Application Fees, Services Fees and Financial Assistance
Application Fees
| Eligibility | $1,099.89 [$973.35+HST(13%)] |
| Demonstration of Competency | $2,880.65 [$2,549.25+HST(13%)] |
| Interview | $2,304.52 [2,039.40+HST(13%)] |
The total fee for the three phases of the BEFA application is $6,285.06, including Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). Fees are paid at the start of each phase and are non-refundable. Depending on the results of the online competency demonstration or interview, additional fees may apply if a re-assessment is required.
Service Fees
| Request for Appeal (Denial of BEFA Eligibility)* | $565.00 [$500+HST (13%)] |
| Request for Appeal (Denial of BEFA Certification or Assignment of Remedial Actions)** | $1,695 [$1,500+HST (13%)] |
| Other Fees & Expenses | Applicants are responsible for all personal expenses incurred during the BEFA application and appeal processes. These may include translation, certification or notary fees, and travel or accommodation costs if travel is required for an interview. |
*This fee (for Denial of BEFA Eligibility) must be paid before the eligibility application re-assessment. If the outcome of the re-assessment is successful, the fee will be refunded.
**This fee (for Denial of BEFA Certification or Assignment of Remedial Actions) must be paid prior to the re-assessment and is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the appeal.
Financial Assistance
The Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF) is a micro-loan fund for internationally trained immigrants in Atlantic Canada. For more information or to apply, please contact Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) directly. The CACB is not able to answer questions about the AICLF program or application process.
The Windmill Loan is a national charity, providing skilled immigrants with funding to help return to the profession in Canada. For more information or to apply, please contact Windmill Micro loaning directly. The CACB is not able to answer questions about the windmill loan or application process.
The Microcrédit Montréal’s Loan Program is a loan for internationally trained professionals. For more information or to apply, please contact Microcrédit Montréal directly. The CACB is not able to answer questions about the windmill loan or application process.