229.77. Therefore, anyone seeking temporary access should consider applying sooner rather than later to avoid additional expenses. Moreover, understanding the specific requirements for a TRP can help you prepare a strong application and minimize the likelihood of rejection.
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Processing Fees for Inadmissibility Increases on December 1, 2024
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The case in which two city lawyers are accused of forgery has taken a new twist after a prominent law firm has been implicated for alleged convenience in misleading court.
In the letter dated December 3, 2024 to the Inspector of Courts, pastor Daniel Walugembe has accused the lawyers, Robert Ssenfuka and Umar Nyanzi of SK and Partners Advocates of colluding with their colleagues at H&G Advocates to commit the alleged crimes.
Through his lawyers, Walugembe states that there is coordinated convenience between H&G Advocates and SK and Partners Advocates whose sole intention is to mislead and bias court against him which is very unfortunate and regrettable.
“Your worship, it is evident that in the letter written by H&G Advocates dated 23rd December 2021, requested for certified copies of proceedings, plaint, affidavit of service, and written statement of defense, consent judgment and decree in Civil Suit No. 699of 2017. Indeed in the letter dated 9th December 2022,” reads the petition adding that Natukunda Jeneva the Deputy Registrar certified the same documents.
According to the petition seeking for the intervention of the judiciary authorities into the matter, Walugembe insists that nowhere the registrar “gave any agreement to H&G advocates which they purportedly passed on to SK and Partners who are their conduits.”
Petition indicates that H&G Advocates is the law firm that represents Makerere University in the case litigated with Walugembe before the Land Division of the High Court; “But at no single point has H&G ever brought this purported sale agreement to disapprove or show inconsistent in his claim.”
The petition copied to the Chief Justice and other lawyers, the lawyers; Ssenfuka and Nyanzi are accused of concocting information and documents with a view of misleading court.
Through his lawyers of Alma Associated Advocates, Walugembe accused the lawyers of misleading court in the sworn statements to the principal judge that their client, Dr Ntwatwa Lule has never been party to earlier cases before the High Court.
“On that basis alone, it is our considered view that a person who can advise his client to lie on oath cannot be trusted at all. To demonstrate to you the perpetual lies of the accused persons in the affidavit they drafted for their client, drawn by SK and Partners Advocates, they advised their client to lie that he has never been party to application number 434 of 2019,” reads the complaint.
The petition copied to the chief justice, judicial authorities and lawyers was in response to complaints challenging the private prosecution of the lawyers Ssenfuka and Nyanzi.
Ssenfuka and Nyanzi both attached to SK & Partners Advocates are accused of fraud in regard to alleged forgery of agreements for Kibanja in Katanga near Wandegeya.
Last week, the Magistrates Court at Buganda Road, Jalia Basajjabalaba issued criminal summons against Ssenfuka and Nyanzi to answer accusations of forgery and uttering false
The duo is expected to appear in court on December 17, 2024 for plea taking and also for hearing formal application in which they are challenging the legality of the charges.
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It is alleged that the lawyers Ssenfuka and Nyanzi attached to SK & Partners Advocates while acting for and on behalf of their client, Dr Ntwatwa Lule committed criminal acts.
Court documents indicate that the accused lawyers are alleged to have committed forgery, uttering false documents and conspired to commit a felony when knowingly and unlawfully altered sales agreements dated February 9, 1996 and August 13, 1996 respectively.
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