Canada’s immigration department recently announced updated processing times for temporary residence applications, showcasing remarkable improvements, especially for work permit applicants.
Notable improvements include record low processing times for in-Canada work permits in 2026, with a significant decrease for Nigeria applicants. Super visas also saw a reduction in processing times for Indian applicants, while study permits showed a one-week improvement for submissions from India and Nigeria.
Work Permits
Wait times for work permit applications from Canada and Nigeria have decreased, with Nigeria experiencing the largest drop of seven weeks. This marks the shortest wait time for work permit applicants from within Canada in 2026.
| Applying from: | Current (June 24) | Previous (June 17) |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 144 days | 171 days |
| India | 9 weeks | 9 weeks |
| Pakistan | 5 weeks | 5 weeks |
| Nigeria | 9 weeks | 16 weeks |
| United States | 4 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Philippines | 8 weeks | 8 weeks |
Service standard:
- In-Canada submissions (initial and extensions): 120 days
- Outside Canada submissions: 60 days
Study Permits
India and Nigeria saw a one-week reduction in study permit processing times after weeks of no change.