Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated processing times for a wide range of applications, including visas, permanent residency, citizenship, and passports.
Whether you’re applying from abroad or within Canada, these timelines are essential for planning your next steps—whether to study, work, sponsor a family member, or change your immigration status.
IRCC now uses a modern, real-time system that reflects current data, giving applicants a clear idea of how long most applications (about 80%) will take to process. Since 2022, outdated standards have been replaced with more accurate and frequently updated timelines.
Temporary resident visa and PR card timelines are updated weekly, while processing times for permanent residence, citizenship, and family sponsorship applications are refreshed monthly.
Because processing times depend on demand and internal capacity, they can shift—making it vital to stay updated when planning your next step.
Below is a full summary of the current IRCC processing times to help guide your Canadian immigration journey.
Note: These are estimated timelines and not guaranteed. Actual processing may vary depending on case complexity and documentation requirements.
Citizenship Processing (As of May 1, 2025)
Citizenship Grant: 10 months (was 8 months)
Citizenship Certificate: 4 months (was 3 months)
Renunciation: 7 months (was 8 months)
Search of Citizenship Records: 15 months (unchanged)
Resumption of Citizenship: No available estimate
Applicants who submitted their files around March 24, 2025, should expect their AOR soon. Delays are more common for those applying from outside Canada or the U.S.
PR Card Processing (Updated Weekly)
New PR Card: 35 days (up from 19 days)
PR Card Renewal: 10 days (no change)
Tip: Submitting a complete application helps avoid delays.
Family Sponsorship (Updated Monthly)
Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, Non-Quebec): 10 months (down from 11)
Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, Quebec): 36 months (up from 35)
Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada, Non-Quebec): 29 months (up from 24)
Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada, Quebec): 36 months (no change)
Parents/Grandparents (Non-Quebec): 36 months (no change)
Parents/Grandparents (Quebec): 48 months (no change)
Quebec’s longer timelines are due to its separate immigration agreements with the federal government.
Canadian Passport Processing (As of May 1, 2025)
In-Person Application: 10 business days
By Mail (Inside Canada): 20 business days
Urgent Pick-Up: By next business day
Express Pick-Up: 2–9 business days
From Outside Canada: 20 business days
Economic Class PR (Updated Monthly)
CEC: 5 months (no change)
FSWP: 5 months (down from 6)
PNP via Express Entry: 5 months (down from 6)
Non-Express Entry PNP: 20 months (down from 21)
QSW: 9 months (no change)
Federal Self-Employed: 53 months (up from 50)
Start-Up Visa: 41 months (up from 40)
Atlantic Immigration Program: 11 months (no change)
Some streams like FSTP and Quebec Business lack sufficient data for current estimates.
Temporary Resident Visas (Updated Weekly)
Visitor Visas (Outside Canada):
India: 19 days
U.S.: 18 days
Nigeria: 89 days
Pakistan: 25 days
Philippines: 27 days
Visitor Visas (Inside Canada): 20 days
Visitor Visa Extensions: 163 days
Super Visas:
India: 119 days
U.S.: 74 days
Nigeria: 68 days
Pakistan: 172 days
Philippines: 116 days
Study Permits (Outside Canada):
India: 8 weeks
U.S.: 5 weeks
Nigeria: 5 weeks
Pakistan: 9 weeks
Philippines: 11 weeks
Study Permits (Inside Canada): 4 weeks
Extension of Study Permit: 223 days
Work Permits (Outside Canada):
India, U.S., Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines: No change (7–18 weeks)
Work Permit (Inside Canada): 233 days (up from 227)
Other Temporary Visas:
SAWP: 11 days
IEC: 5 weeks (up from 4)
eTA: Typically 5 minutes (up to 72 hours possible)
Tracking IRCC processing times gives applicants a valuable roadmap to anticipate and prepare for delays. Whether you’re reuniting with loved ones, applying for permanent residency, or becoming a Canadian citizen, understanding current timelines ensures better planning.
At Kingsbridge Immigration, we’ve monitored these trends for years—giving you data-backed insights for a smoother journey to Canada.
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