IRCC temporary residence processing times — update to August 26, 2026
Quick summary
IRCC updated its temporary residence processing-time estimates on August 26, 2026. Key movements: the Philippines saw a one-week improvement for work permits (its shortest wait in at least three months); Pakistan’s work permit estimate moved by one week; study permits from India increased by two weeks; and super visa processing times fell by about two weeks for applicants in Pakistan and the United States. IRCC’s next weekly update is expected on or around September 2, 2026. These weekly changes matter for applicants, employers, schools and families planning arrivals, start dates and dependent travel.
How IRCC’s processing estimates and service standards work
– Processing times are estimates of how long it may take to finalize a newly submitted temporary residence application. IRCC publishes historical estimates (based on time to finalize 80% of past applications) and forward-looking estimates (based on current inventory and available resources).
– Service standards are performance targets (80% of cases) under normal conditions and are updated much less frequently.
Processing times are not guarantees. Application complexity, inventory pressures, processing capacity, requests for information and additional checks can all affect actual timelines. Temporary residence estimates are updated weekly.
Detailed movements in the August 26 update (compared with August 19)
Work permits
– Applying from Canada: 115 days (previously 117 days)
– Applying from India: 9 weeks (unchanged)
– Applying from Pakistan: 8 weeks (previously 7 weeks)
– Applying from Nigeria: 9 weeks (unchanged)
– Applying from the United States: 2 weeks (unchanged)
– Applying from the Philippines: 5 weeks (previously 6 weeks — shortest in at least three months)
Service standard: In‑Canada submissions (initial and extensions) — 120 days; outside Canada submissions — 60 days.
Study permits
– Applying from Canada: 7 weeks (unchanged)
– Applying from India: 7 weeks (previously 5 weeks — two‑week increase)
– Applying from Pakistan: 7 weeks (unchanged)
– Applying from Nigeria: 9 weeks (unchanged)
– Applying from the United States: 5 weeks (unchanged)
– Applying from the Philippines: 4 weeks (unchanged)
Service standard: In‑Canada submissions (initial and extensions) — 120 days; outside Canada submissions — 60 days.
Visitor visas
– Applying from Canada: 12 days (unchanged)
– Applying from India: 32 days (previously 31 days)
– Applying from Pakistan: 77 days (previously 75 days)
– Applying from Nigeria: 78 days (previously 76 days)
– Applying from the United States: 21 days (unchanged)
– Applying from the Philippines: 20 days (previously 21 days)
Service standard: Outside Canada submissions — 14 days. (In‑Canada submissions: N/A)
Super visas (applications can only be submitted from outside Canada)
– Applying from India: 61 days (previously 56 days)
– Applying from Pakistan: 162 days (previously 176 days)
– Applying from Nigeria: 55 days (previously 53 days)
– Applying from the United States: 123 days (previously 138 days)
– Applying from the Philippines: 104 days (previously 107 days)
Service standard: 112 days.
Context: volumes and inventory
IRCC finalized 1,566,455 temporary residence applications in the first six months of 2026. More than 401,000 temporary residence applications remained in inventory at the end of June. High finalization volumes and a sizeable remaining inventory influence forward-looking estimates and help explain week-to-week movement.
Who is most affected by the August 26 movements
– Temporary foreign workers: Small improvements for the Philippines can shorten onboarding windows; employers should remain flexible.
– International students from India: The two‑week increase for India may affect fall intake planning; institutions and students should allow extra time.
– Family members seeking super visas: Reductions for Pakistan and the U.S. can shorten waits for parents and grandparents, but applicants should compare country estimates to the 112‑day service standard and plan buffers.
– Visitors: Minor daily changes are unlikely to affect most travellers, but those applying from countries with multi‑week waits should plan ahead.
– Applicants in Canada: In‑Canada processing and the 120‑day reference remain important for planning extensions and initial in‑Canada applications.
Practical tips
– Treat published estimates as planning tools, not guarantees. Build buffer time for start dates and travel.
– Have documents ready and respond promptly to IRCC requests to avoid added delays.
– Monitor weekly updates, especially for India, Pakistan and the Philippines where recent movement occurred.
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