We have just received an email from FSWFeeReturn@cic.gc.ca in response to our inquiry regarding the refund on processing fee. This applies to all applicants from the Philippines.
If you are one of those waiting for the refund from CIO, this explains the delay. If you know someone in Canada whom you can trust, you may designate them to expedite the process.This message is in response to your inquiry about the return of the immigration fees paid in relation to your FSW application to immigrate to Canada.Most fees are being returned in the form of a cheque from the Receiver General of Canada. However, as a result of banking restrictions on foreign cheques in your country of residence, you will not be able to cash a Receiver General cheque issued from Canada. Alternative payment options are currently being investigated by CIC.
In the mean time, the only payment option available to you is to request that fees be returned to someone else who is not residing in your country of residence. If you choose this option, please complete another “Return of Processing Fee, Right of Permanent Residence Fee or Right of Landing Fee” form at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5741E.pdf and designate an alternate payee. The form must be signed by the principal applicant for CIC to proceed with the payee change. Fees will be returned in the appropriate currency known to be accepted in the recipient’s country of residence. The exchange rate will be calculated on the date of the fee return.We sincerely apologize for the inconveniences of the delays you are experiencing and are doing our best to expedite the fee return process.
Thank You,Citizenship and Immigration Canada
