Processing Times for Immigration Applications from IRCC
In a significant move to enhance transparency and streamline the immigration process, The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated processing times for various immigration applications. This update comes as part of the government’s ongoing commitment to improve efficiency and meet the needs of applicants.
Citizenship Processing Times for Immigration Applications from IRCC (Updated Each Month)
As of October 8th, the Citizenship Grant application takes approximately 6 months, a reduction of 1 month since the last update.
Contrary, the processing time for obtaining a Citizenship Certificate has increased to 4 months, marking a one-month increase since the last update.
Permanent Resident (PR) Card Processing Times (Last Updated Weekly on October 1)
Permanent Resident (PR) card processing times for new PR cards now stands at 26 days, which reflects a one-day increase since the last update on Oct 1st.
Conversely, the renewal process has improved slightly, reducing the timeframe to 69 days, down by one day since the previous update.
Family Sponsorship Processing Times (Updated on a Monthly Basis)
Family sponsorship processing times have remained unchanged in this latest update.
For applications which are submitted outside Canada, the timeframe for sponsoring a spouse or common-law partner is still 10 months, while sponsorship from within Canada remains at 13 months.
Economic and Temporary Residency Processing Times
Both of the Canadian Experience Class and Chương trình Lao động tay nghề cao liên bang (FSW) maintain a processing time of 5 months. Meanwhile, the Quebec Business Class processing time has seen an increase, requiring 49 months to process the applications.
Temporary residency applications reflect variability depending on the applicant’s country of origin. For example, visitor visa processing times from India have risen to 105 days, an increase of 3 days since the last update.
For the other Temporary Residency Categories, such as Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP), the visa processing time have risen to 285 days (increased by 5 days since the last update on September 24).
The release of updated processing times is a positive step toward ensuring that individuals and families seeking to make Canada their home have the information they need to navigate the immigration landscape effectively. For more details and to check specific processing times, applicants are encouraged to visit the official Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.
As Canada continues to welcome newcomers from around the globe, staying informed about these changes will help ensure a smoother transition for all aspiring immigrants.
