IRCC Processing timelines as of October 16 2024.

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated processing timelines for a number of immigration applications as of October 16 2024. 

These improvements provide applicants a better understanding of how long their applications might take to process and reflect the continuous efforts to raise transparency and service standards across various immigration categories. 

PR cards, temporary residency, and business immigration all receive weekly updates.

Understanding the most recent processing timeframes will help you better plan your immigration journey, regardless of whether you’re seeking for citizenship, permanent residency (PR), or a temporary visa.

Significant Reductions of October 2024 Processing Times
  • Citizenship Grant, reduced by 1 month 
  • Parents and Grandparents Visa From USA, reduced by  52 days
  • Parents and Grandparents Visa From Pakistan, reduced by  21 days
  • Work Permit Visa From USA, reduced by  4 weeks
  • Work Permit Visa From Philippines, reduced by  4 weeks
Citizenship Processing Times (Updated Monthly)
Application TypeProcessing Times as of October 8Change Since Last Update on September 4
Citizenship Grant6 monthsReduced by 1 month
Citizenship Certificate (Proof of citizenship)4 monthsIncreased by 1 month
Renunciation of Citizenship16 monthsNo Change
Search of Citizenship Records12 monthsIncreased by 1 month
Permanent Resident (PR) Cards Processing Times (Updated Weekly on October 15)
Application typeProcessing timeChange Since September 24
New PR Card24 daysReduced by 1 day
PR Card Renewal65 daysReduced by 5 days
Family Sponsorship Processing Times (Updated Monthly)
Application TypeProcessing Times as of October 8Change Since Last Update On September 4
Spouse/Common-Law Partner (Outside Canada, excl. Quebec)10 monthsUnchanged
Spouse/Common-Law Partner (Outside Canada, for Quebec)35 monthsUnchanged since last update, but overall increased by 3 months since July 3
Spouse/Common-Law Partner (Inside Canada, excl. Quebec)13 monthsUnchanged since last update, but overall increased by 2 months since July 31
Spouse/Common-Law Partner (Inside Canada, for Quebec)27 monthsUnchanged since last update, but overall increased by 3 months since July 31
Parents/Grandparents (Outside Quebec)24 monthsNo change
Parents/Grandparents (for Quebec)48 monthsNo change
Economic Immigration Processing Times (Updated monthly and weekly)
Permanent Residence ProgramsProcessing Times as of October 8Change Since Last Update
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)5 monthsNo change
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)5 monthsNo change
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)N/ANo updates since March 2023
Provincial Nominee Program (Express Entry)6 monthsNo change
Provincial Nominee Program (non-Express Entry)12 monthsUnchanged since last update, but overall increased by 1 month since July 31
Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW)9 monthsNo change
Quebec Business Class49 monthsIncreased by 2 months
Federal Self-Employed48 monthsUnchanged since last update, but overall increased by 1 month since July 31
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)8 monthsIncreased by 1 month
Start-Up Visa40 monthsUnchanged since last update, but overall increased by 2 months since July 31
Temporary Residency Processing Times (Updated Weekly on October      

Visitor Visa (from Outside Canada) varies by country

CountryProcessing timeChange since last updates
India114 daysIncreased by 12 days since September 24 and 50 days since August 20
Nigeria175 daysIncreased by 1 day since September 24, but reduced by 1 days since August 20
United States32 daysReduced by 2 days since September 24 and by 4 days since August 20
Pakistan24 daysReduced by 3 days since September 24 and by 23 days since August 20
Philippines19 daysReduced by 3 days since September 24 and by 6 days since September 4

Visitor Visa (Inside Canada):

Online: 27 days (Unchanged since September 24, but increased by 2 days since August 20)

Parents or Grandparents Super Visa (Varies by Country):
CountryProcessing timeChange since last updates
India107 daysIncreased by 20 days since September 24 and by 39 days since August 20
Nigeria61 daysIncreased by 1 day since September 24, but reduced by 3 days since September 17
United States158 daysReduced by 52 days since September 24 and by 124 days since August 27
Pakistan125 daysReduced by 21 days since September 24 and by 19 day since September 4
Philippines114 daysIncreased by 3 days since September 24, but reduced by 1 day since September 4
Study Permit (Outside Canada) varies by country
CountryProcessing timeChange since last updates
India7 weeksIncreased by 1 week since September 24 and by 2 weeks since September 11
Nigeria10 weeksIncreased by 1 week since September 24 and by 4 weeks since August 20
United States14 weeksIncreased by 2 weeks since September 24 and by 5 weeks since July 24
Pakistan11 weeksIncreased by 2 weeks since September 24 and by 3 weeks since August 27
Philippines6 weeksReduced by 1 week since September 24 and by 2 weeks since July 24
  • Study Permit from Inside Canada: 17 weeks (Increased by 1 week since September 24 and by 6 weeks since August 14)
  • Study Permit Extension: 131 days (Increased by 24 days since September 24 and by 61 days since August 20)
Work Permit (Outside Canada) varies by country
CountryProcessing timeChange since last updates
India28 weeksIncreased by 1 week since September 24 and by 8 weeks since August 20
Nigeria23 weeksIncreased by 8 weeks since September 24 and by 10 weeks since August 20
United States10 weeksReduced by 4 weeks since September 24 and by 7 weeks since August 27
Pakistan20 weeksIncreased by 3 weeks since September 24 and by 10 weeks since August 27
Philippines9 weeksReduced by 4 weeks since September 24, but increased by 1 week since August 14
  • Work Permit Inside Canada: Online: 138 days (Increased by 10 days since September 24 and by 21 days since August 20)
Factors Influencing Processing Times

The volume of applications filed, the unique circumstances of each applicant, and outside variables like geopolitical conditions all affect how long it takes the IRCC to review applications. Because individual processing dates can vary, applicants should maintain flexibility even though the IRCC tries to offer accurate timelines.

Additionally, processing delays have been impacted by the volume of applications received after the outbreak. Timelines have fluctuated as a result of increased immigration activity in many countries. 

Depending on the category and application country, the October 2024 modified IRCC processing timeframes show a combination of efficiency gains and some increased wait times. Knowing these processing dates lets you prepare, whether you’re applying for citizenship, a temporary visa, or permanent residence. To prevent delays and to keep an eye on the IRCC website for the most recent information, it is always advised to submit applications that are correct and complete.

Stay Informed about these times with TheCanadaTime which can help you better prepare for your immigration or residency process in Canada.

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