Canada IRCC Processing Times Updated for August 2025: What Applicants Need to Know
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially released the updated processing times for various immigration categories, including visitor visas, permanent residency, Canadian citizenship, and work/study permits, as of August 6, 2025. The updates reflect both improvements and delays across different streams, providing essential insight for applicants planning their Canadian immigration journey.
These processing times are based on IRCC’s data-driven estimates, reflecting how long it took to process 80% of applications in each category. It’s important to remember that these timelines are estimates, not guarantees, and individual applications may take longer depending on completeness, volume, and additional verification.
Key Category-Wise Updates
1. Canadian Citizenship
- Citizenship Grant: 10 months (No change)
- Proof of Citizenship: 5 months (No change)
- Renunciation of Citizenship: Now 5 months (Reduced by 2 months)
- Search of Records: 14 months (Reduced by 1 month)
- Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR): Expected for those who applied before June 9, 2025
- Note: Delays possible for applications from outside Canada or the U.S.
2. PR (Permanent Resident) Cards
- New PR Card: 40 days (Faster by 5 days)
- PR Renewals: 28 days (Slower by 7 days)
3. Family Sponsorship
- Spouse/Common-law (Outside Canada, Non-Quebec): 13 months (Increased by 2 months)
- Spouse/Common-law (Inside Canada): 36–40 months
- Parents/Grandparents (Non-Quebec): 36 months
- Parents/Grandparents (Quebec): 48 months
4. Canadian Passport
- In-Person: 10 business days
- By Mail: 20 business days
- Urgent Pick-Up: Next business day
- Express Pick-Up: 2–9 business days
- Note: For international applications, additional verification may extend processing.
5. Economic Class PR Programs
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 5 months
- Federal Skilled Worker (FSWP): 7 months
- Provincial Nominee Program (Express Entry): 8 months
- Non-Express Entry PNP: 20 months (Increased by 1 month)
- Start-Up Visa: 52 months
- Federal Self-Employed: 60 months
6. Temporary Resident Visas
Visitor Visas (Outside Canada):
- India: 31 days
- USA: 20 days
- Pakistan: 43 days
- Philippines: 30 days
- Nigeria: 47 days
Visitor Visas (Inside Canada):
- 14 days
Visitor Visa Extensions:
- 202 days (Reduced by 15 days)
Super Visas:
- India: 99 days
- Pakistan: 156 days
- USA: 102 days
Study Permits:
- India: 3 weeks
- USA: 8 weeks
- Pakistan: 10 weeks
- Philippines: 9 weeks
- Inside Canada: 11 weeks
Work Permits:
- India: 6 weeks
- USA: 4 weeks
- Nigeria: 8 weeks
- Inside Canada (including extensions): 181 days
Other Temporary Programs:
- Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program: 38 days
- International Experience Canada (IEC): 5 weeks
- eTA: 5 minutes to 72 hours
Backlog and Recommendations
As of July 2025, over 842,800 applications are in backlog. IRCC urges applicants to submit complete applications, use official document checklists, and check weekly updates to track real-time changes. Quebec-specific applications and business streams will continue to experience longer processing.
Expert Advice
- Submit complete applications to avoid delays.
- Use IRCC’s online tools to track your application.
- Plan for longer wait times for Quebec and business PR streams.
- Consult an RCIC (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant) for complex or high-risk cases.
- Apply early to avoid seasonal surges and delays.
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