Today, we will be showing you the amount of time it takes IRCC to process your visa in September 2024.
The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently revised their processing times for various immigration applications on September 11 and 4.
Staying informed about these updates is crucial for applicants to effectively plan and manage their immigration process.
Monitoring the latest processing times from IRCC can greatly assist applicants in setting realistic expectations and preparing for their journey ahead.
These updates reflect the IRCC’s continuous efforts to enhance and streamline the immigration process.
Below is a detailed overview of the most recent processing times across different immigration categories and what they mean for applicants.
Overview of Processing Time Updates
Starting in May 2024, IRCC began providing monthly updates on the average processing times for citizenship applications, family sponsorship, and economic immigration.
Meanwhile, processing times for business immigration, temporary residency applications, and permanent resident (PR) cards are updated weekly.
These timelines offer applicants a clearer understanding of how long it may take to receive a decision on 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)
Family sponsorship processing times are updated monthly and are influenced by factors such as the number of applications received, the workforce assigned to process them, and expected future applications.
As of July 2024, the updated processing times 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
Economic immigration processing times are updated both monthly and weekly, depending on the program.
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)
Processing times for temporary residency applications are updated weekly and reflect how long IRCC took to process the majority of applications, excluding biometric processing times.
Visitor Visa Outside Canada (Varies by Country):
- India: 83 days (Increased by 7 days since September 4 and 20 days since August 20)
- Nigeria: 171 days (Reduced by 1 day since September 4 and by 4 days since August 20)
- United States: 37 days (Reduced by 3 days since September 4, but increased by 1 day since August 20.)
- Pakistan: 35 days (Reduced by 3 days since September 4 and by 12 days since August 20)
- Philippines: 24 days (Reduced by 1 day since September 4)
Visitor Visa Inside Canada (TRV):
- Online: 26 days (No change in last 2 weeks, but increased by 1 day since August 20.)
Visitor Visa Extension:
- Online: 110 days (Increased by 1 day since September 4, but reduced by 5 days since August 27.)
Parents or Grandparents Super Visa (Varies by Country):
- India: 77 days (Increased by 6 days since September 4 and by 9 days since August 20)
- Nigeria: 66 days (Reduced by 1 day since September 4, but increased by 4 days since August 27.)
- United States: 237 days (No change since September 4, but increased by 33 days since August 27.)
- Pakistan: 149 days (Increased by 5 days since September 4 and no change since August 27.)
- Philippines: 108 days (No change since August 27, but increased by 1 day since August 20)
Study Permit Outside Canada (Varies by Country):
- India: 5 weeks (No change since August 27, but overall increased by 1 week since July 24)
- Nigeria: 8 weeks (Increased by 1 week since August 27 and by 2 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 (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: 13 weeks (Increased by 1 week since September 4 and by 2 weeks since August 14, and by 3 weeks since July 24)
- Study Permit Extension: 96 days (Increased by 7 days since September 4 and by 26 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: 16 weeks (Increased by 1 week since August 27, but overall no change since August 20.)
- Pakistan: 8 weeks (Reduced by 1 week since September 4 and by 2 weeks since August 27)
- Philippines: 10 weeks (Increased by 2 weeks since August 27 and by 3 weeks since August 14)
Work Permit Inside Canada:
- Online: 123 days (Increased by 4 days since September 4 and 6 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): 260 days (Increased by 88 days since September 4 and by 138 days since August 20)
- Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): 5 minutes
For the latest updates on processing times and specific case inquiries, it’s recommended to regularly check the IRCC website or seek advice from an immigration professional.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the current processing time for new PR cards?
As of September 11, the processing time for new PR cards is 25 days.
How long does it take to renew a PR card?
The processing time for PR card renewals is currently 71 days.
What is the processing time for citizenship grants?
The processing time for citizenship grants is 7 months.
How long does it take to process a spousal or common-law partner sponsorship application from outside Canada?
The processing time for sponsoring a spouse or common-law partner from outside Canada (excluding Quebec) is 10 months.
What is the processing time for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry?
The processing time for the CEC under Express Entry is 5 months.
How long does it take to process a visitor visa application for applicants from India?
The processing time for visitor visas from India is currently 83 days.
What is the current processing time for a study permit application from Nigeria?
The processing time for study permit applications from Nigeria is 8 weeks.
How long does it take to process a work permit application from the United States?
The processing time for work permit applications from the United States is 16 weeks.
What is the processing time for a Super Visa for parents or grandparents from India?
The processing time for a Super Visa for applicants from India is 77 days.
How often are IRCC processing times updated?
IRCC updates processing times monthly for citizenship, family sponsorship, and economic immigration applications and weekly for business immigration, all temporary residency applications, and permanent resident cards.
These updates underscore IRCC’s commitment to providing transparent and timely information to immigration applicants, enabling them to make well-informed decisions throughout their application process.
