Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently updated the processing times for various applications, including study permits, work permits, visitor visas, permanent residence, and citizenship. These updates are based on data published on September 10, 2025, and compared with figures from July 23, 2025.
Latest IRCC Processing Times: Temporary Residence
Study Permit
Applicants who plan to study in Canada should note that processing times vary depending on the country of application:
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Inside Canada: 6 weeks (down from 12 weeks)
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India: 4 weeks (up from 3 weeks)
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United States: 10 weeks (up from 7 weeks)
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Pakistan: 9 weeks (down from 11 weeks)
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Nigeria: 8 weeks (up from 5 weeks)
Service standard: 4 months inside Canada, 2 months outside Canada.
Work Permit
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Inside Canada: 190 days (up from 182 days)
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India: 8 weeks (up from 7 weeks)
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United States: 3 weeks (down from 4 weeks)
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Pakistan: 12 weeks (up from 5 weeks)
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Nigeria: 22 weeks (up from 12 weeks)
Visitor Visa
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Inside Canada: 13 days (down from 25 days)
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India: 63 days (up from 28 days)
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United States: 24 days (up from 21 days)
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Pakistan: 48 days (up from 36 days)
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Nigeria: 31 days (down from 56 days)
Super Visa
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India: 139 days (no change)
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United States: 89 days (up from 87 days)
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Pakistan: 112 days (down from 126 days)
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Nigeria: 55 days (down from 57 days)
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Philippines: 71 days (down from 74 days)
Economic Immigration
Express Entry
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Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 5 months
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Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): 6 months
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Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP): N/A
Service standard: 6 months.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
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Enhanced (via Express Entry): 8 months
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Base stream: 19 months
Quebec Immigration
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Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ): 11 months (up from 9 months)
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
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13 months (up from 12 months)
Family Sponsorship
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Spouse or common-law partner in Canada (outside Quebec): 23 months
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Spouse or common-law partner in Canada (in Quebec): 53 months
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Spouse or common-law partner outside Canada (outside Quebec): 15 months
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Spouse or common-law partner outside Canada (in Quebec): 41 months
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Parents and grandparents: 26 to 48 months depending on place of residence
Dependent Child
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Inside Canada: 29 months (no defined service standard).
Canadian Citizenship
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Citizenship grant: 11 months
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Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship): 5 months
Understanding Processing Times and Service Standards
Processing times indicate how long it would take for a new application submitted today to be finalised. These figures are based on both historical data and the IRCC’s current application inventory.
In contrast, service standards represent IRCC’s commitment to finalise 80% of applications under normal circumstances. However, due to case complexity, some applications may take longer than the stated standard.
Conclusion
According to IRCC’s latest updates, some applications are now being processed faster (such as visitor visas within Canada), while others—especially family sponsorship and certain work permits—are taking longer.
For this reason, it is crucial for individuals who wish to Immigrate to Canada to stay informed of the latest updates and plan their application timelines accordingly.