The most recent data on processing times for temporary residence applications has been released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), showing no significant changes in wait times.

Notable improvements in wait times include:

• Super visas: A five-week decrease for submissions from the Philippines and a three-week decrease for US-based submissions;
• Study permits: A four-week decline for applications from Pakistan;
• Visitor visas: A three-week drop for submissions from India; and
• Work permits: A one-week decrease for applications from Pakistan and the US.

All countries covered experienced improvements in super visa processing times, and most saw reductions in visitor visa wait times, with the exception of the Philippines.

This article will provide an overview of the latest processing times for work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and super visas as of March 24, comparing them to the data from March 11.

Processing times for permanent residence and citizenship are updated monthly, with the most recent update on March 9, indicating that the next update is expected on April 9.

Work Permits

Work permit processing times have either decreased or remained the same since March 11, with notable improvements for submissions from Pakistan and the US, resulting in a one-week decrease.