Recent updates from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveal extended processing times for temporary residence applications. The latest data shows significant delays in various categories:
- A 14-week increase in work permit processing for applicants from Pakistan
- A one-week delay in study permit processing for applicants from Nigeria and the Philippines
- A four-week rise in super visa application processing from the Philippines
While there have been minor reductions in processing times, such as an 11-day decrease for super visa applications from Pakistan, overall wait times have increased. The Canadian government is expected to release another update on temporary residence processing times around August 12, 2026.
Work Permits
Work permit processing times have significantly increased for applicants from Pakistan, with a more than three-month delay. However, there was a slight decrease in processing times for applicants from Canada. Here are the current processing times compared to the previous estimates:
| Applying from: | Current (August 5) | Previous (July 28) |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 119 days | 120 days |
| India | 9 weeks | 9 weeks |
| Pakistan | 25 weeks | 11 weeks |
| Nigeria | 7 weeks | 7 weeks |
| United States | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Philippines | 6 weeks | 6 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 Nigeria and the Philippines. Processing times for other countries have remained the same. Here are the current and previous estimates:
| Applying from: | Current (August 5) | Previous (July 28) |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 7 weeks | 7 weeks |