This article enlists all the latest official IRCC processing times for Canada immigration as of January 17, 2025.

IRCC updates are provided on a weekly and monthly basis, depending on the various immigration and temporary visa categories.

If you’re planning to immigrate to Canada, keeping track of the latest processing times for immigration applications is vital.

The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regularly updates these timelines to reflect their current workload and efficiency.

In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the new Canadian immigration processing times as IRCC provides the first update of 2025, helping you plan your journey to Canada with confidence.

Understanding Canadian immigration processing times is crucial for multiple reasons:

1. Effective Planning: Whether you’re applying for permanent residency (PR), citizenship, or a temporary visa, knowing the processing times allows you to plan your move, career, and finances better.
2. Avoid Delays: Processing times can fluctuate based on the number of applications IRCC receives. Staying informed helps you anticipate potential delays and avoid surprises.
3. Prepare for Success: By understanding the timelines, you can ensure all your documents are complete and submitted well in advance, increasing your chances of a smooth process.

Canadian immigration processing times are based on 80% of applications and can vary due to several factors:

• Completeness of the Application: Missing or incorrect documents can delay processing.
• Case Complexity: Some applications require additional security checks or reviews.
• Application Volume: High application volumes can slow down processing times.
• Program-Specific Factors: Processing times may vary depending on the program’s requirements and priorities.

1. Citizenship Grant

• Processing Time: 7 months (unchanged since December 2024).

2. Citizenship Certificate

• Processing Time: 3 months (no change since last update).

3. Renunciation of Citizenship

• Processing Time: 16 months (no change).

4. Search of Citizenship Records

Note: IRCC is currently issuing acknowledgment of receipt (AOR) letters for applications received during the week of December 27, 2024.

1. New PR Card

• Processing Time: 26 days (increased by 4 days since last week).

2. PR Card Renewal

• Processing Time: 24 days (reduced by 4 days since last week).

1. Spouse/Common-Law Partner Sponsorship (Outside Canada, excluding Quebec)

• Processing Time: 10 months (unchanged).

2. Spouse/Common-Law Partner Sponsorship (Outside Canada, Quebec)

• Processing Time: 36 months (unchanged).

3. Spouse/Common-Law Partner Sponsorship (Inside Canada, excluding Quebec)

• Processing Time: 24 months (increased by 12 months).

4. Spouse/Common-Law Partner Sponsorship (Inside Canada, Quebec)

• Processing Time: 32 months (increased by 5 months).

5. Parents/Grandparents Sponsorship (Excluding Quebec)

• Processing Time: 24 months (unchanged).

6. Parents/Grandparents Sponsorship (Quebec)

• Processing Time: 48 months (unchanged).

1. Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

• Processing Time: 5 months (unchanged).

2. Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

• Processing Time: 6 months (increased by 1 month).

3. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP—Express Entry)

• Processing Time: 6 months (unchanged).

4. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP—Non-Express Entry)

• Processing Time: 20 months (increases by 7 months).

5. Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW)

• Processing Time: 9 months (reduced by 2 months).

6. Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

• Processing Time: 9 months (increased by 1 month).

7. Federal Self-Employed Persons

• Processing Time: 48 months (unchanged).

8. Quebec Business Class

• Processing Time: 71 months (no change).

9. Start-Up Visa

• Processing Time: 39 months (reduced by 1 month).

1. Visitor Visa (Outside Canada)

• India: 109 days (reduced by 1 day).
• United States: 26 days (increased by 1 day).
• Nigeria: 161 days (reduced by 3 days).
• Pakistan: 23 days (reduced by 2 days).
• Philippines: 22 days (no change).

2. Visitor Visa (Inside Canada)

• Online: 51 days (increased by 1 day).

Visitor visa extension (Visitor record): 137 days

3. Super Visa

• India: 132 days (reduced by 5 days).
• United States: 140 days (increased by 24 days).
• Nigeria: 51 days (increased by 6 days).
• Pakistan: 64 days (reduced by 11 days).
• Philippines: 125 days (reduced by 14 days).

4. Study Permit (Outside Canada)

• India: 14 weeks (increased by 5 weeks).
• United States: 11 weeks (no change).
• Nigeria: 8 weeks (unchanged).
• Pakistan: 8 weeks (increased by 1 week).
• Philippines: 5 weeks (no change).

5. Study Permit (Inside Canada)

• Processing Time: 6 weeks (reduced by 1 week).

6. Study Permit Extension

• Processing Time: 124 days (reduced by 6 days).

Work Permit (Outside Canada)

• India: 19 weeks (increased by 1 week).
• United States: 14 weeks (reduced by 1 week).
• Nigeria: 18 weeks (reduced by 1 week).
• Pakistan: 8 weeks (reduced by 3 weeks).
• Philippines: 4 weeks (unchanged).

• Including Extensions: 146 days (reduced by 5 days).

• Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP): 8 days.
• International Experience Canada (IEC): 9 weeks (increased by 1 week).
• Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): Immediate (5 minutes).

For the latest and most accurate information, always refer to the official IRCC website.

By staying informed, you can better plan your immigration journey and avoid unnecessary delays.

Let’s make 2025 the year your Canadian dream becomes a reality!

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