Current IRCC Processing Times

Current IRCC Processing Times as of September 2024

The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently revised their processing times for various immigration applications on September 4.

Staying informed about these updates is crucial for applicants to effectively plan and manage their immigration process.

Monitoring the latest processing times from IRCC can greatly assist applicants in setting realistic expectations and preparing for their journey ahead.

These updates reflect the IRCC’s continuous efforts to enhance and streamline the immigration process.

Below is a detailed overview of the most recent processing times across different immigration categories and what they mean for applicants.

Overview of Processing Time Updates

Starting in May 2024, IRCC began providing monthly updates on the average processing times for citizenship applications, family sponsorship, and economic immigration.

Meanwhile, processing times for business immigration, temporary residency applications, and permanent resident (PR) cards are updated weekly.

These timelines offer applicants a clearer understanding of how long it may take to receive a decision on their applications.

Processing Times for PR Cards and Citizenship

Citizenship (Updated Monthly):

• Citizenship Grant: 7 months (No change since July 31, but reduced by 1 month since June 3)
• Citizenship Certificate (Proof of Citizenship): 3 months (No change since June 3)
• Renunciation of Citizenship: 16 months (Increased by 3 months since July 31)
• Search of Citizenship Records: 11 months (Reduced by 2 months since July 31)

PR Cards (Updated Weekly):

• New PR Card: 25 days (Reduced by 3 days since August 20 and by 17 days since July 30)
• PR Card Renewals: 72 days (No change since July 30, but reduced by 3 days since June 25)
  

Family Sponsorship Processing Times (Updated Monthly)

Family sponsorship processing times are updated monthly and are influenced by factors such as the number of applications received, the workforce assigned to process them, and expected future applications.

As of July 2024, the updated processing times are as follows:

Spouse or Common-law Partner:

• Outside Canada (excluding Quebec): 10 months (No change)
• Outside Canada (Quebec): 35 months (Increased by 3 months since July 3)
• Inside Canada (excluding Quebec): 13 months (Increased by 2 months since July 31)
• Inside Canada (Quebec): 27 months (Increased by 3 months since July 31)

Parents or Grandparents:

• Outside Quebec: 24 months (No change)
• Quebec: 48 months (No change)

Economic Immigration Processing Times

Economic immigration processing times are updated both monthly and weekly, depending on the program.

Express Entry:

• Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 5 months (No change)
• Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): 5 months (No change)
• Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP): No updates since March 1, 2023
• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry: 6 months (No change)

Non-Express Entry:

• Non-Express Entry PNP: 12 months (Increased by 1 month since July 31)
• Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW): 9 months (No change)
• Quebec Business Class: 47 months (Increased by 1 month since July 31)
• Federal Self-Employed: 48 months (Increased by 1 month since July 31)
• Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP): 7 months (No change)
• Start-Up Visa: 40 months (Increased by 2 months since July 31)

Temporary Residency Processing Times (Updated Weekly)

Processing times for temporary residency applications are updated weekly and reflect how long IRCC took to process the majority of applications, excluding biometric processing times.

Visitor Visa Outside Canada (Varies by Country):

• India: 76 days (Increased by 6 days since August 27 and by 13 days since August 20)
• Nigeria: 172 days (Reduced by 3 days since August 27, but increased by 1 day since August 20)
• United States: 40 days (Increased by 5 days since August 20)
• Pakistan: 38 days (Reduced by 2 days since August 27 and 9 days since August 20)
• Philippines: 25 days (Reduced by 1 day)

Visitor Visa Inside Canada (TRV):

• Online: 26 days (Increased by 1 day since August 20)

Visitor Visa Extension:

• Online: 109 days (Reduced by 6 days since August 27 and by 7 days since August 20)

Parents or Grandparents Super Visa (Varies by Country):

• India: 71 days (Increased by 1 day since August 27 and by 3 days since August 20)
• Nigeria: 69 days (Increased by 5 days since August 27, but reduced by 42 days since August 20)
• United States: 237 days (Increased by 33 days since August 27)
• Pakistan: 144 days (Reduced by 5 days since August 27)
• Philippines: 108 days (No change since August 27, but increased by 1 day since August 20)

Study Permit Outside Canada (Varies by Country):

• India: 5 weeks (No change since August 27, but overall increased by 1 week since July 24)
• Nigeria: 8 weeks (Increased by 1 week since August 27 and by 2 weeks since August 20)
• United States: 12 weeks (No change since August 27, but overall increased by 3 weeks since July 24)
• Pakistan: 9 weeks (Increased by 1 week since August 27)
• Philippines: 7 weeks (No change since August 27, but overall reduced by 1 week since July 24)

Study Permits:

• Inside Canada: 12 weeks (No change since August 27, but increased by 1 week since August 14 and by 2 weeks since July 24)
• Study Permit Extension: 89 days (Increased by 6 days since August 27 and by 19 days since August 20)

Work Permit Outside Canada (Varies by Country):

• India: 26 weeks (Increased by 4 weeks since August 27 and by 6 weeks since August 20)
• Nigeria: 14 weeks (Reduced by 1 week since August 27, but increased by 1 week since August 20)
• United States: 16 weeks (Increased by 1 week since August 27, but overall no change since August 20)
• Pakistan: 9 weeks (Reduced by 1 week since August 27, but overall no change since August 20)
• Philippines: 10 weeks (Increased by 2 weeks since August 27 and by 3 weeks since August 14)

Work Permit Inside Canada:

• Online: 119 days (No change since August 27, but increased by 2 days since August 20)

Other Temporary Residency Categories:

• International Experience Canada (Current Season): 5 weeks (No change since August 27, but reduced by 1 week since August 20)
• Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP): 172 days (Increased by 36 days since August 27 and by 50 days since August 20)
• Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): 5 minutes

For the latest updates on processing times and specific case inquiries, it’s recommended to regularly check the IRCC website or seek advice from an immigration professional.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

 

These updates underscore IRCC’s commitment to providing transparent and timely information to immigration applicants, enabling them to make well-informed decisions throughout their application process.

GFK Immigration
Gboyega Esan RCIC R708591
Phone: +1 (647) 225-0092

#immigration #immigrationnews #news #blognews #canada #Pr #FamilySponsorship #GFKImmigration #ReuniteInCanada #ImmigrationExperts #FamilyFirst #CanadianDream #CanadaPR #CanadaBound #RelocateWithEase #canada #canadaimmigration #immigration #studyincanada #studyabroad #visa