According to recently updated data from the IRCC, there is a modest increase in Canada’s immigration backlog as of April 30. There were 2,220,200 applications for citizenship, permanent residence, and temporary residence pending.
This data was updated on May 27 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
897,100 of the more than 2.2 million applications being processed were backlogged, which is more than the typical IRCC service requirements. 892,000 was this figure for the month of March.
Even though 1,323,100 applications were being processed in accordance with IRCC service requirements, the backlog only grew for applications for temporary residence.
In March 2024, there were 538,600 applications for temporary residency; by April of the same year, there were 548,100 applications.
Conversely, 665,400 applications in March and 661,300 in April met service standards, respectively.
In March 2024, there were 47,400 pending citizenship petitions; by April 2024, that number had somewhat dropped to 46,600. This decline is indicative of the continuous attempts to streamline the naturalization process.
As of April 30, there were 302,400 applications pending for permanent residency, compared to 304,300 at the end of March 2024.
The goal of IRCC is to process 80% of applications within their service standards at any given point in time.
The service requirements for work permits, study permits, and express entry PNPs, however, are not met by IRCC.
For 80% of citizenship, express entry, and spousal sponsorship, IRCC is fulfilling service requirements.
