IRCC Fee Policy | IRCC updates travel document fees, while Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, and Newfoundland hold new immigration draws inviting thousands of skilled workers.
IRCC Fee Policy | IRCC Updates Fee Requirements for Permanent Resident Travel Document Applications Abroad
New Fee Policy for PRTD Applications
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) policy for Canadians abroad.
Effective October 9, 2025, all PRTD applications must include a $50 fee under subsection 31(3) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Clarifying Legal Obligations and Exemptions
The PRTD allows permanent residents without valid documents to return to Canada after fulfilling residency requirements. IRCC confirmed there are no exemptions or refunds for these fees, as the department lacks legal authority to waive them.
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Ontario Invited 1,680 Candidates Under Three Employer Job Offer Streams
Breakdown of the October 9 OINP Draws
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 1,680 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across three Employer Job Offer (EJO) streams:
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Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW): 671 invitations for health and education occupations, plus 24 for Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI).
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International Student Stream (EJO IS): 757 healthcare and education professionals, and 53 REDI candidates.
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In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IDS): 175 total invitations, including 13 REDI and 162 healthcare professionals.
Ontario’s Strong 2025 Immigration Performance
To date, Ontario has issued 10,479 invitations in 2025.
Candidates aiming for employment-based immigration can explore the Skilled Worker Program or request a Free Assessment to check eligibility.
Alberta Conducted New Rounds of Invitations Under the AAIP
Overview of Alberta’s October 2025 Invitation Rounds
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited 1,003 candidates under the Alberta Opportunity Stream on October 1, 2025.
Subsequent draws included 230 candidates under the Accelerated Tech Pathway and 91 in the construction sector through the Priority Sectors Stream.
Alberta’s 2025 Progress
So far, Alberta has invited 6,909 candidates through various AAIP streams.
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Manitoba Invited 862 Candidates in the Skilled Worker Stream
Breakdown of the October 9 MPNP Draw
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held round #255, inviting 862 candidates under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba (SWM) stream.
This included 279 candidates under the general Skilled Worker pathway and 583 under occupation-specific selection.
Year-to-Date Manitoba Performance
To date, Manitoba has invited 6,658 candidates, including 1,258 Express Entry applicants.
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Newfoundland and Labrador Invited More Candidates Under NLPNP and AIP
Invitation Details and Immigration Accelerator Platform
On October 9, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador issued 125 invitations through its Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system:
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73 under the NL Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
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52 under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
Since February 19, 2025, all NLPNP and AIP applications must be submitted through the Immigration Accelerator Platform.
So far, the province has invited 2,946 candidates in 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What fee applies to Permanent Resident Travel Document applications?
A1: IRCC requires a $50 fee for all PRTD applications filed abroad, with no exemptions or refunds.
Q2: How many candidates did Ontario invite in the latest draws?
A2: Ontario invited 1,680 candidates across the Employer Job Offer streams, including healthcare and education professionals.
Q3: How many candidates has Alberta invited so far in 2025?
A3: Alberta has invited 6,909 candidates through the AAIP, including those in tech and construction sectors.
Q4: What are the latest MPNP results?
A4: Manitoba invited 862 candidates in round #255 under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream.
Q5: How many candidates did Newfoundland and Labrador invite in October 2025?
A5: The province invited 125 candidates across the NLPNP and AIP, totaling 2,946 invitations in 2025.
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