The Government of Canada has issued updated immigration processing times through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), reflecting the most recent data as of June 17, 2025. These estimates provide essential guidance for those applying for visas, permanent residency, citizenship, and other immigration services.
The IRCC regularly updates these timelines to reflect real-time processing capabilities and ensure transparency for applicants planning their immigration journey to Canada. While not guarantees, these timelines indicate the duration in which approximately 80 percent of applications are processed.
Overview of IRCC Processing Categories
1. Citizenship Applications (Monthly Update – June 5, 2025)
Application Type
Processing Time
Change
Citizenship Grant
10 months
No change
Citizenship Certificate
5 months
Increased by 1 month
Renunciation of Citizenship
7 months
No change
Search of Citizenship Records
15 months
No change
Applicants who submitted before April 28, 2025, should expect their Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) soon.
Incomplete submissions are a primary cause of delays, so accuracy is crucial.
3. Family Sponsorship (Monthly Update – June 5, 2025)
Application Type
Processing Time
Change
Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada – non-Quebec)
11 months
Increased by 1 month
Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada – Quebec)
37 months
Increased by 1 month
Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada – non-Quebec)
34 months
Increased by 5 months
Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada – Quebec)
38 months
Increased by 2 months
Parents/Grandparents (non-Quebec)
36 months
No change
Parents/Grandparents (Quebec)
48 months
No change
Longer timelines in Quebec result from additional provincial requirements.
4. Canadian Passport Applications (Updated June 5, 2025)
Application Type
Processing Time
In-person (new passport)
10 business days
Mail-in (new passport)
20 business days
Urgent pick-up
Next business day
Express pick-up
2–9 business days
Outside Canada (by mail)
20 business days
5. Economic Class PR Applications (Updated June 5, 2025)
Application Type
Processing Time
Change
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
5 months
No change
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
6 months
Increased by 1 month
Provincial Nominee Program (Express Entry)
8 months
Increased by 3 months
Non-Express Entry PNP
19 months
Reduced by 1 month
Quebec Skilled Workers
9 months
No change
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
12 months
Increased by 1 month
Start-Up Visa
43 months
Increased by 2 months
Federal Self-Employed
55 months
Increased by 2 months
6. Temporary Resident Visas (Weekly Update – June 17, 2025)
a. Visitor Visa (Outside Canada)
Country
Processing Time
Change
India
24 days
Increased by 3 days
USA
20 days
Increased by 1 day
Nigeria
85 days
Increased by 2 days
Pakistan
30 days
No change
Philippines
32 days
Increased by 1 day
b. Visitor Visa (Inside Canada): 23 days
c. Visitor Visa Extension: 203 days (Increased by 23 days)
d. Super Visa (Parents/Grandparents)
Country
Processing Time
Change
India
85 days
Increased by 7 days
USA
92 days
Reduced by 1 day
Nigeria
64 days
Increased by 3 days
Pakistan
186 days
Increased by 15 days
Philippines
113 days
Increased by 1 day
7. Study Permits
Application Type
Processing Time
Change
Study Permit (Outside Canada – India)
4 weeks
Reduced by 1 week
Study Permit (Outside Canada – USA)
7 weeks
Increased by 1 week
Study Permit (Outside Canada – Nigeria)
6 weeks
Increased by 1 week
Study Permit (Outside Canada – Pakistan)
11 weeks
No change
Study Permit (Outside Canada – Philippines)
16 weeks
No change
Study Permit (Inside Canada)
14 weeks
Increased by 6 weeks
Study Permit Extension
203 days
Decreased by 19 days
8. Work Permits
Application Type
Processing Time
Change
Work Permit (Outside – India)
13 weeks
Increased by 1 week
Work Permit (Outside – USA)
6 weeks
Reduced by 1 week
Work Permit (Outside – Nigeria)
18 weeks
Increased by 2 weeks
Work Permit (Outside – Pakistan)
6 weeks
Increased by 1 week
Work Permit (Outside – Philippines)
6 weeks
No change
Work Permit (Inside Canada)
210 days
Reduced by 15 days
9. Other Temporary Visa Programs
Program
Processing Time
Change
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program
33 days
Reduced by 3 days
International Experience Canada (IEC)
5 weeks
No change
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
5 minutes (instant for most)
Final Notes
Processing times are dynamic and reflect IRCC’s current capacity, application volume, and program complexity. While the listed estimates apply to the majority of cases, factors such as incomplete submissions or requests for additional documents can lead to longer wait times.
Applicants are strongly advised to check IRCC’s website regularly, submit complete and accurate applications, and prepare for changes, particularly if applying from or to Quebec.
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