Recent updates from Canada’s immigration department reveal changes in processing times for various temporary residence applications as of July 28, with notable increases in wait times. Specifically, study and work permit processing times have extended by one week for applicants from Pakistan and Nigeria.
The latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) also show slight increases in visitor visa and super visa processing times.
This article analyzes the adjustments in processing-time estimates for newly submitted temporary residence applications between July 22 and July 28. The next update on temporary residence processing times is expected around August 5, 2026.
Work Permits
Processing times for work permits have decreased for applications from within Canada and the Philippines but increased by one week for submissions from Pakistan and Nigeria.
| Applying from: | Current (July 28) | Previous (July 22) |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 120 days | 122 days |
| India | 9 weeks | 9 weeks |
| Pakistan | 11 weeks | 10 weeks |
| Nigeria | 7 weeks | 6 weeks |
| United States | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Philippines | 6 weeks | 7 weeks |
Service standard:
- In-Canada submissions (initial and extensions): 120 days
- Outside Canada submissions: 60 days
Study Permits
Following a period of stable study permit processing times, there has been a one-week increase for applicants from Pakistan and Nigeria, deviating from the previous trend.
| Applying from: | Current (July 28) |
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