Recently, Canada’s immigration department provided new processing time estimates for various temporary residence applications, showing both improvements and slight delays. The latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) indicate overall stability in wait times.
Key changes since the previous update on May 26 include:
- Work permits: Reduced by one week for India and U.S. applications
- Study permits: Increased by one week for India-based submissions
- Super visas: Improved by 10 days for U.S. applicants
This article will analyze the alterations in temporary residence processing times between May 26 and June 3.
Work Permits
Wait times for work permits have either decreased or remained constant, with India and the U.S. experiencing a one-week reduction.
| Applying from: | Current (June 3) | Previous (May 26) |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Canada | 195 days | 201 days |
| India | 9 weeks | 10 weeks |
| Pakistan | 6 weeks | 6 weeks |
| Nigeria | 16 weeks | 16 weeks |
| United States | 4 weeks | 5 weeks |
| Philippines | 8 weeks | 8 weeks |
Service Standard:
- In-Canada submissions: 120 days
- Outside Canada submissions: 60 days
Study Permits
Processing times for study permits have mostly remained consistent across all countries, except for India, which saw a one-week increase.
| Applying from: | Current (June 3) | Previous (May 26) |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Canada | 6 weeks | 6 weeks |
| India | 5 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Pakistan | 7 weeks | 7 weeks |