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Immigration Processing Times

IRCC Processing Times

Current processing times for all major Canadian immigration programs. Compare wait times and check if your application is on track.

Last updated: June 2026

eTA

Other
Minutesonline
Stable

Study Permit (Outside Canada)

Study
~4 weeks (varies by country)online
Getting faster

IEC Working Holiday

Work
5 weeksonline
Getting faster

Visitor Visa

Other
~6 weeks (varies by country)online
Stable

Study Permit (Inside Canada)

Study
6 weeksonline
Getting faster

Travel Document (PR)

Other
~6 weeksonline
Stable

Employer-Specific (Inside Canada)

Work
7 weeksonline
Getting faster

Employer-Specific (Outside Canada)

Work
~7 weeks (varies by country)online
Stable

Open Work Permit

Work
7 weeksonline
Getting faster

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Work
7 weeksonline
Stable

Study Permit Extension

Study
58 daysonline
Getting faster

Federal Skilled Trades (FST)

Express Entry
6 monthsonline
Stable

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP via EE)

Express Entry
6 monthsonline
Stable

Temporary Resident Permit

Other
~6 monthsonline
Stable

Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)

Express Entry
7 monthsonline
Getting slower

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

Express Entry
7 monthsonline
Getting slower

Criminal Rehabilitation

Other
12+ monthsonline
Stable

Citizenship Grant

Citizenship
13 monthsonline
Stable

Citizenship Certificate

Citizenship
15 monthsonline
Stable

Proof of Citizenship

Citizenship
15 monthsonline
Getting faster

Spouse/Partner (Outland)

Family
16 monthsonline
Stable

Spouse/Partner (Inland)

Family
26 monthsonline
Getting slower

Parents & Grandparents

Family
32 monthsonline
Getting slower

Dependent Children

Family
35 monthsonline
Getting slower

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Frequently Asked Questions

Processing times are approximate and based on publicly available IRCC data. Actual times may vary based on individual circumstances, application completeness, and processing volumes. This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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Official IRCC processing times for a complete application, based on the country you apply from.

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Last verified: June 2026