September 24th, 2024 at 01:37 pm

IRCC Latest Processing Times 2024: Canada PR, Temporary, Family Visas | Canada Immigration

On September 17, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently changed how long it takes to process different types of immigration petitions. Applicants must remain updated about these developments to efficiently organize and oversee their immigration procedure.

Keeping an eye on the IRCC’s most recent processing timelines might help candidates set reasonable expectations and get ready for their upcoming voyage. The IRCC’s ongoing efforts to improve and expedite the immigration process are reflected in these developments.

An extensive summary of the most current processing periods for several immigration categories is provided here, along with implications for applicants.

Overview of Processing Time Updates

The IRCC started publishing monthly updates on the typical processing times for applications for economic immigration, family sponsorship, and citizenship in May 2024. Meanwhile, weekly updates are made to the processing times for applications for temporary residency, business immigration, and permanent resident (PR) cards.

These schedules give candidates a better idea of how long it would take to hear back regarding their applications.

Processing Times for PR Cards and Citizenship

Citizenship (Updated Monthly):

• Citizenship Grant: 7 months (No change since July 31, but reduced by 1 month since June 3)
• Citizenship Certificate (Proof of Citizenship): 3 months (No change since June 3)
• Renunciation of Citizenship: 16 months (Increased by 3 months since July 31)
• Search of Citizenship Records: 11 months (Reduced by 2 months since July 31)

PR Cards (Updated Weekly):

• New PR Card: 25 days (Reduced by 3 days since August 20 and by 17 days since July 30)
• PR Card Renewals: 71 days (Reduced by 1 day since September 4 and by 4 days since June 25)

Family Sponsorship Processing Times (Updated Monthly)

The number of applications received, the staff allocated to handle them, and the volume of anticipated future applications are some of the variables that affect the processing times for family sponsorship, which are updated regularly. The revised processing times as of July 2024 are as follows:

Spouse or Common-law Partner:

• Outside Canada (excluding Quebec): 10 months (No change)
• Outside Canada (Quebec): 35 months (Increased by 3 months since July 3)
• Inside Canada (excluding Quebec): 13 months (Increased by 2 months since July 31)
• Inside Canada (Quebec): 27 months (Increased by 3 months since July 31)

Parents or Grandparents:

• Outside Quebec: 24 months (No change)
• Quebec: 48 months (No change)

Economic Immigration Processing Times

Depending on the program, updates to the economic immigration processing times are made either weekly or monthly.

Express Entry:

• Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 5 months (No change)
• Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): 5 months (No change)
• Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP): No updates since March 1, 2023
• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry: 6 months (No change)

Non-Express Entry:

• Non-Express Entry PNP: 12 months (Increased by 1 month since July 31)
• Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW): 9 months (No change)
• Quebec Business Class: 47 months (Increased by 1 month since July 31)
• Federal Self-Employed: 48 months (Increased by 1 month since July 31)
• Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP): 7 months (No change)
• Start-Up Visa: 40 months (Increased by 2 months since July 31)

Temporary Residency Processing Times (Updated Weekly)

Weekly updates on processing timeframes for applications for temporary residency show how long it took the IRCC to complete most applications—biometric processing durations are not included.

Visitor Visa Outside Canada (Varies by Country):

• India: 94 days (Increased by 11 days since September 11 and 31 days since August 20)
• Nigeria: 173 days (Increased by 2 days since September 11, but reduced by 2 days since August 20)
• United States: 34 days (Reduced by 3 days since September 11 and by 2 days since August 20)
• Pakistan: 29 days (Reduced by 6 days since September 11 and by 18 days since August 20)
• Philippines: 22 days (Reduced by 2 days since September 11 and by 3 days since September 4)

Visitor Visa Inside Canada (TRV):

• Online: 26 days (No change in last 3 weeks, but increased by 1 day since August 20.)

Visitor Visa Extension:

• Online: 109 days (Reduced by 1 day since September 11 and by 6 days since August 27)

Parents or Grandparents Super Visa (Varies by Country):

• India: 83 days (Increased by 6 days since September 11 and by 15 days since August 20)
• Nigeria: 64 days (Reduced by 2 days since September 11, but increased by 2 days since August 27)
• United States: 243 days (Increased by 6 days since September 11 and by 39 days since August 27)
• Pakistan: 149 days (No change since September 11, but increased by 5 days since September 4 and no change since August 27.)
• Philippines: 111 days (Increased by 3 days since September 11 and by 4 days since August 20)

Study Permit Outside Canada (Varies by Country):

• India: 6 weeks (Increased by 1 week since September 11 and by 2 weeks since July 24)
• Nigeria: 9 weeks (Increased by 1 week since September 11 and by 3 weeks since August 20)
• United States: 12 weeks (No change since August 27, but overall increased by 3 weeks since July 24)
• Pakistan: 9 weeks (No change since September 11, but increased by 1 week since August 27)
• Philippines: 7 weeks (No change since August 27, but overall reduced by 1 week since July 24)

Study Permits:

• Inside Canada: 14 weeks (Increased by 1 week since September 11 and by 3 weeks since August 14, and by 4 weeks since July 24)
• Study Permit Extension: 102 days (Increased by 6 days since September 11 and by 32 days since August 20)

Work Permit Outside Canada (Varies by Country):

• India: 27 weeks (Increased by 1 week since September 4 and by 5 weeks since August 27, and by 7 weeks since August 20)
• Nigeria: 15 weeks (Increased by 1 week since September 4 and by 2 weeks since August 20)
• United States: 15 weeks (Reduced by 1 week since September 11 and by 2 weeks since August 27)
• Pakistan: 16 weeks (Increased by 8 weeks since September 11 and by 6 weeks since August 27)
• Philippines: 11 weeks (Increased by 1 week since September 11 and by 4 weeks since August 14)

Work Permit Inside Canada:

• Online: 125 days (Increased by 2 days since September 11 and 8 days since August 20)

Other Temporary Residency Categories:

• International Experience Canada (Current Season): 5 weeks (No change since August 27, but reduced by 1 week since August 20)
• Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP): 271 days (Increased by 11 days since September 11 and by 149 days since August 20)
• Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): 5 minutes

These improvements highlight IRCC’s dedication to providing immigration applicants with timely and transparent information so they may make educated decisions throughout the application process. Check the IRCC website frequently for the most recent information on processing schedules and individual case inquiries, or consult an immigration expert.