Recently, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released the latest processing times for various temporary residence applications, showing positive trends for work permit applicants.
Work permit processing times have notably decreased for in-Canada applicants and individuals from Nigeria, reaching their lowest levels this year. Additionally, wait times for super visa submissions from India have significantly improved.
However, there have been increases in wait times for study permits and super visas for certain countries. Study permit processing times have increased by one week for applicants from within Canada and India.
Work Permits
Work permit processing times have improved for applicants in Canada and Nigeria, with reductions of 15 days and one week, respectively.
| Applying from: | Current (July 2) | Previous (June 24) |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 129 days | 144 days |
| India | 9 weeks | 9 weeks |
| Pakistan | 5 weeks | 5 weeks |
| Nigeria | 8 weeks | 9 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
Study permit processing times have increased by one week for applicants from Canada and India.
| Applying from: | Current (July 2) | Previous (June 24) |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 7 weeks | 6 weeks |