{"id":2849,"date":"2025-06-18T15:28:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T19:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cadimmigration.com\/?p=2849"},"modified":"2025-06-18T15:28:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T19:28:11","slug":"ircc-releases-new-processing-time-estimates-as-of-june-17-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cadimmigration.com\/?p=2849","title":{"rendered":"IRCC Releases New Processing Time Estimates as of June 17, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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<\/strong>. These estimates provide essential guidance for those applying for visas, permanent residency, citizenship, and other immigration services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Overview of IRCC Processing Categories<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Citizenship Applications<\/strong> (Monthly Update \u2013 June 5, 2025)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Application Type<\/th>Processing Time<\/th>Change<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Citizenship Grant<\/td>10 months<\/td>No change<\/td><\/tr>
Citizenship Certificate<\/td>5 months<\/td>Increased by 1 month<\/td><\/tr>
Renunciation of Citizenship<\/td>7 months<\/td>No change<\/td><\/tr>
Search of Citizenship Records<\/td>15 months<\/td>No change<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Applicants who submitted before April 28, 2025, should expect their Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Permanent Resident (PR) Cards<\/strong> (Weekly Update \u2013 June 17, 2025)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Application Type<\/th>Processing Time<\/th>Change<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
New PR Card<\/td>50 days<\/td>Increased by 1 day<\/td><\/tr>
PR Card Renewal<\/td>15 days<\/td>Increased by 1 day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Incomplete submissions are a primary cause of delays, so accuracy is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Family Sponsorship<\/strong> (Monthly Update \u2013 June 5, 2025)<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Application Type<\/th>Processing Time<\/th>Change<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Spouse\/Common-Law (Outside Canada \u2013 non-Quebec)<\/td>11 months<\/td>Increased by 1 month<\/td><\/tr>
Spouse\/Common-Law (Outside Canada \u2013 Quebec)<\/td>37 months<\/td>Increased by 1 month<\/td><\/tr>
Spouse\/Common-Law (Inside Canada \u2013 non-Quebec)<\/td>34 months<\/td>Increased by 5 months<\/td><\/tr>
Spouse\/Common-Law (Inside Canada \u2013 Quebec)<\/td>38 months<\/td>Increased by 2 months<\/td><\/tr>
Parents\/Grandparents (non-Quebec)<\/td>36 months<\/td>No change<\/td><\/tr>
Parents\/Grandparents (Quebec)<\/td>48 months<\/td>No change<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Longer timelines in Quebec result from additional provincial requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Canadian Passport Applications<\/strong> (Updated June 5, 2025)<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Application Type<\/th>Processing Time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
In-person (new passport)<\/td>10 business days<\/td><\/tr>
Mail-in (new passport)<\/td>20 business days<\/td><\/tr>
Urgent pick-up<\/td>Next business day<\/td><\/tr>
Express pick-up<\/td>2\u20139 business days<\/td><\/tr>
Outside Canada (by mail)<\/td>20 business days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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5. Economic Class PR Applications<\/strong> (Updated June 5, 2025)<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Application Type<\/th>Processing Time<\/th>Change<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)<\/td>5 months<\/td>No change<\/td><\/tr>
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)<\/td>6 months<\/td>Increased by 1 month<\/td><\/tr>
Provincial Nominee Program (Express Entry)<\/td>8 months<\/td>Increased by 3 months<\/td><\/tr>
Non-Express Entry PNP<\/td>19 months<\/td>Reduced by 1 month<\/td><\/tr>
Quebec Skilled Workers<\/td>9 months<\/td>No change<\/td><\/tr>
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)<\/td>12 months<\/td>Increased by 1 month<\/td><\/tr>
Start-Up Visa<\/td>43 months<\/td>Increased by 2 months<\/td><\/tr>
Federal Self-Employed<\/td>55 months<\/td>Increased by 2 months<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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6. Temporary Resident Visas<\/strong> (Weekly Update \u2013 June 17, 2025)<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

a. Visitor Visa (Outside Canada)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Country<\/th>Processing Time<\/th>Change<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
India<\/td>24 days<\/td>Increased by 3 days<\/td><\/tr>
USA<\/td>20 days<\/td>Increased by 1 day<\/td><\/tr>
Nigeria<\/td>85 days<\/td>Increased by 2 days<\/td><\/tr>
Pakistan<\/td>30 days<\/td>No change<\/td><\/tr>
Philippines<\/td>32 days<\/td>Increased by 1 day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

b. Visitor Visa (Inside Canada): 23 days<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

c. Visitor Visa Extension: 203 days (Increased by 23 days)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

d. Super Visa (Parents\/Grandparents)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Country<\/th>Processing Time<\/th>Change<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
India<\/td>85 days<\/td>Increased by 7 days<\/td><\/tr>
USA<\/td>92 days<\/td>Reduced by 1 day<\/td><\/tr>
Nigeria<\/td>64 days<\/td>Increased by 3 days<\/td><\/tr>
Pakistan<\/td>186 days<\/td>Increased by 15 days<\/td><\/tr>
Philippines<\/td>113 days<\/td>Increased by 1 day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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7. Study Permits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Application Type<\/th>Processing Time<\/th>Change<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Study Permit (Outside Canada \u2013 India)<\/td>4 weeks<\/td>Reduced by 1 week<\/td><\/tr>
Study Permit (Outside Canada \u2013 USA)<\/td>7 weeks<\/td>Increased by 1 week<\/td><\/tr>
Study Permit (Outside Canada \u2013 Nigeria)<\/td>6 weeks<\/td>Increased by 1 week<\/td><\/tr>
Study Permit (Outside Canada \u2013 Pakistan)<\/td>11 weeks<\/td>No change<\/td><\/tr>
Study Permit (Outside Canada \u2013 Philippines)<\/td>16 weeks<\/td>No change<\/td><\/tr>
Study Permit (Inside Canada)<\/td>14 weeks<\/td>Increased by 6 weeks<\/td><\/tr>
Study Permit Extension<\/td>203 days<\/td>Decreased by 19 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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8. Work Permits<\/strong><\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Application Type<\/th>Processing Time<\/th>Change<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Work Permit (Outside \u2013 India)<\/td>13 weeks<\/td>Increased by 1 week<\/td><\/tr>
Work Permit (Outside \u2013 USA)<\/td>6 weeks<\/td>Reduced by 1 week<\/td><\/tr>
Work Permit (Outside \u2013 Nigeria)<\/td>18 weeks<\/td>Increased by 2 weeks<\/td><\/tr>
Work Permit (Outside \u2013 Pakistan)<\/td>6 weeks<\/td>Increased by 1 week<\/td><\/tr>
Work Permit (Outside \u2013 Philippines)<\/td>6 weeks<\/td>No change<\/td><\/tr>
Work Permit (Inside Canada)<\/td>210 days<\/td>Reduced by 15 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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9. Other Temporary Visa Programs<\/strong><\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>Processing Time<\/th>Change<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program<\/td>33 days<\/td>Reduced by 3 days<\/td><\/tr>
International Experience Canada (IEC)<\/td>5 weeks<\/td>No change<\/td><\/tr>
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)<\/td>5 minutes (instant for most)<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Final Notes<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Processing times are dynamic and reflect IRCC\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applicants are strongly advised to check IRCC\u2019s website regularly, submit complete and accurate applications, and prepare for changes, particularly if applying from or to Quebec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a consultation<\/strong> about Immigration options, reach out to the CAD IMMIGRATION <\/strong>today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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