The most recent monthly updates about the processing periods of various citizenship and immigration applications were published by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on October 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to assist applicants plan their immigration procedure and have reasonable expectations, it is crucial that they be informed of any changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applicants may stay prepared and make educated decisions regarding their applications by keeping up with the most recent IRCC changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to preserve openness, the IRCC regularly updates processing timelines. Applications for economic immigration, family sponsorship, and citizenship are updated every month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weekly updates are given for PR cards, temporary residence, and business immigration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candidates can use these processing periods as a guide. The most recent processing time updates for several immigration categories, including as applications for temporary residency, citizenship, family sponsorship, economic immigration, and permanent residency (PR) cards, are provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out IRCC Processing Times for the Following Categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Citizenship Processing Times (Updated Monthly)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are the current processing times as of October 8, compared to the last update on September 4:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application Type<\/strong><\/td>	Processing Times (as of October 8)<\/strong><\/td>	Change Since Last Update (September 4)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Citizenship Grant<\/strong><\/td>	6 months<\/td>	Reduced by 1 month<\/td><\/tr>
Citizenship Certificate (Proof of Citizenship)<\/strong><\/td>	4 months<\/td>	Increased by 1 month<\/td><\/tr>
Renunciation of Citizenship<\/strong><\/td>	16 months<\/td>	No change<\/td><\/tr>
Search of Citizenship Records<\/strong><\/td>	12 months<\/td>	Increased by 1 month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/strong> IRCC is currently sending Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) letters for citizenship applications received in the week of September 20, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Permanent Resident (PR) Cards Processing Times<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Here is the information for Permanent Resident (PR) cards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Application Type<\/strong><\/td> Processing Time (as of October 15)<\/strong><\/td> Change Since September 24<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead> New PR Card<\/strong><\/td> 24 days<\/td> Reduced by 1 day<\/td><\/tr> PR Card Renewal<\/strong><\/td> 65 days<\/td> Reduced by 5 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/strong> These are the latest processing times for PR cards, updated weekly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Family Sponsorship Processing Times<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Here is the information for Family Sponsorship processing times:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Application Type<\/strong><\/td> Processing Times (as of October 8)<\/strong><\/td> Change Since Last Update (September 4)<\/strong><\/td> Overall Changes Since July<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead> Spouse\/Common-Law Partner (Outside Canada, excl. Quebec)<\/strong><\/td> 10 months<\/td> Unchanged<\/td> –<\/td><\/tr> Spouse\/Common-Law Partner (Outside Canada, for Quebec)<\/strong><\/td> 35 months<\/td> Unchanged since last update, but overall increased by 3 months since July 3<\/td> +3 months<\/td><\/tr> Spouse\/Common-Law Partner (Inside Canada, excl. Quebec)<\/strong><\/td> 13 months<\/td> Unchanged since last update, but overall increased by 2 months since July 31<\/td> +2 months<\/td><\/tr> Spouse\/Common-Law Partner (Inside Canada, for Quebec)<\/strong><\/td> 27 months<\/td> Unchanged since last update, but overall increased by 3 months since July 31<\/td> +3 months<\/td><\/tr> Parents\/Grandparents (Outside Quebec)<\/strong><\/td> 24 months<\/td> No change<\/td> –<\/td><\/tr> Parents\/Grandparents (for Quebec)<\/strong><\/td> 48 months<\/td> No change<\/td> –<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/strong> These are the most recent processing times for family sponsorship applications, including any changes compared to previous updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Economic Immigration Processing Times<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Permanent Residence Programs<\/strong><\/td> Processing Times (as of October 8)<\/strong><\/td> Change Since Last Update<\/strong><\/td> Overall Changes Since July<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead> Canadian Experience Class (CEC)<\/strong><\/td> 5 months<\/td> No change<\/td> –<\/td><\/tr> Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)<\/strong><\/td> 5 months<\/td> No change<\/td> –<\/td><\/tr> Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)<\/strong><\/td> N\/A<\/td> No updates since March 2023<\/td> –<\/td><\/tr> Provincial Nominee Program (Express Entry)<\/strong><\/td> 6 months<\/td> No change<\/td> –<\/td><\/tr> Provincial Nominee Program (non-Express Entry)<\/strong><\/td> 12 months<\/td> Unchanged since last update, but increased by 1 month since July 31<\/td> +1 month<\/td><\/tr> Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW)<\/strong><\/td> 9 months<\/td> No change<\/td> –<\/td><\/tr> Quebec Business Class<\/strong><\/td> 49 months<\/td> Increased by 2 months<\/td> +2 months<\/td><\/tr> Federal Self-Employed<\/strong><\/td> 48 months<\/td> Unchanged since last update, but increased by 1 month since July 31<\/td> +1 month<\/td><\/tr> Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)<\/strong><\/td> 8 months<\/td> Increased by 1 month<\/td> +1 month<\/td><\/tr> Start-Up Visa<\/strong><\/td> 40 months<\/td> Unchanged since last update, but increased by 2 months since July 31<\/td> +2 months<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/strong> These are the most recent processing times for economic immigration programs, along with comparative changes from previous updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Temporary Residency Processing Times<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Country<\/strong><\/td> Processing Time (as of October 1)<\/strong><\/td> Change Since September 24<\/strong><\/td> Change Since August 20<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead> India<\/strong><\/td> 114 days<\/td> Increased by 12 days<\/td> Increased by 50 days<\/td><\/tr> Nigeria<\/strong><\/td> 175 days<\/td> Increased by 1 day<\/td> Reduced by 1 day<\/td><\/tr> United States<\/strong><\/td> 32 days<\/td> Reduced by 2 days<\/td> Reduced by 4 days<\/td><\/tr> Pakistan<\/strong><\/td> 24 days<\/td> Reduced by 3 days<\/td> Reduced by 23 days<\/td><\/tr> Philippines<\/strong><\/td> 19 days<\/td> Reduced by 3 days<\/td> Reduced by 6 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/strong> These are the current processing times for visitor visas from outside Canada, updated weekly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visitor Visa (Inside Canada)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Application Type<\/strong><\/td> Processing Time (as of October 1)<\/strong><\/td> Change Since September 24<\/strong><\/td> Change Since August 20<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead> Online<\/strong><\/td> 27 days<\/td> Unchanged<\/td> Increased by 2 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Parents or Grandparents Super Visa (Varies by Country)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Country<\/strong><\/td> Processing Time (as of October 1)<\/strong><\/td> Change Since September 24<\/strong><\/td> Change Since August 20<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead> India<\/strong><\/td> 107 days<\/td> Increased by 20 days<\/td> Increased by 39 days<\/td><\/tr> Nigeria<\/strong><\/td> 61 days<\/td> Increased by 1 day<\/td> Reduced by 3 days since September 17<\/td><\/tr> United States<\/strong><\/td> 158 days<\/td> Reduced by 52 days<\/td> Reduced by 124 days since August 27<\/td><\/tr> Pakistan<\/strong><\/td> 125 days<\/td> Reduced by 21 days<\/td> Reduced by 19 days since September 4<\/td><\/tr> Philippines<\/strong><\/td> 114 days<\/td> Increased by 3 days<\/td> Reduced by 1 day since September 4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/strong> These are the latest processing times for the Canada visitor visa (inside Canada) and Super Visa for parents or grandparents, updated weekly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Study Permit (Outside Canada)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Country<\/strong><\/td> Processing Time (as of October 1)<\/strong><\/td> Change Since September 24<\/strong><\/td> Change Since Previous Dates<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead> India<\/strong><\/td> 7 weeks<\/td> Increased