IRCC Releases August 2025 Processing Times for Canadian Immigration
Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated processing timelines across multiple immigration streams as of August 2025. These estimates—now based on real-time data covering 80% of applications—bring clarity for applicants amid shifting volumes and updated policies. Here’s everything you need to know:
Detailed Processing Times Breakdown
| Category | Subcategory | Processing Time (Aug 2025) | Change from Previous Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizenship | Grant of Citizenship | 10 months | No change |
| Proof of Citizenship Certificate | 5 months | No change | |
| Renunciation of Citizenship | 5 months | 2 months faster | |
| Search of Records | 14 months | 1 month faster | |
| PR Cards | New PR Card | 40 days | 5 days faster |
| Renewal / Reissue of PR Card | 28 days | 7 days slower | |
| Family Sponsorship | Spouse/Common-law (Outside Canada, Non-Quebec) | 13 months | 2 months longer |
| Spouse/Common-law (Outside Canada, Quebec) | 41 months | 3 months longer | |
| Parents/Grandparents (Non-Quebec) | 36 months | No change | |
| Parents/Grandparents (Quebec) | 48 months | No change | |
| Economic Class PR | Canadian Experience Class (Express Entry) | 5 months | No change |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program (Express Entry) | 7 months | No change | |
| Non-Express Entry PNP | 20 months | 1 month longer | |
| Self-Employed Program | 60 months | 2 months longer | |
| Start-Up Visa | 52 months | 1 month longer | |
| Temporary Visas | Visitor Visa (India) | ~31 days | Slight increase |
| Visitor Visa (Philippines) | ~30 days | Slight improvement | |
| Super Visa | Super Visa (India) | ~99 days | 8 days longer |
| Super Visa (USA) | ~102 days | 29 days longer | |
| Study Permits | India | ~3 weeks | No change |
| USA | ~8 weeks | 1 week longer | |
| Work Permits | India | ~6 weeks | No change |
| Inside Canada (extensions) | ~181 days | No change |
Additional Highlights
- Quebec applications continue to experience the longest delays, particularly for family and spousal sponsorships.
- Express Entry remains the most efficient route for economic PR (CEC and FSWP).
- Business-class immigration streams (Self-Employed, Start-Up Visa) face extended waits due to complexity and thorough vetting.
- Temporary visa timings vary significantly by country, reflecting varying demand and document requirements.
- IRCC currently managing a backlog of over 842,800 applications, emphasizing the importance of preparation and timing.
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