Latest IRCC Processing Times As Of September 2024

Last Updated On 26 September 2024, 9:03 AM EDT (Toronto Time)

The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently revised their processing times for various immigration applications on September 24 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: 70 days (Reduced by 2 days since September 4 and by 5 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: 102 days (Increased by 8 days since September 17 and 39 days since August 20)
• Nigeria: 174 days (Increased by 1 day since September 17, but reduced by 1 day since August 20)
• United States: 34 days (Unchanged since September 17, but reduced by 2 days since August 20)
• Pakistan: 27 days (Reduced by 2 days since September 17 and by 20 days since August 20)
• Philippines: 22 days (Unchanged since September 17 and by 3 days since September 4)

Visitor Visa Inside Canada (TRV):

• Online: 27 days (Increased by 1 day since September 17 and by 2 days since August 20)

Visitor Visa Extension:

• Online: 111 days (Increased by 2 days since September 17, but reduced by 4 days since August 27)

Parents or Grandparents Super Visa (Varies by Country):

• India: 87 days (Increased by 4 days since September 17 and by 19 days since August 20)
• Nigeria: 60 days (Reduced by 4 days since September 17)
• United States: 210 days (Reduced by 33 days since September 17 and by 72 days since August 27)
• Pakistan: 146 days (Reduced by 3 days since September 17, but increased by 2 days since September 4)
• Philippines: 111 days (Unchanged since September 17, but reduced by 4 days since August 20)

Study Permit Outside Canada (Varies by Country) (unchanged this week):

• India: 6 weeks (Increased by 1 week since September 11 and by 2 weeks since July 24)
• Nigeria: 9 weeks (Increased by 1 week since September 11 and by 3 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 (No change since September 11, but 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: 16 weeks (Increased by 2 weeks since September 17 and by 5 weeks since August 14, and by 7 weeks since July 24)
• Study Permit Extension: 107 days (Increased by 5 days since September 17 and by 37 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: 14 weeks (Reduced by 1 week since September 17 and by 3 weeks since August 27)
• Pakistan: 17 weeks (Increased by 1 week since September 17 and by 7 weeks since August 27)
• Philippines: 13 weeks (Increased by 2 weeks since September 17 and by 6 weeks since August 14)

Work Permit Inside Canada:

• Online: 128 days (Increased by 3 days since September 17 and 11 days since August 20)

Other Temporary Residency Categories:

• International Experience Canada (Current Season): 4 weeks (reduced by 1 week since September 17 and by 2 weekß since August 20)
• Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP): 280 days (Increased by 9 days since September 17 and by 158 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)

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.

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