Recent updates from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveal significant changes in processing times for various temporary resident applications.
Notably, Canada-based study permit applications saw a reduction of two weeks, while US-based super visa submissions decreased by 12 days.
Conversely, Pakistan-based study permit applications experienced a two-week increase in processing time.
This article highlights the shifts in processing times for temporary residence applications between April 29 and May 6.
Changes in Work Permits
Work permit processing times have decreased by one week for Nigerian and US applicants, with a one-week increase for Philippines-based applications.
| Applying from: | Current processing time | Processing times as of April 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 212 days | 217 days |
| India | 9 weeks | 9 weeks |
| Pakistan | 8 weeks | 8 weeks |
| Nigeria | 6 weeks | 7 weeks |
| United States | 5 weeks | 6 weeks |
| Philippines | 8 weeks | 7 weeks |
Service standard:
- In-Canada submissions (initial and extensions): 120 days
- Outside Canada submissions: 60 days
- International Experience Canada: 56 days
Changes in Study Permits
Canada and the US saw reductions in study permit processing times, while Pakistan and the Philippines experienced increases.