Recent updates from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have revealed revised processing times for various applications, including study permits, work permits, visitor visas, permanent residence, and citizenship applications.
We will analyze the most recent processing data, as of September 10, 2025, in comparison to the statistics from July 23, 2025.
Temporary Residence Applications
Study Permits
| Applying from: | Latest Processing Time | Processing Time as of July 23, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Canada* | 6 weeks | 12 weeks |
| India | 4 weeks | 3 weeks |
| United States | 10 weeks | 7 weeks |
| Pakistan | 9 weeks | 11 weeks |
| Nigeria | 8 weeks | 5 weeks |
*Processing times mentioned are for initial study permits within Canada. Extensions are currently processed within 163 days according to the latest figures.
The service standard for study permits within Canada is four months, while for outside Canada, it is two months.
Work Permits
| Applying from: | Latest Processing Time | Processing Time as of July 23, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 190 days | 182 days |
| India | 8 weeks | 7 weeks |
| United States | 3 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Pakistan | 12 weeks | 5 weeks |
| Nigeria | 22 weeks | 12 weeks |
The service standard for work permit applications from within Canada is 120 days, both for initial applications and extensions. Applications made from outside Canada have a service standard of 60 days, except for International Experience Canada (IEC) work permits, which have a standard of 56 days.