Recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals a significant backlog of 996,700 applications as of September 30, marking the highest level since November 2024. Among all application types, study permit applications saw a notable 10% increase this year.

The department’s total application inventory reached 2,200,100, with 1,203,400 processed within service standards. The provided table details IRCC’s backlog for each month of 2025, offering a comparative view of September’s figures against the rest of the year.