IRCC updates immigration processing times on a weekly and monthly basis, depending on the type of visa or immigration category.
If you’re planning to immigrate to Canada, staying updated on the latest processing times is essential to help you navigate your journey.
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provides these updates to reflect their workload and efficiency. This guide covers the first update of 2025, providing you with the latest Canadian immigration processing times to help you plan your move with confidence.
Why Monitoring IRCC Processing Times is Important
Understanding Canadian immigration processing times is key for several reasons:
- Better Planning: Knowing the processing times for permanent residency (PR), citizenship, or temporary visas lets you make informed decisions about your move, career, and finances.
- Avoid Surprises: Processing times can change based on the volume of applications. Staying informed helps you manage expectations and avoid unnecessary delays.
- Preparation for Success: When you understand the timelines, you can ensure that all your documents are in order and submitted on time, improving the likelihood of a smooth process.
How IRCC Calculates Processing Times
Canadian immigration processing times are based on 80% of applications, and various factors can impact these times, including:
- Completeness of the Application: Missing or incorrect documents can cause delays.
- Case Complexity: Some applications require more extensive checks, which can slow things down.
- Application Volume: A high number of applications can lead to longer processing times.
- Program-Specific Factors: Different immigration programs may have distinct timelines due to their specific requirements.
Citizenship Processing Times (Updated Monthly)
- Citizenship Grant
Processing Time: 7 months (no change since December 2024) - Citizenship Certificate
Processing Time: 3 months (no change) - Renunciation of Citizenship
Processing Time: 16 months (no change) - Search of Citizenship Records
Processing Time: 7 months (reduced by 4 months from December 2024 update)
Note: IRCC is currently issuing Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) letters for applications received during the week of December 27, 2024.
Permanent Resident (PR) Card Processing Times (Updated Weekly)
- New PR Card
Processing Time: 26 days (no change) - PR Card Renewal
Processing Time: 18 days (reduced by 3 days from last week)
Family Sponsorship Processing Times (Updated Monthly)
- Spouse/Common-Law Partner Sponsorship (Outside Canada, excluding Quebec)
Processing Time: 10 months (no change) - Spouse/Common-Law Partner Sponsorship (Outside Canada, Quebec)
Processing Time: 36 months (no change) - Spouse/Common-Law Partner Sponsorship (Inside Canada, excluding Quebec)
Processing Time: 24 months (increased by 12 months) - Spouse/Common-Law Partner Sponsorship (Inside Canada, Quebec)
Processing Time: 32 months (increased by 5 months) - Parents/Grandparents Sponsorship (Excluding Quebec)
Processing Time: 24 months (no change) - Parents/Grandparents Sponsorship (Quebec)
Processing Time: 48 months (no change)
Economic Immigration Processing Times (Updated Monthly and Weekly)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Processing Time: 5 months (no change) - Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
Processing Time: 6 months (increased by 1 month) - Provincial Nominee Program (PNP—Express Entry)
Processing Time: 6 months (no change) - Provincial Nominee Program (PNP—Non-Express Entry)
Processing Time: 20 months (increased by 7 months) - Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW)
Processing Time: 9 months (reduced by 2 months) - Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
Processing Time: 9 months (increased by 1 month) - Federal Self-Employed Persons
Processing Time: 48 months (no change) - Quebec Business Class
Processing Time: 71 months (no change) - Start-Up Visa
Processing Time: 39 months (reduced by 1 month)
Temporary Residency Processing Times (Updated Weekly)
- Visitor Visa (Outside Canada)
- India: 104 days (reduced by 3 days)
- United States: 24 days (reduced by 3 days)
- Nigeria: 154 days (reduced by 4 days)
- Pakistan: 18 days (reduced by 2 days)
- Philippines: 22 days (no change)
- Visitor Visa (Inside Canada)
- Online: 49 days (reduced by 1 day)
- Visitor Visa Extension (Visitor Record): 131 days (reduced by 7 days)
- Super Visa
- India: 125 days (increased by 1 day)
- United States: 249 days (increased by 35 days)
- Nigeria: 48 days (increased by 3 days)
- Pakistan: 75 days (increased by 9 days)
- Philippines: 133 days (increased by 4 days)
- Study Permit (Outside Canada)
- India: 15 weeks (increased by 1 week)
- United States: 11 weeks (increased by 1 week)
- Nigeria: 8 weeks (unchanged)
- Pakistan: 8 weeks (increased by 1 week)
- Philippines: 6 weeks (increased by 1 week)
- Study Permit (Inside Canada)
Processing Time: 5 weeks (reduced by 1 week) - Study Permit Extension
Processing Time: 116 days (reduced by 3 days) - Work Permit (Outside Canada)
- India: 20 weeks (no change)
- United States: 16 weeks (increased by 1 week)
- Nigeria: 16 weeks (reduced by 2 weeks)
- Pakistan: 10 weeks (increased by 2 weeks)
- Philippines: 5 weeks (unchanged)
- Work Permit (Inside Canada)
Including Extensions: 125 days (reduced by 10 days)
Other Temporary Residency Programs
- Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP): 8 days
- International Experience Canada (IEC): 8 weeks (reduced by 1 week)
- Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): Immediate (5 minutes)
Staying up-to-date with these processing times is essential for staying on track with your Canadian immigration journey.
Reff lource : https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/canada-immigration-processing-times-2025/
Stay tuned for live updates and in-depth analysis of tomorrow’s announcement, which promises to usher in significant changes to Canada’s immigration landscape.
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