by 1 week<\/td> Increased by 2 weeks since September 11<\/td><\/tr> Nigeria<\/strong><\/td> 10 weeks<\/td> Increased by 1 week<\/td> Increased by 4 weeks since August 20<\/td><\/tr> United States<\/strong><\/td> 14 weeks<\/td> Increased by 2 weeks<\/td> Increased by 5 weeks since July 24<\/td><\/tr> Pakistan<\/strong><\/td> 11 weeks<\/td> Increased by 2 weeks<\/td> Increased by 3 weeks since August 27<\/td><\/tr> Philippines<\/strong><\/td> 6 weeks<\/td> Reduced by 1 week<\/td> Reduced by 2 weeks since July 24<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Study Permit (Inside Canada)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Application Type<\/strong><\/td> Processing Time (as of October 1)<\/strong><\/td> Change Since September 24<\/strong><\/td> Change Since Previous Dates<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead> Study Permit (Inside Canada)<\/strong><\/td> 17 weeks<\/td> Increased by 1 week<\/td> Increased by 6 weeks since August 14<\/td><\/tr> Study Permit Extension<\/strong><\/td> 131 days<\/td> Increased by 24 days<\/td> Increased by 61 days since August 20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/strong> These are the most up-to-date processing times for study permits, both outside and inside Canada, updated weekly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Work Permit (Outside Canada)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Country<\/strong><\/td> Processing Time (as of October 1)<\/strong><\/td> Change Since September 24<\/strong><\/td> Change Since Previous Dates<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead> India<\/strong><\/td> 28 weeks<\/td> Increased by 1 week<\/td> Increased by 8 weeks since August 20<\/td><\/tr> Nigeria<\/strong><\/td> 23 weeks<\/td> Increased by 8 weeks<\/td> Increased by 10 weeks since August 20<\/td><\/tr> United States<\/strong><\/td> 10 weeks<\/td> Reduced by 4 weeks<\/td> Reduced by 7 weeks since August 27<\/td><\/tr> Pakistan<\/strong><\/td> 20 weeks<\/td> Increased by 3 weeks<\/td> Increased by 10 weeks since August 27<\/td><\/tr> Philippines<\/strong><\/td> 9 weeks<\/td> Reduced by 4 weeks<\/td> Increased by 1 week since August 14<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/strong> These are the latest processing times for work permits from outside Canada, updated weekly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other Temporary Residency Categories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Category<\/strong><\/td> Processing Time (as of October 1)<\/strong><\/td> Change Since September 24<\/strong><\/td> Change Since August 20<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead> International Experience Canada<\/strong><\/td> 5 weeks<\/td> Increased by 1 week<\/td> Reduced by 1 week<\/td><\/tr> Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP)<\/strong><\/td> 293 days<\/td> Increased by 13 days<\/td> Increased by 173 days<\/td><\/tr> Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)<\/strong><\/td> 5 minutes<\/td> No change<\/td> No change<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/strong> For specific case inquiries or additional guidance, it’s recommended to consult the IRCC website or contact an immigration professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IRCC Processing Times Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n \n Citizenship Applications:<\/strong>\n \n Processing Time:<\/strong> 6 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n Change:<\/strong> Reduced by 1 month since September 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n New PR Cards:<\/strong>\n \n Processing Time:<\/strong> 24 days (on average)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n PR Card Renewals:<\/strong>\n \n Processing Time:<\/strong> 65 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Spousal Sponsorship (from Outside Canada):<\/strong>\n \n Processing Time:<\/strong> 10 months (excluding Quebec)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Study Permit (from Nigeria):<\/strong>\n \n Processing Time:<\/strong> 9 weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n Change:<\/strong> Reduced by 1 week since October 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Frequency of Updates:<\/strong>\n \n Monthly:<\/strong> Citizenship, family sponsorship, economic immigration<\/li>\n\n\n\n Weekly:<\/strong> Temporary residency and PR cards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/strong> Staying informed helps you manage your expectations and plan for a successful immigration process. 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