Immigration Sale?!?!

"Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced plans Friday to halve the immigrant landing fee and make it easier for newcomers to find employment.

Speaking to an audience of new Canadians in Mississauga, Ont., Harper promised to follow up on his election pledge to slash the right of permanent residence fee from $975 to $490."

i wish there was sucha a thing as a refund! LOL. but oh well... that should be good news for immigrants applying this year - it's a huge amount off the applicant's shoulders!