What are the consequences of paying RFPR fee later?

[progression]

Upon submission of EE application we can include payment for RFPR fee to 'avoid delays'. Does anybody know how long is this delay? Can Visa Officer make a negative judgement about my finances if RFPR paid later?

 

[johnsyk]

The delay is insignificant. I paid ahead but the recommendation nowadays is to pay later. The wait for PPR is long and its a good thing to get an RFPR request later since it can be implied when you get the fee request that you passed eligibility. It gives you a sense of relief during the long wait.

 

[johnsyk]

There is zero negative impact. All the visa officer is concerned about is that you have the POF amount in your account.

 

[progression]

I paid ahead but the recommendation nowadays is to pay later.

You mean vice versa, right? Because when I log in to my CIC account it says otherwise - pay both application fee and RFPR fee to avoid delays. Confused...

 

[progression]

From CIC:

Applicants are encouraged to pay the right of permanent residence fee (RPRF) when they submit their e-APR...

 

[johnsyk]

Honestly, there isn't really a delay. Prats on here got his PPR in less than 85 days and he didn't pay upfront. I also payed upfront for the same reason as you thinking there would be a delay. In the end, its upto you. No harm either way.

 

[johnsyk]

Check out the FSW April may thread. There is a discussion on This. I'm on a mobile right now so can't link it.

 

[progression]

OK, thanks. Will keep investigating.

 

[johnsyk]

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-im...lets-connect-here.488610/page-99#post-6148401

Check this link and keep Reading from here...

 

[johnsyk]

OK, thanks. Will keep investigating.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-im...lets-connect-here.488610/page-99#post-6148401