Last Updated On 17 April 2025, 9:15 AM EDT (Toronto Time)
New IRCC Update: Canada’s Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) rolled out fresh processing time updates on April 16, 2025, revealing faster timelines for visas, permanent residency (PR), and citizenship applications.
Whether you’re chasing a Canadian visa, PR card, or citizenship, these changes could impact your plans.
Here’s the scoop on the latest IRCC processing times, optimized for your next move.
For over four years, we (INC – Immigration News Canada) have tracked IRCC data, keeping you in the loop.
Since 2022, IRCC’s revamped tool uses real-time stats for accurate estimates—ditching outdated standards.
Now, updates drop monthly for citizenship, PR, and family sponsorships, while PR cards and temporary visas refresh weekly.
These timelines reflect 80% of cases, adjusting for application surges and IRCC capacity.
Key Takeaway: These are estimates, not promises—your wait could vary.
Check out the latest IRCC processing times below for 2025, complete with comparisons to last month.
New IRCC Update On Processing Times
| Application Type | Current Processing Time (April 1, 2025) | Previous Processing Time (March 4, 2025) | Change Since Last Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizenship Grant | 8 months | 9 months | Reduces by 1 month |
| Citizenship Certificate* | 3 months | 4 months | Reduces by 1 month |
| Resumption of Citizenship | Not enough data | Not enough data | No Change |
| Renunciation of Citizenship | 8 months | 10 months | Reduces by 2 months |
| Search of Citizenship Records | 15 months | 16 months | Reduces by 1 month |
*Note: Citizenship certificate delays are possible for requests outside Canada/U.S.
Citizenship Alert: IRCC is sending Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) notices for applications submitted around March 17, 2025.
| Application Type | Current Processing Time (April 16, 2025) | Previous Processing Time (April 9, 2025) | Change Since Last Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| New PR Card | 17 days | 15 days | Increased by 2 days |
| PR Card Renewals | 9 days | 10 days | Reduced by 1 day |
| Application Type | Current Processing Time (April 1, 2025) | Previous Processing Time (March 4, 2025) | Change Since Last Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, Non-Quebec) | 11 months | 11 months | No Change |
| Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, Quebec) | 35 months | 35 months | No Change |
| Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada, Non-Quebec) | 24 months | 24 months | No Change |
| Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada, Quebec) | 36 months | 35 months | Increases by 1 month |
| Parents/Grandparents PR (Non-Quebec) | 36 months | 33 months | Increases by 3 months |
| Parents/Grandparents PR (Quebec) | 48 months | 48 months | No Change |
Insight: Quebec timelines lag due to regional processing quirks.
| Application Type | Current Processing Time (April 1, 2025) | Change From Last Update |
|---|---|---|
| In-Canada New Passport (In-Person) | 10 business days | No Change |
| In-Canada New Passport (Mail) | 20 business days | No Change |
| In-Canada Urgent Pick-Up | By end of next business day | No Change |
| In-Canada Express Pick-Up | 2 to 9 business days | No Change |
| Regular Passport (Mailed from Outside Canada) | 20 business days | No Change |
| Application Type | Current Processing Time (April 1, 2025) | Previous Processing Time (March 4, 2025) | Change Since Last Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 5 months | 5 months | No Change |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) | 6 months | 5 months | Increases by 1 month |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)* | Not enough data | Not enough data | No Change |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry | 6 months | 7 months | Reduces by 1 month |
| Non-Express Entry PNP | 21 months | 21 months | No Change |
| Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW) | 9 months | 9 months | No Change |
| Quebec Business Class | 72 months | 71 months | Increases by 1 month |
| Federal Self-Employed | 50 months | 49 months | Increases by 1 month |
| Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) | 11 months | 10 months | Increases by 1 month |
| Start-Up Visa | 40 months | 40 months | No Change |
1. Visitor Visa (Outside Canada)
| Country | Current Processing Time (April 16, 2025) | Previous Processing Time (April 9, 2025) | Change Since Last Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 18 days | 18 days | No Change |
| United States | 17 days | 16 days | Increases by 1 day |
| Nigeria | 109 days | 115 days | Reduces by 6 days |
| Pakistan | 22 days | 20 days | Increases by 2 days |
| Philippines | 19 days | 16 days | Increases by 3 days |
2. Visitor Visa (Inside Canada): 15 days (increases by 1 day)
3. Visitor Extension: 133 days (reduces by 7 days)
4. Super Visa (Parents/Grandparents)
| Country | Current Processing Time (April 16, 2025) | Previous Processing Time (April 9, 2025) | Change Since Last Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 114 days | 127 days | Reduces by 13 days |
| United States | 171 days | 175 days | Reduces by 4 days |
| Nigeria | 57 days | 54 days | Increases by 3 days |
| Pakistan | 142 days | 138 days | Increases by 4 days |
| Philippines | 92 days | 92 days | No Change |
5. Study Permit (Outside Canada)
| Country | Current Processing Time (April 16, 2025) | Previous Processing Time (April 9, 2025) | Change Since Last Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 9 weeks | 10 weeks | Reduces by 1 week |
| United States | 5 weeks | 6 weeks | Reduces by 1 week |
| Nigeria | 6 weeks | 6 weeks | No Change |
| Pakistan | 8 weeks | 6 weeks | Increases by 2 weeks |
| Philippines | 7 weeks | 6 weeks | Increases by 1 week |
6. Study Permit (Inside Canada): 3 weeks (No Change)
7. Study Permit Extension: 163 days (increases by 30 days)
8. Work Permits (Outside Canada)
| Country | Current Processing Time (April 16, 2025) | Previous Processing Time (April 9, 2025) | Change Since Last Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 18 weeks | 19 weeks | Reduces by 1 week |
| United States | 81 weeks | 81 weeks | No Change |
| Nigeria | 16 weeks | 16 weeks | No Change |
| Pakistan | 8 weeks | 9 weeks | Reduces by 1 week |
| Philippines | 5 weeks | 5 weeks | No Change |
9. Work Permit (Inside Canada): 201 days (increases by 44 days)
10. Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP): 11 days (reduces by 2 days)
11. International Experience Canada (IEC): 4 weeks (increases by 1 week)
12. Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): 5 minutes (some cases may take 72 hours).
Knowing these timelines is a game-changer for your Canadian immigration journey—be it family reunions, work permits, or citizenship.
IRCC’s monthly and weekly updates offer a clear, data-backed view of what’s ahead.
Bookmark this page for the latest scoop, and share it with anyone planning their move to Canada!
Source: IRCC Official Processing Times
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