Understanding Recent Changes in Canadian Immigration Processing Times

Recent months have brought notable shifts in processing times for various Canadian immigration applications. In this article, we will delve into the alterations in processing durations for permanent residence, work permits, study permits, temporary resident visas, and citizenship applications.

We will analyze the current processing times for different application types in comparison to July 17, 2025.

Permanent Residence Applications

Express Entry

Processing times for Express Entry programs have remained relatively stable, with minimal changes observed in the processing durations for federal programs.

Application Type Current Processing Time Processing Time as of July 17, 2025
Canadian Experience Class 5 months 5 months
Federal Skilled Worker Program 7 months 6 months
Federal Skilled Trades Program N/A* N/A*

*IRCC has not provided recent processing times for FSTP applications due to insufficient data.

IRCC Service Standard: 180 days.

Express Entry remains a key pathway for skilled worker immigration to Canada.

Provincial Nominee Program

Processing times for permanent residence applications under the Provincial Nominee Program have not experienced any decreases.

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Application Type Current Processing Time Processing Time as of July 17, 2025