Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently published updated data on estimated processing times for various temporary residence applications as of July 22.
The latest figures from the immigration department indicate moderate changes across multiple categories, with notable shifts in work permit processing times.
The most significant alterations in processing times include:
- Work permits: Increased processing time by three weeks for Pakistan and one week for the Philippines.
- Visitor visas: Decreased processing time by five days for In-Canada submissions.
- Super visas: Decreased processing time by five days for the Philippines.
No changes were reported in study permit processing times for the featured countries.
This article analyzes the changes in processing times for newly submitted temporary residence applications between July 15 and July 22.
The next update on Canada’s temporary residence processing times is anticipated around July 29, 2026.
Work Permits
Processing times for work permit applications submitted from within Canada are showing improvement, while wait times for Pakistan and the Philippines have increased.
| Applying from: | Current (July 22) | Previous (July 15) |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 122 days | 124 days |
| India | 9 weeks | 9 weeks |
| Pakistan | 10 weeks | 7 weeks |
| Nigeria | 6 weeks | 6 weeks |
| United States | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Philippines | 7 weeks | 6 weeks |
Service standards:
- In-Canada submissions (initial and extensions): 120 days
- Outside Canada submissions: 60 days
Study Permits
Study permit processing times for the listed countries have remained stable over the past four weeks, with no significant changes.