Recently, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) unveiled the most recent estimates for processing times of newly-submitted applications, showcasing significant improvements in wait times for various application types. Notably, applicants from India and Pakistan witnessed faster processing, while those from Nigeria and the U.S. experienced delays.
Work Permits
Individuals applying from Canada and Pakistan are now experiencing shorter wait times for work permits, particularly with Pakistan seeing a two-week reduction. Conversely, Nigeria encountered a six-week delay in processing.
| Applying from: | Current (May 20) | Previous (May 6) |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Canada | 206 days | 212 days |
| India | 9 weeks | 9 weeks |
| Pakistan | 6 weeks | 8 weeks |
| Nigeria | 12 weeks | 6 weeks |
| United States | 5 weeks | 5 weeks |
| Philippines | 8 weeks | 8 weeks |
Service standard:
- In-Canada submissions (initial and extensions): 120 days
- Outside Canada submissions: 60 days
Study Permits
While processing times for study permit applications from Nigeria increased slightly, applicants from Pakistan benefited from a significant one-month reduction in processing time.
| Applying from: | Current (May 20) | Previous (May 6) |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Canada | 6 weeks | 6 weeks |
| India | 4 weeks | 4 weeks |