September 16th, 2024 at 09:25 am

Latest IRCC Processing Times for September 2024: Canada TR & PR, Work & Study Permit & More

We must remain current on the most recent processing times for different types of immigration applications as September 2024 approaches. The current timetables can help you plan and control your expectations, whether you’re applying for a work permit, study permit, permanent residency, or temporary resident visa.

We’ll give you up-to-date information on Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) processing timelines in this blog, so you know exactly what to expect when you submit your application.

Introduction

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has modified the processing times for different immigration applications as of September 4, 2024. Anyone navigating the Canadian immigration system must keep up to current on these improvements. Applicants can set reasonable expectations and efficiently organize their immigration journey by knowing the current processing times.

This thorough summary will highlight significant developments and trends while offering insights into the most recent processing periods for work permits, study permits, permanent residency, and temporary residency.

Permanent Residency and Citizenship

As of September 2024, the IRCC has significantly improved permanent residency cards. Approximately 25 days are needed to issue new PR cards, a considerable decrease from the 42 days seen in July. The processing time for people renewing their PR cards is still 72 days, which is a reasonable amount of time given past delays.

Following recent revisions, the processing period for citizenship grants in Canada stays at seven months. The processing period for obtaining a certificate proving your Canadian citizenship is approximately three months, and it hasn’t altered since June. But if you’re giving up your Canadian citizenship, be prepared for a longer processing period—roughly 16 months—compared to July’s 13 months. This extended period emphasizes the necessity of meticulous preparation while thinking about renunciation.

Furthermore, processing times for looking up citizenship records have somewhat decreased from 13 months to 11 months.

Family Sponsorship

Depending on the particular category, family sponsorship—a crucial part of Canada’s immigration policy—has different processing times. The current processing period for sponsoring a spouse or common-law partner from outside Canada (except from Quebec) is ten months. However, in Quebec, it can take up to 35 months, which is an increase of 3 months since the beginning of July.

The processing period for sponsoring a spouse or partner within Canada (excluding Quebec) is around 13 months, which is two months longer than in prior editions. This is now 27 months in Quebec, an increase of 3 months from earlier in the year. The period for sponsoring parents or grandparents outside of Quebec is still 24 months, but it is 48 months within the province.

Economic Immigration

Express Entry is one of the most popular economic immigration categories among candidates. Both the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class maintain a 5-month processing period for applicants using Express Entry, making them some of the quickest paths to permanent residence.

The processing period for the Provincial Nominee Program through Express Entry is six months. On the other hand, the processing time for PNP applications that are not Express Entry has gone up by 1 month since July to 12 months. While the Quebec Business Class now takes 47 months, a one-month increase, candidates for Quebec Skilled Worker status should have to wait nine months, unchanged from previous revisions.

The duration of the Federal Self-Employed Program has increased to 48 months, while the Atlantic Immigration Program is still processing applications fairly quickly at 7 months. In contrast, the Startup Visa now takes 40 months to process, which is two months longer than it did in the last update.

Temporary Residency

The processing dates for temporary residency have also been revised. The length of time it takes to process a visitor visa depends a lot on where the applicant is from. For example, candidates from India should anticipate a wait time of roughly 76 days, which is an increase of 6 days from August. The processing time in Nigeria is 172 days, however, it has been shortened by 3 days.

While applicants from Pakistan experienced a drop to 38 days, those from the US now face a longer wait of 40 days, up from prior weeks. At twenty-five days, the Philippines boasts the shortest wait time. The processing time for applications for extensions of visitor visas is 109 days, which is a 6-day reduction from late August.

For overseas students, study permits are essential, and the length of the application process varies by nation. Nigeria’s processing period has grown to eight weeks, while India’s is still at five weeks. US candidates now have to wait 12 weeks—a 3-week increase—while those in the Philippines just have to wait 7 weeks. Study visa applications filed inside Canada now take roughly 12 weeks, up 1 week since early August. Study permit extensions are currently requiring 89 days, an increase of 6 days.

Similar importance and varying processing times apply to work permits. The waiting period has increased by 4 weeks to 26 weeks for candidates from India. While the US wait time has increased by one week to sixteen weeks, Nigeria’s processing time has fallen to fourteen weeks. Pakistan now only takes nine weeks, but the Philippines still takes ten.

Online applications for work permits are processed within Canada in approximately 119 days, a slight increase of two days. While the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) has witnessed a major rise to 172 days, the International Experience Canada (IEC) program retains a processing duration of 5 weeks.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, the most recent IRCC processing timeframes are indicative of continuous enhancements and modifications to Canada’s immigration framework. By keeping yourself informed and making appropriate plans, you can more skillfully manage these timescales.

Keep a watch out for official IRCC announcements for more specific information and updates, and seek advice from immigration experts as necessary. For anyone navigating the Canadian immigration system, it is imperative to stay up to date with the most recent processing times from the IRCC.

You can better prepare for the subsequent steps in your application process by being aware of these timelines. Keep an eye on our frequent immigration updates for more information and current developments. Do not hesitate to contact an immigration expert or attorney if you have any special issues or require individualized help.