IRCC Processing Times – July 2025 Update

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated application processing times for key immigration, citizenship, and visa programs as of July 2, 2025. These updates reflect ongoing changes in application volume, operational efficiency, and program demand — making it vital for applicants to plan accordingly.

Permanent Residence (PR) Cards

• New PR Card: ~50 days
• Renewal/Replacement: ~16 days
  (Slight increase from June’s 15 days)

Family Sponsorship

Spouse/Common-law Partner Sponsorship

• Outside Quebec: 11 months
• Inside Quebec: 38 months

Parents & Grandparents Sponsorship

• Outside Quebec: 36 months
• Inside Quebec: 48 months
  (Quebec applications typically take longer due to provincial review)

Canadian Citizenship

• Citizenship Application (Grant): ~10 months
• Proof of Citizenship: ~5 months
• Renunciation: ~7 months
• Citizenship Record Search: ~15 months

Economic Class PR Programs

• Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 5 months
• Federal Skilled Worker (FSWP): 7 months (↑ 1 month)
• PNP via Express Entry: 8 months
• PNP Non-Express Entry: 19 months
• Start-Up Visa: 51 months (↑ 8 months)
• Federal Self-Employed: 58 months (↑ 3 months)

Temporary Visas & Permits

Visitor Visa (Outside Canada)

• India: 26 days (↑ 2)
• Pakistan: 34 days (↑ 3)
• Nigeria: 63 days (↓ 18)
• Philippines: 34 days (↑ 2)
  Inside Canada: 22 days (↓ 1)

Super Visa (Parents/Grandparents)

• India: 86 days
• Philippines: 110 days (↑ 19)
• Pakistan: 155 days (↓ 31)

Study Permits

• India: 3 weeks
• Pakistan: 11 weeks
• Philippines: 11 weeks (↓ 1)
• Vietnam: 6 weeks
  Inside Canada: 13 weeks (↑ 1)
  Extension: 182 days (↓ 7)

Work Permits

• India: 9 weeks (↓ 3)
• Pakistan: 6 weeks
• Philippines: 6 weeks
• Vietnam: 10 weeks
  Inside Canada: 188 days (↓ 8)

Canadian Passport Processing

• In-Person: 10 business days
• By Mail: 20 business days
• Urgent Pick-Up: Next business day
• Express Pick-Up: 2–9 business days

IRCC continues to show improvements in some categories, particularly for temporary visas and in-country extensions. However, processing times for family reunification—especially in Quebec—and business immigration programs like the Start-Up Visa remain lengthy. Applicants are encouraged to check updates frequently and submit complete, accurate applications for best results.