Canada’s immigration department has recently updated the processing times for various immigration applications, including permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship. In this article, we will explore the changes in processing times since September 10, 2025.
Notable shifts in processing times are particularly noticeable in spousal sponsorship applications for individuals residing in Canada and intending to settle in Quebec, as well as in-Canada dependent child sponsorship applications.
Permanent Residence Applications
Express Entry
| Application Type | Current Processing Time | Processing Times as of September 10, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Experience Class | 6 months | 5 months |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | 5 months | 6 months |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | N/A | N/A |
The service standard for all Express Entry programs is six months.
Provincial Nominee Program
| Application Type | Current Processing Time | Processing Time as of September 10, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Through Express Entry (enhanced) | 7 months | 8 months |
| *Non-Express Entry (base) | 19 months | 19 months |
*Processing times for base streams may vary depending on the submission date of the immigration application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
The service standard for enhanced PNP applications is six months, while base PNP applications have a service standard of 11 months.
Quebec Immigration
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