If you’re planning to move, study, work, or join a family in Canada, we have great news for you! Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently updated their processing times as of June 17, 2025. The new processing times can help you understand how long you might have to wait for your visa or application. It may be for a permanent residency visa, study permit, or passport; with these times, you should have a little better understanding of the duration of your trip to Canada. IRCC regularly updates these timelines – and they depict the length of time that 80% of the applications are taking. Here are the new timelines and what it means for you.

Citizenship Applications – Updated Monthly

1. Citizenship Grant: 10 months (No change)
2. Citizenship Certificate: 5 months (Up by 1 month)
3. Renunciation of Citizenship: 7 months (No change)
4. Search of Citizenship Records: 15 months (No change)

If you applied before April 28, 2025, expect an Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) soon.

PR Cards – Updated Weekly

1. New PR Card: 50 days (Up by 1 day)
2. PR Card Renewal: 15 days (Up by 1 day)

Tip: Complete applications help avoid delays.

Family Sponsorship – Updated Monthly

Application Type	Time	Change
Spouse/Common-law (Outside Canada, Non-Quebec)	11 months	↑ 1 month
Spouse/Common-law (Outside, Quebec)	37 months	↑ 1 month
Spouse/Common-law (Inside, Non-Quebec)	34 months	↑ 5 months
Spouse/Common-law (Inside, Quebec)	38 months	↑ 2 months
Parents/Grandparents (Non-Quebec)	36 months	No change
Parents/Grandparents (Quebec)	48 months	No change

📍 Quebec applications take longer due to extra steps. Plan accordingly.

Canadian Passports – As of June 5, 2025

1. In-person Application: 10 business days
2. By Mail: 20 business days
3. Urgent Pick-up: By next business day
4. Express Pick-up: 2–9 business days
5. Mailed from outside Canada: 20 business days

Economic Class PR – Updated Monthly

Program	Time	Change
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)	5 months	No change
Federal Skilled Worker (FSWP)	6 months	↑ 1 month
Express Entry PNP	8 months	↑ 3 months
Non-Express PNP	19 months	↓ 1 month
Quebec Skilled Workers	9 months	No change
Federal Self-Employed	55 months	↑ 2 months
Atlantic Immigration Program	12 months	↑ 1 month
Start-Up Visa	43 months	↑ 2 months

 

Temporary Visas – Updated Weekly

Visitor Visa (Outside Canada)

Country	Time	Change
India	24 days	↑ 3 days
U.S.	20 days	↑ 1 day
Nigeria	85 days	↑ 2 days
Pakistan	30 days	No change
Philippines	32 days	↑ 1 day

1. Inside Canada: 23 days (↑ 3 days)
2. Visitor Extension: 203 days (↑ 23 days)

Super Visa (Parents/Grandparents)

Country	Time	Change
India	85 days	↑ 7 days
U.S.	92 days	↓ 1 day
Nigeria	64 days	↑ 3 days
Pakistan	186 days	↑ 15 days
Philippines	113 days	↑ 1 day

1. Study Permit
2. Outside Canada
3. India: 4 weeks (↓ 1 week)
4. S.: 7 weeks (↑ 1 week)
5. Nigeria: 6 weeks (↑ 1 week)
6. Pakistan: 11 weeks (No change)
7. Philippines: 16 weeks (No change)
8. Inside Canada: 14 weeks (↑ 6 weeks)
9. Extension: 203 days (↓ 19 days)

Work Permit

1. Outside Canada
2. India: 13 weeks (↑ 1 week)
3. S.: 6 weeks (↓ 1 week)
4. Nigeria: 18 weeks (↑ 2 weeks)
5. Pakistan: 6 weeks (↑ 1 week)
6. Philippines: 6 weeks (No change)
7. Inside Canada (incl. extension): 210 days (↓ 15 days)

Other Temporary Visas

1. SAWP (Seasonal Workers): 33 days (↓ 3 days)
2. IEC (International Experience Canada): 5 weeks (No change)
3. eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization): 5 mins (Some take up to 72 hours)

Final Tips for Smooth Processing

1. Submit complete applications with all documents.
2. Check IRCC’s official website weekly for updates.
3. Plan extra time for complex cases or Quebec-based applications.

Stay Updated. Stay Ahead. These timelines help you make better decisions, avoid stress, and plan your Canada move smartly. Share this guide with friends or family planning their own immigration journey!