Canada’s immigration department recently updated its processing timelines to reflect its operational capacity during the pandemic.
(IRCC) says on its that people who are trying to access immigration services may experience processing delays, due to COVID- 19. The department is prioritizing applications from people who are exempt from travel restriction
Here is a breakdown of the updated processing times.
Permanent residence
IRCC says it is working at full capacity to process permanent residency applications. However, COVID-19 caused a backlog in applications, so you may experience some delays.
At the time of writing, IRCC said it was finalizing most of the CEC applications they received between May 24 and May 30, 2020, meaning decision-makers are working on applications that they received about 10 months ago.
PR Cards
If you are applying for your permanent residency (PR) card, check the Online status tool to see the status of your application. This applies to anyone applying for their PR card for the first time, or for a renewal or replacement. IRCC says to make sure you gather your documents and have your identification numbers so that you can log in.
If you cannot check the online tool, New PR cards are currently being processed in about 125 days, and renewals are taking about 80 days.
Citizenship
Document
Applicants
IRCC Status
Grant of Citizenship
Received AOR Letter
Finalizing most applications received between March 31 and April 6, 2019.
Grant of Citizenship
Waiting to receive AOR
Sending letters for applications received the week of January 21, 2021.
Proof of Citizenship
Check Client Application Status Tool. Processing time is 5 months.
Family
Program
Application type
IRCC Status
Spousal, common-law, dependent child sponsorship
Inland
Finalizing most applications received between Sept. 29 and Oct. 5, 2019.
Spousal, common-law, dependent child sponsorship
Outland
Finalizing most applications received between May 26 and June 1, 2019.
Parents and Grandparents
Check online account.
Adoptive child or other relative
Check online account.
Temporary workers
Work Permit Type
Online or Paper
Eligible for Global Skills Strategy
IRCC Status
Work Permit Outside Canada
Online
Yes
Finalizing most applications received between September 20 and 26, 2020.
Work Permit Outside Canada
Online
No
Check online account.
Work Permit Outside Canada
Paper
Can’t give accurate processing time.
Work permit inside Canada (initial, extensions and changes)
Online
Finalizing most applications received between December 13 and 19, 2020.
Work permit inside Canada (initial, extensions and changes)
Paper
Finalizing most applications received between December 13 and 19, 2020.
For asylum claimants
Online
Finalizing most applications received between December 6 and 12, 2020.
For asylum claimants
Paper
Finalizing most applications received between December 6 and 12, 2020.
Students
IRCC is currently finalizing most study Permit applications received between December 13 and December 19, 2020. This includes applications for study permits, study permit extensions, and work permits for students. Complex applications may take longer to process.
Under the current travel restrictions, study permit holders can only come to Canada if they are going to a DLI with an approved COVID-19 readiness plan, or if they had their study permit approved before March 18, 2020.
Visitors
If you are applying for an Electronic Travel Authorization you can check your status Online.
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