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Check a step off when it's done. Whatever it was blocking unlocks by itself.

Some steps are IRCC's to make, not yours. Those show as waiting and can't be checked off.

Start with step 1: Check you can be a sponsor

Family sponsorshipDecisionStep 9 of 9

Blocked$600 RPRF first · RequiredYou are here

9. They become a permanent resident

The right of permanent residence fee ($600) has to be paid before the person becomes a permanent resident.

Waiting on: Decision

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They become a permanent resident

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The authority on this stepSponsor your spouse, partner or child: how to applycanada.ca · Government of Canada

IRCC is the only authority here. Our summary is here to help you find your way. If anything below differs from the official page, the official page is right. Requirements, fees and processing times change without notice.

Our plain-language summaryLast reviewed 29 July 2026

The right of permanent residence fee ($600) has to be paid before the person becomes a permanent resident. Once it is paid and the application is approved, they land and the undertaking period starts running.

Why it's required: Landing is the start of your undertaking, not the end of the process. The arrival checklist on this site picks up from here.

Right of PR fee$600Paid before they land, separate from the processing fees.

Undertaking startsAt landingThe clock runs from permanent residence, not from the application.

Documents you'll need

Confirmation of Permanent Residence
The right of permanent residence fee receipt

Before this step

BlockedDecision

This is the last step of the pathway.