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Canada Immigration: IRCC Updates Processing Times as of May 20, 2025
Canada Immigration: IRCC Updates Processing Times as of May 20, 2025
Ottawa, May 20, 2025 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest update on processing times across various immigration categories, providing critical guidance for applicants navigating Canada's immigration system.
Canada Immigration: IRCC Updates Processing Times as of May 20, 2025
These updates cover processing durations for temporary visas,permanent residence, citizenship, and passports, helping individuals make informed decisions and better plan their application journey.
Enhanced Accuracy in Timelines:
Note:These timelines are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances such as application complexity,completeness, and required security or background checks.
Key Processing Time Highlights (As of May 20, 2025)
Citizenship Applications
Grant of Citizenship:10 months
Citizenship Certificate:4 months
Renunciation:7 months
Search of Citizenship Records:15 months
Resumption of Citizenship:No estimate available
Permanent Resident(PR) Card.
New PR Card: 47 days
PR Card Renewal:12 days
Family Sponsorship
Spouse/Partner (Outside Canada,Non-Quebec):10 months
Spouse/Partner (Inside Canada,Non-Quebec):29 months
Spouse/Partner (Outside Canada,Quebec):36 months
Spouse/Partner (Inside Canada,Quebec):36 months
Parents/Grandparents (Non-Quebec):36 months
Parents/Grandparents (Quebec):48 months
Canadian Passport Processing
In-Person (Standard): 10 business days
Mailed from Abroad: 20 business days
Urgent Pick-Up: By next business day
Express Pick-Up: 2–9 business days
Economic Immigration (PR)
Atlantic Immigration Program: 11 months
Canadian Experience Class (Express Entry): 5 months
Provincial Nominees (Express Entry): 5 months
Provincial Nominees (Non-Express Entry): 20 months
Federal Skilled Workers (Express Entry): 5 months
Self-Employed Persons (Federal): 53 months
Quebec Skilled Workers: 9 months
Start-up Visa: 40 months
Quebec Business Class: No data available
Temporary Resident Visas
Visitor Visa (Outside Canada):
India: 19 days
UAE: 33 days
USA: 19 days
Nigeria: 100 days
Pakistan: 27 days
Philippines: 29 days
Visitor Visa (Inside Canada): 23 days
Super Visa (Parents/Grandparents):
India: 82 days
UAE: 211 days
USA: 94 days
Nigeria: 61 days
Pakistan: 172 days
Philippines: 116 days
Study Permits
Outside Canada:
India: 10 weeks
UAE: 7 weeks
USA: 5 weeks
Nigeria: 5 weeks
Pakistan: 11 weeks
Philippines: 17 weeks
Inside Canada: 5 weeks
Extensions: 234 days
Work Permits
Outside Canada:
India:15 weeks
USA:9 weeks
Nigeria:12 weeks
Pakistan:6 weeks
Philippines:6 weeks
Inside Canada:238 days
Other Temporary Visas
SAWP (Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program):18 days
IEC (International Experience Canada):5 weeks
eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization):5 minutes
Stay Updated:IRCC encourages applicants to monitor official channels and ensure all application requirements are met to avoid unnecessary delays.
