Last Updated On 11 June 2026, 8:51 AM EDT (Toronto Time)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published its latest processing time data as of June 10, 2026, and the update is headlined by two dramatic moves in opposite directions.
Citizenship certificate processing has spiked to 15 months with a queue that added over 11,600 applicants in a single cycle.
Meanwhile, the Atlantic Immigration Program plunged by 12 months, work permits inside Canada fell to 186 days, and super visa timelines hit their lowest levels of the year across nearly every country.
IRCC bases these estimates on actual applicant outcomes, reporting the window within which 80% of applicants received a decision.
Monthly categories like citizenship, permanent residency, and family sponsorship were refreshed on June 8.
Weekly categories like visitor visas, study permits, work permits, and PR cards were last updated on June 10.
Below is a full breakdown of every processing time in the June 2026 release.
Table of Contents
Citizenship Processing Times (Updated monthly)
Citizenship certificates are the clear outlier this month, surging from three months to 15 months while the queue exploded by 11,600 to approximately 82,000 people.
Citizenship grants held steady at 13 months despite the queue growing by 5,300 to about 326,400.
Renunciation of citizenship remains at seven months, and the search for citizenship records is unchanged at 17 months.
| Application Type | People Waiting (Change) | Processing Time (June 8, 2026) | Change Since May 12, 2026 | Change Since April 7, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizenship grant | ~326,400 (+5,300) | 13 months | No change | +1 month |
| Citizenship certificate* | ~82,000 (+11,600) | 15 months | +3 months | +2 months |
| Resumption of citizenship | Not available | Not enough data | No change | No change |
| Renunciation of citizenship | Not available | 7 months | No change | -3 months |
| Search of citizenship records | Not available | 17 months | No change | No change |
IRCC is currently sending acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) notices for citizenship applications that were submitted on or around January 8, 2026.
* Applicants residing outside Canada or the United States may face longer processing windows.
Permanent Resident Card Processing Times (Updated weekly)
New PR cards are now being issued within 40 days, 11 days faster than March 31 and 22 days below the January 21 baseline.
PR card renewals ticked up by one day to 30 days but remain one day below the January 21 figure.
| Application Type | Processing Time (June 10, 2026) | Change Since Last Week | Change Since March 31 | Change Since January 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New PR card | 40 days | No change | -11 days | -22 days |
| PR card renewal | 30 days | +1 day | +3 days | -1 day |
Family Sponsorship Processing Times (Updated monthly)
Note: The IRCC did not update the people waiting figures for family sponsorship this month. The queue numbers shown below are carried forward from the most recent available data.
All four spousal sponsorship streams increased by one month in June, with non-Quebec inside Canada rising to 26 months and Quebec inside Canada reaching 32 months.
Parents and grandparents sponsorship outside Quebec improved by one month to 32 months, while the Quebec stream reversed course, adding one month to reach 67 months.
| Category | People Waiting (Change) | Processing Time (June 8, 2026) | Change Since May 12, 2026 | Change Since April 7, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse/common-law outside Canada (non-Quebec) | ~51,300 (No change) | 16 months | No change | +1 month |
| Spouse/common law outside Canada (Quebec) | ~18,600 (No change) | 33 months | +1 month | +1 month, but -2 months since March 2026 |
| Spouse/common-law inside Canada (non-Quebec) | ~55,200 (No change) | 26 months | +1 month | +2 months |
| Spouse/common law inside Canada (Quebec) | ~13,100 (No change) | 32 months | +1 month | +1 month |
| Parents/grandparents (non-Quebec) | ~43,500 (No change) | 32 months | -1 month | -2 months |
| Parents/grandparents (Quebec) | ~11,000 (No change) | 67 months | +1 month | No change |
Humanitarian and Compassionate And Protected Persons (Updated monthly)
H&C applications remain frozen beyond 10 years on both sides of the Quebec divide.
Protected persons outside Quebec hold at about 15 months, while the Quebec stream added two months to reach about 119 months.
