Canada Visa Rule Changes
Every recorded change to a visa fee, income bar or stay limit in Canada, newest first, each with its date and a link to its source.
June 2026
Program status: Closed to new applicants except holders of a valid 2025 commitment certificate, who had until June 30, 2026 to apply to suspended
April 2026
Processing fee (principal applicant): CA$1,810 one-time to CA$1,895 one-time
Canada Start-Up Visa (SUV)processing fee principal applicant
Right of permanent residence fee: CA$575 one-time to CA$600 one-time
January 2026
Program status: active (open to applicants with a commitment certificate from a designated organization) to Closed to new applicants except holders of a valid 2025 commitment certificate, who had until June 30, 2026 to apply