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New IRCC Update on Processing Times as of April 2025

09 Apr

Citizenship Processing Times (Updated Monthly)

  • Citizenship Grant
        • Current: 8 months
        • Previous: 9 months
        • Change: Reduced by 1 month
  • Citizenship Certificate (Note: Delays may occur for requests outside Canada/U.S.)
        • Current: 3 months
        • Previous: 4 months
        • Change: Reduced by 1 month
  • Resumption of Citizenship
        • Current: Not enough data
        • Previous: Not enough data
        • Change: No change
  • Renunciation of Citizenship
        • Current: 8 months
        • Previous: 10 months
        • Change: Reduced by 2 months
  • Search of Citizenship Records
        • Current: 15 months
        • Previous: 16 months
        • Change: Reduced by 1 month
Citizenship Alert: IRCC is sending out Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) notices for applications submitted around March 12, 2025.

PR Cards (Updated Weekly)

  • New PR Card
        • Current: 15 days
        • Previous: 14 days
        • Change: Increased by 1 day
  • PR Card Renewals
        • Current: 10 days
        • Previous: 11 days
        • Change: Reduced by 1 day

Family Sponsorship Processing Times (Updated Monthly)

  • Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, Non-Quebec)
      • Current: 11 months
      • Previous: 11 months
      • Change: No change
  • Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, Quebec)
      • Current: 35 months
      • Previous: 35 months
      • Change: No change
  • Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada, Non-Quebec)
      • Current: 24 months
      • Previous: 24 months
      • Change: No change
  • Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada, Quebec)
      • Current: 36 months
      • Previous: 35 months
      • Change: Increased by 1 month
  • Parents/Grandparents PR (Non-Quebec)
      • Current: 36 months
      • Previous: 33 months
      • Change: Increased by 3 months
  • Parents/Grandparents PR (Quebec)
      • Current: 48 months
      • Previous: 48 months
      • Change: No change
Insight: Quebec timelines continue to reflect regional processing nuances.

Canadian Passport Processing Times

  • In-Canada New Passport (In-Person)
      • Processing Time: 10 business days
      • Change: No change
  • In-Canada New Passport (Mail)
      • Processing Time: 20 business days
      • Change: No change
  • In-Canada Urgent Pick-Up
      • Processing Time: By the end of the next business day
      • Change: No change
    • In-Canada Express Pick-Up
      • Processing Time: 2 to 9 business days
      • Change: No change
  • Regular Passport (Mailed from Outside Canada)
      • Processing Time: 20 business days
      • Change: No change

Permanent Residency Economic Class (Updated Monthly)

  • Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
      • Current: 5 months
      • Previous: 5 months
      • Change: No change
  • Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
      • Current: 6 months
      • Previous: 5 months
      • Change: Increased by 1 month
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
      • Data: Not enough data available
  • Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry
      • Current: 6 months
      • Previous: 7 months
      • Change: Reduced by 1 month
  • Non-Express Entry PNP
      • Current: 21 months
      • Previous: 21 months
      • Change: No change
  • Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW)
      • Current: 9 months
      • Previous: 9 months
      • Change: No change
  • Quebec Business Class
      • Current: 72 months
      • Previous: 71 months
      • Change: Increased by 1 month
  • Federal Self-Employed
      • Current: 50 months
      • Previous: 49 months
      • Change: Increased by 1 month
  • Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
      • Current: 11 months
      • Previous: 10 months
      • Change: Increased by 1 month
  • Start-Up Visa
      • Current: 40 months
      • Previous: 40 months
      • Change: No change

Temporary Resident Visas Processing Times (Updated Weekly)

Visitor Visa (Outside Canada):

    • India:
      • Current: 18 days
      • Previous: 28 days
      • Change: Reduced by 10 days
    • United States:
      • Current: 16 days
      • Previous: 19 days
      • Change: No change
    • Nigeria:
      • Current: 115 days
      • Previous: 118 days
      • Change: Reduced by 3 days
    • Pakistan:
      • Current: 20 days
      • Previous: 19 days
      • Change: Increased by 1 day
    • Philippines:
      • Current: 16 days
      • Previous: 15 days
      • Change: Increased by 1 day

Visitor Visa (Inside Canada):

    • Processing Time: 14 days
      • Change: No change

Visitor Extension:

    • Processing Time: 140 days
      • Change: Increased by 10 days

Super Visa (Parents/Grandparents):

    • India:
      • Current: 127 days
      • Previous: 124 days
      • Change: Increased by 3 days
    • United States:
      • Current: 175 days
      • Previous: 202 days
      • Change: Reduced by 27 days
    • Nigeria:
      • Current: 54 days
      • Previous: 46 days
      • Change: Increased by 8 days
    • Pakistan:
      • Current: 138 days
      • Previous: 122 days
      • Change: Increased by 16 days
    • Philippines:
      • Current: 92 days
      • Previous: 117 days
      • Change: Reduced by 25 days

Study Permit (Outside Canada):

    • India:
      • Current: 10 weeks
      • Previous: 14 weeks
      • Change: Reduced by 4 weeks
    • United States:
      • Processing Time: 6 weeks
      • Change: No change
    • Nigeria:
      • Processing Time: 6 weeks
      • Change: No change
    • Pakistan:
      • Current: 6 weeks
      • Previous: 8 weeks
      • Change: Reduced by 2 weeks
    • Philippines:
      • Current: 6 weeks
      • Previous: 5 weeks
      • Change: Increased by 1 week

Study Permit (Inside Canada):

    • Processing Time: 3 weeks
      • Change: No change

Study Permit Extension:

    • Processing Time: 133 days
      • Change: Increased by 13 days

Work Permits (Outside Canada):

    • India:
      • Processing Time: 19 weeks
      • Change: No change
    • United States:
      • Processing Time: 81 weeks
      • Change: No change
    • Nigeria:
      • Current: 16 weeks
      • Previous: 15 weeks
      • Change: Increased by 1 week
    • Pakistan:
      • Current: 9 weeks
      • Previous: 8 weeks
      • Change: Increased by 1 week
    • Philippines:
      • Processing Time: 5 weeks
      • Change: No change

Work Permit (Inside Canada):

    • Processing Time: 157 days
      • Change: Increased by 36 days

Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP):

    • Processing Time: 13 days
      • Change: No change

International Experience Canada (IEC):

    • Processing Time: 3 weeks
      • Change: No change

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA):

    • Processing Time: 5 minutes
      • Note: Some cases may take up to 72 hours

Knowing these refreshed timelines is truly a game changer for your Canadian immigration journey—whether you’re reuniting with family, pursuing work permits, or taking that monumental step toward citizenship. IRCC’s dynamic monthly and weekly updates provide a data-backed, crystal-clear view of what to expect, giving you the power to plan your next move with confidence.

So, bookmark this page, dive into the details, and share the latest scoop with everyone dreaming of new beginnings in Canada. The road to your Canadian future just got a lot more exciting!

Happy planning, and welcome to the journey ahead!

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