Moving to Canada or waiting for your application?

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing times as of July 2, 2025! The timelines are for all types of applications: permanent residency, Canadian citizenship, study, and work permits.

IRCC is now implementing advanced analytics so that 80% of all applications are processed within assessed processing timelines. This guide will help you stay informed and plan your immigration pathway.

Canadian Citizenship: No Major Changes

Timelines are stable in terms of most categories

• Citizenship Grant: 10 months
• Citizenship Certificate (Proof): 5 months
• Renunciation of Citizenship: 7 months
• Search of Records: 15 months
  • If you applied before May 5, 2025, you should expect your AOR soon.
  • Applicants from outside Canada/the US may have additional checks.

PR Card: Quick Processing, Minor Delays in Renewals

To ensure the best results, stay well informed weekly.

• New PR Card: 50 days (no change)
• Renewals: 16 days (increased by 1 day)

Check all documents—photos and ID errors are common delay points.

Family Sponsorship: Longer Waits in Quebec

Provincial rules impact the timeline

• Spouse (Outside Canada):
  • Non-Quebec: 11 months
  • Quebec: 38 months (↑ 1 month)
• Spouse (Inside Canada):
  • Non-Quebec: 34 months
  • Quebec: 38 months
• Parents/Grandparents PR:
  • Non-Quebec: 36 months
  • Quebec: 48 months

Quebec applicants: plan for a longer wait due to provincial processing.

Passport: Speedy Options

Select express or urgent pick-up to get your passport faster

• In-person: 10 business days
• By mail (Canada): 20 business days
• Urgent pick-up: By next business day
• Express pick-up: 2-9 business days
• Mailed from outside Canada: 20 business days

Have a trip coming up? Choose urgent or express service.

PR for Skilled Workers & Entrepreneurs: Mixed Updates

Start-Up Visa sees 8-month rise

• CEC: 5 months
• FSWP: 7 months (↑ 1 month)
• PNP (Express Entry): 8 months
• PNP (Non-Express Entry): 19 months
• QSW: 9 months
• Start-Up Visa: 51 months (↑ 8 months)
• Federal Self-Employed: 58 months (↑ 3 months)

Programs like Start-Up and Self-Employed may take longer due to complexity.

Temporary Visas: Varied by Country

Visitor, study, and work permit times are updated weekly.

Visitor Visa (Outside Canada)

• India: 26 days (↑ 2 days)
• USA: 20 days
• Nigeria: 63 days (↓ 18 days)
• Pakistan: 34 days (↑ 3 days)
• Philippines: 34 days (↑ 2 days)

Visitor Visa (Inside Canada)**: 22 days (↓ 1 day)

Extension: 193 days (↓ 11 days)

Super Visa

• India: 86 days
• USA: 92 days
• Nigeria: 63 days
• Pakistan: 155 days (↓ 31 days)
• Philippines: 110 days (↑ 19 days)

Study Permits

• From India: 3 weeks
• From USA: 8 weeks
• From Nigeria: 5 weeks
• From Pakistan: 11 weeks
• From Philippines: 11 weeks (↓ 1 week)
• Inside Canada: 13 weeks (↑ 1 week)
• Extension: 182 days (↓ 7 days)

Work Permits

• From India: 9 weeks (↓ 3 weeks)
• From USA: 5 weeks
• From Nigeria: 13 weeks (↓ 3 weeks)
• From Pakistan & Philippines: 6 weeks
• Inside Canada (inc. extensions): 188 days (↓ 8 days)

Other Programs

• SAWP: 43 days (↑ 6 days)
• IEC: 5 weeks
• eTA: 5 minutes (up to 72 hours)

Quick Tips to Avoid Delays

• Submit your application carefully. Always use the IRCC application checklists.
• Pay attention to weekly/monthly updates. All IRCC processing capacity can change frequently.
• The waiting time can be longer for Quebec applications; provincial processes apply
• Always use the official IRCC website for the official timelines and document requirements.
• Seek professional advice, especially if you are facing issues with the application process.

Note: Time frames reflected by the IRCC are only an estimate of processing, not a guarantee.

Processing times may vary depending on the number of applications today, how far you are in the queue, the accuracy of your application, and verification needs.

Stay informed about IRCC processing times and immigration-related information by following us—we are a reliable source of accurate information about Canadian immigration!