IRCC has updated the online processing tool to provide accurate information on processing times. This update was part of the effort to modernize the Canadian immigration system and was announced by immigration minister Sean Fraser on March 31, 2022. This article enlists latest processing times from IRCC website as of May 24, 2022.

What Updates Does the Processing Time Include

In addition to accurate processing times, this tool is supposed to provide new weekly calculations from the previous six months’ data. Moreover, it will reflect the application volume with operational challenges to help future immigrants plan their journey better.

Calculating Processing Times

IRCC calculates processing time based on its time to process previous similar applications. The processing time begins when IRCC receives the application and ends when the immigration officer has decided on the application. Moreover, the processing time may vary on how the application was submitted on paper or online.

Current Processing Times

Current immigration data reveals about 2.13 million people are awaiting processing. However, some improvements in processing time are seen with express entry applicants. Still, IRCC is struggling to process applications due the impact on Covid-19 pandemic. Below are some of the current processing times.

Processing Times for Citizenship & PR cards

Citizenship grant: 27 months
Citizenship Certificate (proof of citizenship): 17 months
Resumption of citizenship: 23 months
Renunciation of citizenship: 15 months
Search of citizenship records: 15 months
New PR card: 93 days
Renewing PR card: 63 days

Processing Time for Family Sponsorship (No change since May 11 update)

Spouse or common-law partner living outside Canada: 22 months
Spouse or common-law partner living inside Canada: 15 months
Parents or Grandparents: 33 months

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Processing time for Canadian Passport

In-Canada New Passport (Regular application submitted in person at Service Canada Centre – Passport services): 10 business days
In-Canada New Passport (Regular application submitted by mail to Service Canada Centre): 20 business days
In-Canada New Passport (Standard pick-up): 10 business days
In-Canda Urgent pick-up: By the end of the next business day
In-Canada Express pick-up: 2-9 business days
Regular passport application mailed from outside Canada: 20 business days after receiving.

Processing time for Economic Class (No change since May 11 update)

Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 9 months
Federal Skilled Worker (FSWP): 27 months
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP): 40 months
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) through express entry: 22 months
Non-Express Entry PNP: 27 months
Quebec skilled worker: 31 months
Quebec business class: 64 months
Federal Self-employed: 41 months
Atlantic Immigration Program: 15 months
Start-up Visa: 31 months

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Processing Time for Temporary Residence Application

Visitor visa outside Canada: Varies by country (India: 129 days)
Visitor visa inside Canada: 28 days online and 20 days by paper
Parents or grandparents Super Visa: Varies by country (India: 142 days)
Visitor extension: 204 days online and 214 days by paper
Study permit outside Canada: 12 weeks
Study permit inside Canada: 3 weeks
Work permit outside Canada: Varies by country (India: 41 weeks)
Study permit extension: 68 days online and 210 days by paper
Work permit inside Canada (initial application or extension): 143 days online and 151 days by paper
International Experience Canada: Current season – 5 weeks
Electronic Travel Authorization: 5 minutes

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Source: IRCC official website