RPRF Fees, when to pay ?

[mmmadni]

Client ID is different than file number.
the letter sent to sponsor about acceptance of application has Client ID on it, the file number could be found on the letters sent to sponsored person which usually starts with B and has 10 digits.

[ddobro2]

I'm so happy you asked this question, pcdmontreal, because I was also wondering it. I payed the $550, so now I know it is rather worthwhile to send in the additional payment for RPRF now. I'm thinking if it'll be better if I send the proof of payment in alongside some additional proof of relationship since the application was submitted though....? By the way, I am also in Montreal, American and being sponsored by my Canadian husband. Enjoy the forum - it's great 

Hello,
I'm new on the forum, but I've been reading it for a few weeks. I'm sponsoring my American husband, and I'm from Montreal, QC.
We sent the files the 7th of March, the sponsorship has been approved on April 8th and Buffalo received the application for permanent residence on April 14th. We also received the CSQ from the MICC on May 12th. The e-cas says "application received" for about 1 Month.
I didn't pay the RPRF fees yet however, and I was wondering if I can do it now so it doesn't slow down the process too much in the future. I'd like to do it on-line like I did when we sent the files to Mississauga. Does anyone know how to do that ? Do I have to make the payment to Mississauga again ? directly to Buffalo ? do I have to write the client number somewhere ? Any help would be greatly appreciated, I tried to search on the forum but didn't find anything.
 
Thank you !

[pcdmontreal]

Thank you guys for the answers, I just paid and posted the receipt Smiley
Have a nice weekend !