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On October 29, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provided fresh updates on processing times for various citizenship and immigration applications.
Applicants must keep track of these updates. Knowing the latest processing times can help applicants organize their immigration plans and set achievable expectations.
Staying updated on IRCC changes allows applicants to make informed choices about their applications and manage their timelines effectively.
To ensure transparency, IRCC regularly updates processing times for various types of applications. For citizenship, family sponsorship, and economic immigration applications, IRCC provides updates each month. For business immigration, temporary residence, and permanent resident (PR) cards, updates are released weekly.
These processing times give applicants a general idea of how long their application might take to process and receive a decision.
Below is a summary of the latest processing times for various immigration categories, such as PR cards, citizenship applications, family sponsorship, economic immigration, and temporary residency applications.
Updated IRCC Processing Times for Citizenship, PR Cards, and Family Sponsorship Applications
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regularly update processing times for various immigration applications to provide transparency for applicants. Here’s a breakdown of the latest processing times across key categories, with recent changes noted.
Citizenship Processing Times (Updated Monthly on October 8, 2024)
| Application Type | Processing Time | Change Since the Last Update on September 4 |
| Citizenship Grant | 6 months | Reduced by 1 month |
| Citizenship Certificate (Proof) | 4 months | Increased by 1 month |
| Renunciation of Citizenship | 16 months | No Change |
| A search of Citizenship Records | 12 months | Increased by 1 month |
Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) letters are currently being sent for applications received in the week of October 4, 2024.
Permanent Resident (PR) Cards Processing Times (Updated Weekly on October 29, 2024)
| Application Type | Processing Time | Change Since the Last Update on September 24 |
| New PR Card | 25 days | No Change |
| PR Card Renewal | 59 days | Reduced by 11 days |
Family Sponsorship Processing Times (Updated Monthly on October 8, 2024)
| Application Type | Processing Time | Change Since the Last Update on September 4 |
| Spouse/Common-Law Partner (Outside Canada, excl. Quebec) | 10 months | Unchanged |
| Spouse/Common-Law Partner (Outside Canada, Quebec) | 35 months | Unchanged since the last update; up 3 months since July 3 |
| Spouse/Common-Law Partner (Inside Canada, excl. Quebec) | 13 months | Unchanged since the last update; up 2 months since July 31 |
| Spouse/Common-Law Partner (Inside Canada, Quebec) | 27 months | Unchanged since the last update; up 3 months since July 31 |
| Parents/Grandparents (Outside Quebec) | 24 months | No Change |
| Parents/Grandparents (for Quebec) | 48 months | No Change |
Economic Immigration Processing Times (Updated Monthly on October 8, 2024)
| Permanent Residence Programs | Processing Time | Change Since Last Update |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 5 months | No change |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) | 5 months | No change |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) | N/A | No updates since March 2023 |
| Provincial Nominee Program (Express Entry) | 6 months | No change |
| Provincial Nominee Program (non-Express Entry) | 12 months | Unchanged since the last update; up 1 month since July 31 |
| Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW) | 9 months | No change |
| Quebec Business Class | 49 months | Increased by 2 months |
| Federal Self-Employed | 48 months | Unchanged since the last update; up 1 month since July 31 |
| Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) | 7 months | Reduced by 1 month since October 22 |
| Start-Up Visa | 40 months | Unchanged since the last update; up 2 months since July 31 |
Temporary Residency Processing Times (Updated Weekly on October 29, 2024)
Visitor Visa (from Outside Canada)
| Country | Processing Time | Change Since Last Update (September 24) |
| India | 114 days | Increased by 12 days since September 24 and 50 days since August 20 |
| Nigeria | 175 days | Increased by 1 day since September 24, reduced by 1 day since August 20 |
| United States | 26 days | Reduced by 8 days since September 24 and 10 days since August 20 |
| Pakistan | 27 days | No change since September 24, reduced by 20 days since August 20 |
| Philippines | 19 days | Reduced by 3 days since September 24 and 6 days since September 4 |
Visitor Visa (Inside Canada)
| Application Method | Processing Time | Change Since Last Update |
| Online | 24 days | Reduced by 3 days since September 24 and 1 day since August 20 |
Parents or Grandparents Super Visa (Varies by Country)
| Country | Processing Time | Change Since Last Update (September 24) |
| India | 118 days | Increased by 31 days since September 24 and 50 days since August 20 |
| Nigeria | 51 days | Reduced by 9 days since September 24 and 13 days since September 17 |
| United States | 137 days | Reduced by 73 days since September 24 and 145 days since August 27 |
| Pakistan | 131 days | Reduced by 15 days since September 24 and 13 days since September 4 |
| Philippines | 110 days | Reduced by 1 day since September 24, unchanged since September 4 |
Study Permit Processing Times (Updated Weekly on October 29, 2024)
1. Study Permit (Outside Canada)
| Country | Processing Time | Change Since Last Update |
| India | 8 weeks | Increased by 2 weeks since September 24 and 3 weeks since September 11 |
| Nigeria | 10 weeks | Increased by 1 week since September 24 and 4 weeks since August 20 |
| United States | 14 weeks | Increased by 2 weeks since September 24 and 5 weeks since July 24 |
| Pakistan | 12 weeks | Increased by 3 weeks since September 24 and 4 weeks since August 27 |
| Philippines | 6 weeks | Reduced by 1 week since September 24 and 2 weeks since July 24 |
2. Study Permit (Inside Canada)
| Application Type | Processing Time | Change Since Last Update |
| Study Permit (Inside Canada) | 16 weeks | No change since September 24; increased by 5 weeks since August 14 |
| Study Permit Extension | 137 days | Increased by 31 days since September 24 and 68 days since August 20 |
Work Permit Processing Times (Updated Weekly on October 29, 2024)
Work Permit (Outside Canada)
| Country | Processing Time | Change Since Last Update |
| India | 28 weeks | Increased by 1 week since September 24 and 8 weeks since August 20 |
| Nigeria | 24 weeks | Increased by 9 weeks since September 24 and 11 weeks since August 20 |
| United States | 10 weeks | Reduced by 4 weeks since September 24 and 7 weeks since August 27 |
| Pakistan | 19 weeks | Increased by 2 weeks since September 24 and 9 weeks since August 27 |
| Philippines | 8 weeks | Reduced by 5 weeks since September 24, unchanged since August 14 |
2. Work Permit (Inside Canada)
| Application Method | Processing Time | Change Since Last Update |
| Online | 154 days | Increased by 26 days since September 24 and 37 days since August 20 |
Other Temporary Residency Categories
| Category | Processing Time | Change Since Last Update |
| International Experience Canada (Current Season) | 5 weeks | Increased by 1 week since September 24; reduced by 1 week since August 20 |
| Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) | 299 days | Increased by 19 days since September 24 and 179 days since August 20 |
| Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) | 5 minutes | No change |
For specific case inquiries or further information, consult the IRCC website or speak with an immigration professional.
How Frequently Does IRCC Update Processing Times?
IRCC processing times are updated every month for applications related to citizenship, family sponsorship, and economic immigration, while updates for temporary residency and PR cards are released weekly.
Keeping up with these updates can help you set realistic expectations and better plan your immigration journey. Be sure to visit the IRCC website frequently to stay informed about the latest processing times.