Recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals extended wait times for temporary residence applicants across various categories. The latest processing figures indicate notable delays in:
- Work permits: Increased wait times for applicants from Canada, Pakistan, and the Philippines.
- Study permits: Longer processing times for applicants from India, Pakistan, and the Philippines.
- Super visas: Nearly two-week delays for applicants from the Philippines.
The most significant reductions were observed in study permit processing times for Canada and the U.S., both showing a one-week improvement. This article compares IRCC’s Oct. 14 estimates with the previous week’s data, shedding light on the evolving processing timelines. The immigration department is slated to release its next update around Oct. 21.
Work Permits
Work permit processing times worsened by one week for candidates from Canada, Pakistan, and the Philippines. Meanwhile, processing estimates for other regions remained unchanged.
| Applying from: | Current (Oct. 14) | Previous (Oct. 7) |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 15 weeks | 14 weeks |
| India | 11 weeks | 11 weeks |
| Pakistan | 9 weeks | 8 weeks |
| Nigeria | 10 weeks | 10 weeks |
| United States | 6 weeks | 6 weeks |
| Philippines | 8 weeks | 7 weeks |
Service Standard:
- In-Canada submissions (initial and extensions): 120 days.
- Outside-Canada submissions: 60 days.
Study Permits
While study permit processing times improved for Canada and the U.S., applicants from India, Pakistan, and the Philippines experienced one-week delays. Pakistan, in particular, saw its longest wait time in over four months.