Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released new processing times for various immigration applications as of September 4th, 2024.
According to Immigration News Canada, processing times for business immigration, temporary residency, and permanent resident (PR) cards are updated weekly.
These updates are intended to provide applicants with a better estimate of the time required for their applications, and be properly informed toward managing their immigration processes.
Since May 2024, IRCC has issued monthly updates on average processing times for citizenship applications, family sponsorships, and economic immigration.
Temporary residency processing times is reported to be updated weekly:
Work Permit Outside Canada varies by country. According to reports presented:
Processing Times for PR Cards and Citizenship
For Citizenship grants, it takes seven months to process. And this time has been the same since July 31, but is one month shorter than it was on June 3rd.
In terms of PR cards, the processing time for new cards is now 25 days, down from 28 days in late July. Reports maintain that renewals remain at 72 days.
Family Sponsorship Processing Times
Reports enlighten that family sponsorship processing times are updated each month, and depend on the number of applications and available resources. As of July 2024:
Economic Immigration Processing Times
Further reports provide that “Economic Immigration Processing Times are updated both monthly and weekly, depending on the program.”
While Quebec Skilled Workers processing time is nine months, and Quebec Business Class is 47 months.
For the most up-to-date information on processing times and individual cases, applicants should regularly check the IRCC website or consult with an immigration professional.
