Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) processing times have seen noticeable shifts since mid-July 2025. For applicants across permanent residence, temporary residence, study permits, and family sponsorships, these changes directly impact planning and expectations.
Permanent Residence
- CEC (Canadian Experience Class): No change – still 5 months.
- FSWP (Federal Skilled Worker Program): Increased from 6 to 7 months.
- PNP (Provincial Nominee Program):
- Express Entry linked – unchanged at 8 months.
- Base PNP – increased from 19 to 20 months.
- AIP (Atlantic Immigration Program): Increased from 12 to 13 months.
Family Sponsorship
- Spouse/Common-Law inside Canada (SLCPC, outside Quebec): 34 → 36 months.
- SLCPC inside Quebec: 38 → 40 months.
- Family Class outside Quebec: 11 → 13 months.
- Family Class inside Quebec: 37 → 41 months.
Visitor Visas
- India: 28 → 58 days (sharp increase).
- Pakistan: 36 → 48 days.
- Nigeria: 56 → 32 days (improved).
- Philippines: 33 → 20 days (improved).
- USA: 21 → 23 days (slight increase).
- Inside Canada: 18 → 14 days (improved).
- Visitor Records (extensions): 193 → 176 days (improved).
Work Permits
- India: 7 → 8 weeks.
- Pakistan: 5 → 9 weeks (big delay).
- Nigeria: 12 → 11 weeks (improved).
- Philippines: No change – 6 weeks.
- USA: 4 → 3 weeks (faster).
- Inside Canada: 182 → 188 days (slight increase).
Study Permits
- India: No change – 3 weeks.
- Pakistan: 11 → 9 weeks (improved).
- Nigeria: 5 → 8 weeks (slower).
- Philippines: 10 → 7 weeks (faster).
- USA: 7 → 10 weeks (slower).
- Inside Canada: 12 → 10 weeks (improved).
- Study Permit Extensions: 180 → 164 days (improved).
Citizenship
- Grants & Certificates: No change in processing times.