Canada’s Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released new processing time updates, effective April 1, 2025, showcasing faster timelines for visas, permanent residency (PR), and citizenship applications. Whether you’re applying for a Canadian visa, PR, or citizenship, these updates could impact your plans.
Here’s a breakdown of the latest IRCC processing times to help you stay on top of your next steps.
Keeping You Informed
For over four years, we at INC (Immigration News Canada) have been tracking IRCC data to provide you with the most current information. Since 2022, IRCC’s updated tool uses real-time stats to offer accurate estimates, replacing outdated standards. Processing times are now updated monthly for citizenship, PR, and family sponsorships, while PR cards and temporary visas are refreshed weekly.
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These timelines reflect 80% of cases, accounting for application surges and IRCC’s current processing capacity.
Key Takeaway: These are estimates, not guarantees—actual wait times may vary depending on individual cases.
Latest IRCC Processing Times (April 1, 2025)
Citizenship and PR Cards Processing Times
(Updated Monthly and Weekly)
| Application Type | Current Processing Time (April 1, 2025) | Previous Processing Time (March 4, 2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizenship Grant | 8 months | 9 months | -1 month |
| Citizenship Certificate* | 3 months | 4 months | -1 month |
| Renunciation of Citizenship | 8 months | 10 months | -2 months |
| Search of Citizenship Records | 15 months | 16 months | -1 month |
| New PR Card | 14 days | 16 days | -2 days |
| PR Card Renewals | 11 days | 14 days | -3 days |
*Note: Delays may occur for citizenship certificate requests from outside Canada/U.S.
Citizenship Alert: Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) notices are being sent for applications submitted around March 11, 2025.
Family Sponsorship Processing Times
(Updated Monthly)
| Application Type | Current Processing Time (April 1, 2025) | Previous Processing Time (March 4, 2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, Non-Quebec) | 11 months | 11 months | No change |
| Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, Quebec) | 35 months | 35 months | No change |
| Parents/Grandparents PR (Non-Quebec) | 36 months | 33 months | +3 months |
| Parents/Grandparents PR (Quebec) | 48 months | 48 months | No change |
Note: Quebec processing times are slower due to regional quirks.
Canadian Passport Processing Times
| Application Type | Current Processing Time (April 1, 2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| In-Canada New Passport (In-Person) | 10 business days | No change |
| In-Canada New Passport (Mail) | 20 business days | No change |
| Urgent Pick-Up (In-Canada) | By end of next business day | No change |
Permanent Residency (Economic Class) Processing Times
(Updated Monthly)
| Application Type | Current Processing Time (April 1, 2025) | Previous Processing Time (March 4, 2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 5 months | 5 months | No change |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) | 6 months | 5 months | +1 month |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry | 6 months | 7 months | -1 month |
Temporary Resident Visa Processing Times
(Updated Weekly)
| Country | Current Processing Time (April 1, 2025) | Previous Processing Time (March 25, 2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 28 days | 61 days | -33 days |
| United States | 16 days | 19 days | -3 days |
| Nigeria | 118 days | 127 days | -9 days |
| Pakistan | 19 days | 17 days | +2 days |
| Philippines | 15 days | 15 days | No change |
Study Permit (Outside Canada)
| Country | Current Processing Time (April 1, 2025) | Previous Processing Time (March 25, 2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 14 weeks | 14 weeks | No change |
| United States | 6 weeks | 7 weeks | -1 week |
| Nigeria | 6 weeks | 6 weeks | No change |
| Philippines | 5 weeks | 5 weeks | No change |
Work Permits (Outside Canada)
| Country | Current Processing Time (April 1, 2025) | Previous Processing Time (March 25, 2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 19 weeks | 19 weeks | No change |
| United States | 81 weeks | 81 weeks | No change |
| Nigeria | 15 weeks | 15 weeks | No change |
| Pakistan | 8 weeks | 9 weeks | -1 week |
Conclusion
Staying up-to-date with these IRCC processing times can significantly impact your Canadian immigration journey. Whether you’re pursuing family reunification, work permits, or citizenship, knowing the latest timelines gives you a clearer path forward.
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Source: IRCC Official Processing Times