Dependents of protected persons outside Quebec rose by three months to about 35 months, the sharpest increase in this section.
| Category | People Waiting (Change) | Processing Time (June 8, 2026) | Change Since May 12, 2026 | Change Since April 7, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H&C outside Quebec | ~53,000 (No change) | More than 10 years | No change | No change |
| H&C in Quebec | ~19,100 (No change) | More than 10 years | No change | No change |
| Protected persons inside Canada (outside Quebec) | ~104,100 (-200) | About 15 months | No change | -1 month |
| Protected persons inside Canada (in Quebec) | ~39,000 (-100) | About 119 months | +2 months | +5 months |
| Dependents of protected persons (outside Quebec) | ~59,300 (+100) | About 35 months | +3 months | +3 months |
| Dependents of protected persons (in Quebec) | ~21,500 (No change) | More than 10 years | No change | No change |
Canadian Passport Processing Times
Passport services remain completely unchanged and continue to be the most reliable segment of IRCC’s operation.
| Application Type | Current Processing Time | Change |
|---|---|---|
| New passport (in person, Canada) | 10 business days | No change |
| New passport (mail, Canada) | 20 business days | No change |
| Urgent pickup | Next business day | No change |
| Express pickup | 2–9 business days | No change |
| Passport mailed from outside Canada | 20 business days | No change |
Permanent Residency Processing Times (Updated monthly)
Note: The IRCC did not update the people-waiting figures for economic class categories this month. The queue numbers shown below are carried forward from the most recent available data.
The Atlantic Immigration Program delivered the single largest drop in any permanent residency category this cycle, plunging 12 months to 26 months.
Both PNP Express Entry and non-Express Entry PNPs improved by one month, reaching six months and 13 months, respectively.
Quebec Business Class also improved by two months to 76 months.
The CEC holds flat at seven months, while the FSWP is unchanged from May at seven months but still one month above its April level.
| Category | People Waiting (Change) | Processing Time (June 8, 2026) | Change Since May 12, 2026 | Change Since April 7, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | ~60,900 (No change) | 7 months | No change | No change |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) | ~52,000 (No change) | 7 months | No change | +1 month |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) | Not available | Not enough data | No change | No change |
| PNP (Express Entry) | ~14,000 (No change) | 6 months | -1 month | No change |
| Non-Express Entry PNP | ~110,200 (No change) | 13 months | -1 month | No change |
| Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW) | ~24,800 (No change) | 11 months | No change | No change |
| Quebec Business Class | ~3,700 (No change) | 76 months | -2 months | -2 months |
| Federal Self-Employed | ~8,100 (No change) | More than 10 years | No change | No change |
| Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) | ~12,900 (No change) | 26 months | -12 months | -5 months |
| Start Up Visa | ~46,600 (No change) | More than 10 years | No change | No change |
Temporary Visa Processing Times (Updated weekly)
Visitor Visas From Outside Canada
Indian visitor visas continue their downward trajectory at 26 days, now 56 days below the January 28 baseline.
United States processing moved in the opposite direction, adding six days in a single week to reach 32 days, now seven days above late January.
Pakistan improved by one day to 46 days, sitting 10 days below the January figure.
| Country | Processing Time (June 10, 2026) | Change Since Last Week | Change Since January 28, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 26 days | -2 days | -56 days |
| United States | 32 days | +6 days | +7 days |
| Nigeria | 51 days | +3 days | +11 days |
| Pakistan | 46 days | -1 day | -10 days |
| Philippines | 19 days | -1 day | +3 days |
Visitor Visa From Inside Canada
Visitor visa applications filed from inside Canada now take 11 days with no change from the prior week, three days below December 31, 2025.
Visitor Record Extension
Visitor record extensions continue their ascent, reaching 308 days, two days above last week and 147 days higher than January 28, 2026.
Super Visa Processing Times
Super visa timelines delivered the strongest improvement of any temporary category in June.
Indian processing fell to 109 days, 105 days below January 28.
United States super visas dropped to 96 days, 91 days below late January.
The Philippines reached just 34 days, 75 days below the January baseline.
| Country | Processing Time (June 10, 2026) | Change Since Last Week | Change Since January 28, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 109 days | -3 days | -105 days |
| United States | 96 days | No change | -91 days |
| Nigeria | 34 days | -1 day | -4 days |
| Pakistan | 73 days | +3 days | -51 days |
| Philippines | 34 days | +1 day | -75 days |
Study Permit Processing Times
Study permit timelines are broadly stable across most countries this week.
Pakistan improved by one week to six weeks, though it remains two weeks above the January baseline.
The Philippines dropped to four weeks, one week below late January.
| Country | Processing Time (June 10, 2026) | Change Since Last Week | Change Since January 28, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5 weeks | No change | +1 week |
| United States | 5 weeks | No change | -3 weeks |
| Nigeria | 6 weeks | No change | +1 week |
| Pakistan | 6 weeks | -1 week | +2 weeks |
| Philippines | 4 weeks | No change | -1 week |
Study Permit From Inside Canada: Inland study permit applications take 6 weeks with no change from the prior week.
