IRCC Latest Processing Time 2024 – Express Entry | Work Permit | Canada Immigration

For anyone going through the immigration process, it is imperative to stay informed about processing times. The August update from the IRCC offers fresh information on how long different applications should take. Whether you’re applying for citizenship, a permanent residence permit, or a visa, being aware of these changes will help you better prepare and control your expectations.

Introduction

The processing timelines for different immigration applications have been updated by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for August 14 and July 31. Better preparation for the immigration journey can be achieved by applicants by being aware of these updates. Monitoring IRCC processing timeframes can be very helpful in controlling expectations and making plans.

The modifications are a reflection of IRCC’s continuous efforts to expedite and enhance applicants’ immigration processes.

Overview of Processing Time Updates

The IRCC started publishing monthly updates on typical processing times for economic immigration, family sponsorship, and citizenship in May 2024. Applications for corporate immigration, all applications for temporary residence, and permanent resident cards now have weekly updates available. These schedules provide applicants with an estimate of the timeframe in which they might expect a response to their application.

Processing Times for PR Cards and Citizenship

Citizenship (updated monthly)

• Citizenship Grant: 7 months, reduced by 1 month since June 3
• Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship): 3 months, no change since June 3
• Renunciation of citizenship: 13 months, no change since June 3rd
• A search of citizenship records: 13 months, no change since June 3

PR Cards (updated weekly)

• New PR card: 28 days, reduced by 14 days since July 30, and 48 days since June 25
• PR card renewals: 72 days, no change since July 30, but reduced by 3 days since June 25

Family Sponsorship Processing Times (updated monthly)

Process times for family sponsorship are updated monthly. These processing timeframes are influenced by the volume of applications, the personnel managing them, and the number of fresh applications that are expected. The updated times as of July 2024 are listed below.

• Spouse or common-law partner outside Canada (outside Quebec): 10 months, unchanged
• Spouse or common-law partner outside Canada (Quebec): 35 months, increases by 3 months since July 3
• Spouse or common-law partner inside Canada (outside Quebec): 11 months, unchanged
• Spouse or common-law partner inside Canada (Quebec): 24 months, reduced by 4 months since July 3
• Parents or grandparents (outside Quebec): 24 months, unchanged
• Parents or grandparents (Quebec): 48 months, no change

Economic Immigration Processing Times

Based on the program, these timings are updated both weekly and monthly.

Express Entry

• Canadian Experience Class: 5 months, no change
• Federal Skilled Worker Program: 5 months, no change
• Federal Skilled Trades Program: no updates since March 1, 2023

Provincial Nominee Program

• Via Express Entry: 6 months, no change
• Non-Express Entry PNP: 11 months, unchanged
• Quebec Skilled Workers: 9 months, no change
• Quebec Business Class: 46 months, unchanged
• Federal Self-employed: 47 months, reduced by 3 months
• Atlantic immigration program: 7 months, no change
• Startup Visa: 38 months, reduced by 1 month

Temporary Residency Processing Times

The processing period for applications for temporary residency is updated once a month. The timeframes do not include biometric processing periods; instead, they show how long it took the IRCC to process most applications.

Visitor Visa outside Canada (varies by country)

• India: 58 days, increase of 7 days since July 24
• Nigeria: 179 days, reduced by 5 days since July 24
• United States: 33 days, an increase of 4 days since July 24
• Pakistan: 46 days, reduced by 1 day since July 24
• Philippines: 27 days, no change since July 24

Visitor Visa inside Canada

• Online: 24 days, reduced by 1 day since July 24
• Visitor visa extension (online): 48 days

Parents or Grandparents’ Super Visa (varies by country)

• India: 66 days, increased by 7 days since July 24
• Nigeria: 110 days, increased by 31 days since July 24
• United States: 299 days, increased by 62 days since July 24
• Pakistan: 146 days, increased by 5 days since July 24
• Philippines: 111 days, increased by 5 days since July 24

Study Permit outside Canada (varies by country)

• India: 5 weeks, increased by 1 week since July 24
• Nigeria: 6 weeks, increased by 1 week since July 24
• United States: 12 weeks, increased by 3 weeks since July 24
• Pakistan: 8 weeks, reduced by 1 week since July 24
• Philippines: 7 weeks, reduced by 1 week since July 24

Study Permits Inside Canada

• Study Permits inside Canada: 11 weeks increased by 1 week since July 24
• Study permit extension: 64 days, increased by 6 days since July 24

Work Permit outside Canada (varies by country)

• India: 19 weeks, unchanged since July 24
• Nigeria: 14 weeks, unchanged since July 24
• United States: 16 weeks, reduced by 2 weeks since July 24
• Pakistan: 15 weeks, reduced by 99 weeks since July 24
• Philippines: 7 weeks, reduced by 2 weeks since July 24

Work Permit inside Canada

• Work permit inside Canada (online): 113 days, increased by 4 days since July 24th

Other Temporary Residency Categories

• International Experience Canada (current season): 6 weeks, unchanged since July 24
• Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program: 126 days, increased by 35 days since July 24
• Electronic Travel Authorization: 5 minutes

To ensure you get the most recent information on processing dates and individual case queries, check the IRCC website frequently or speak with an immigration specialist. Now that you have access to the most recent IRCC processing times for August, you can monitor the advancement of your application more effectively.

You can handle the immigration process more confidently and prevent delays by being educated. Consult an immigration specialist or visit the official IRCC website for the most up-to-date, customized information.