Latest IRCC Processing Times as of September 2024
The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated processing times for various immigration applications as of September 17 and 4. Staying informed about these changes is essential for applicants to effectively plan and manage their immigration journeys.
Monitoring the latest processing times can help applicants set realistic expectations and prepare accordingly. These updates reflect IRCC’s ongoing efforts to streamline the immigration process.
Table of Contents
- Overview of Processing Time Updates
- Processing Times for PR Cards and Citizenship
- Family Sponsorship Processing Times (Updated Monthly)
- Economic Immigration Processing Times
- Temporary Residency Processing Times (Updated Weekly)
Overview of Processing Time Updates
Since May 2024, IRCC has provided monthly updates on average processing times for citizenship applications, family sponsorship, and economic immigration. Processing times for business immigration, temporary residency applications, and permanent resident (PR) cards are updated weekly. These timelines help applicants understand how long it may take to receive decisions on their applications.
Processing Times for PR Cards and Citizenship
Citizenship (Updated Monthly):
- Citizenship Grant: 7 months (unchanged since July 31, reduced by 1 month since June 3)
- Citizenship Certificate: 3 months (unchanged 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)
- PR Card Renewals: 71 days (reduced by 1 day since September 4)
Family Sponsorship Processing Times (Updated Monthly)
Processing times vary and are influenced by application volumes and processing resources. As of July 2024:
- Spouse or Common-law Partner:
- Outside Canada (excluding Quebec): 10 months
- Outside Canada (Quebec): 35 months (increased by 3 months)
- Inside Canada (excluding Quebec): 13 months (increased by 2 months)
- Inside Canada (Quebec): 27 months (increased by 3 months)
- Parents or Grandparents:
- Outside Quebec: 24 months
- Quebec: 48 months
Economic Immigration Processing Times
Economic immigration processing times vary:
- Express Entry:
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 5 months
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): 5 months
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry: 6 months
- Non-Express Entry:
- Non-Express Entry PNP: 12 months (increased by 1 month)
- Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW): 9 months
- Federal Self-Employed: 48 months (increased by 1 month)
Temporary Residency Processing Times (Updated Weekly)
Temporary residency processing times are updated weekly:
- Visitor Visa (Outside Canada):
- India: 94 days
- Nigeria: 173 days
- United States: 34 days
- Pakistan: 29 days
- Philippines: 22 days
- Study Permit (Outside Canada):
- India: 6 weeks
- Nigeria: 9 weeks
- United States: 12 weeks
- Work Permit (Outside Canada):
- India: 27 weeks
- Nigeria: 15 weeks
- United States: 15 weeks
For more details on specific processing times and updates, regularly check the IRCC website or consult an immigration professional. These updates demonstrate IRCC’s commitment to transparency and timely information, enabling applicants to make informed decisions throughout their immigration journey.
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