Study Permit Extension: Study permit extensions now take 58 days, two days higher than last week, five days less than the May 20 update, and 46 days less than January 28, 2026.
Work Permit Processing Times
Pakistani work permits are the standout story in this category, sitting at just six weeks, 14 weeks below the January 28 baseline.
American processing holds at four weeks, six weeks less than late January.
Nigerian work permits moved sharply in the wrong direction, adding one week to reach 17 weeks, eight weeks above the January figure.
| Country | Processing Time (June 10, 2026) | Change Since Last Week | Change Since January 28, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 9 weeks | No change | +1 week |
| United States | 4 weeks | No change | -6 weeks |
| Nigeria | 17 weeks | +1 week | +8 weeks |
| Pakistan | 6 weeks | No change | -14 weeks |
| Philippines | 8 weeks | No change | +2 weeks |
Work Permit From Inside Canada (Initial and Extension): Inland work permits, including extensions, have dropped to 186 days, nine days lower than last week, 20 days fewer than the May 20 update, 66 days below March 31, and 54 days below January 28, 2026.
The sustained decline in this category continues to be one of the most significant positive trends in the 2026 processing data.
Other Work Permit Categories
The Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program sits at 10 days, two days higher than last week and one day higher than the May 20 update but still two days faster than December 31.
International Experience Canada (IEC) work permits sit at five weeks, unchanged from the prior weekly update but two weeks above March 31 and one week below December 31, 2025.
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) approvals continue to arrive within roughly five minutes for most travellers, with up to 72 hours required for applicants flagged for additional screening.
The June 2026 IRCC processing times reveal a system making substantial progress in several long-troubled categories.
Inland work permits continue their sustained decline at 186 days, the Atlantic Immigration Program shed 12 months in a single update, super visas are at their lowest levels of the year, and both PNP streams improved.
At the same time, citizenship certificate processing spiked sharply, spousal sponsorship streams are creeping upward across the board, Nigerian work permits are climbing, and visitor record extensions remain deep in problematic territory.
Applicants should file early, submit complete documentation, and check their IRCC portals regularly to stay ahead of any requests that could extend their wait.
For the latest developments on Canadian immigration news, evolving policy landscapes, and IRCC processing times, save this page and return regularly as new weekly and monthly data drops throughout 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why did IRCC not update the people waiting figures for family sponsorship and economic class in June 2026?
IRCC occasionally skips queue size updates for certain categories during a reporting cycle without providing a public explanation. This can happen due to internal data reconciliation, system maintenance, or methodological adjustments in how pending applications are counted. When this occurs, the most recent available queue figures are carried forward from the prior month. Processing time estimates are still updated normally, so applicants can continue to rely on those figures for planning purposes even when the queue data is not refreshed.
How does IRCC decide which applications to process first within a category?
IRCC generally processes applications in the order they are received, but several factors can affect individual timelines. Applications that are complete upon submission and do not trigger additional security screening tend to move through the system more quickly. Files that require further documentation, enhanced background checks, or medical follow-ups may be set aside temporarily while simpler cases advance. IRCC may also allocate additional officers to specific categories during targeted backlog reduction efforts, which can cause processing speeds to vary across streams independently.
Is it possible to transfer my immigration application from one IRCC processing office to another?
Applicants cannot directly request a transfer between IRCC processing offices. IRCC assigns applications to specific offices based on the type of application, the applicant’s country of residence, and internal workload distribution. If you believe your application has been unreasonably delayed, you can submit a case inquiry through the IRCC web form after the published processing time has elapsed. In rare cases involving humanitarian urgency, IRCC may prioritize a file, but office transfers are handled internally and are not available upon request.
Do IRCC processing times include the time it takes to mail a decision letter?
The processing times published by IRCC measure the period from when an application is received to when a final decision is made. They do not include mailing time for physical decision letters, passport stamps, or confirmation of permanent residence documents. Depending on your location and the delivery method, receiving physical documents after a decision can take an additional one to four weeks within Canada and longer for international mail. Applicants who track their status online will typically see the decision reflected in their IRCC portal before any physical correspondence arrives.
Can changes to Canadian immigration policy mid-processing affect my pending application?
It depends on the nature of the policy change. In most cases, applications are assessed under the rules that were in effect at the time of submission. However, certain legislative changes can apply retroactively to pending applications, particularly those related to admissibility, security screening, or program eligibility criteria. If a policy change affects your category, IRCC will typically notify affected applicants through their online portal or by mail. Consulting a regulated immigration professional when major policy shifts are announced can help you understand whether your pending file may be impacted.
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