What is the Right of Landing Fee or Right of Permanent Residence Fee?
The Right of Landing Fee (ROLF) or RPRF is paid for the right to obtain permanent resident status in Canada. The fee is partial compensation for the many benefits and privileges that permanent resident status confers. Every person aged 22 and over who applies for permanent resident status, whether at a post abroad or in Canada, must pay the fee. Every person who applies to sponsor a family member aged 22 or over must also pay the Right of Landing Fee on behalf of that dependent family member. The Immigrant Loans Program allows persons in genuine need of assistance, who can demonstrate an ability to repay, to obtain a loan to pay the Right of Landing Fee. The applicant normally pays the RORF along with the application processing fee at the time of application, but may have the option of deferring payment of the RORF to any other time during the process. The amount of the Right of Landing Fee is $490 per adult aged 22 or over. The fee is refundable if permanent residence status is not gr
