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Canada Immigration Updates Latest IRCC Processing Times for 2024

Latest IRCC Processing for 2024

The latest monthly updates on processing times for various citizenship and immigration applications were shared by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on October 15.

It's important for applicants to be aware of these changes so they can better plan their immigration journey and manage their expectations.

By staying informed on the newest updates from the IRCC, applicants can stay prepared and make smart decisions about their applications.

To ensure transparency, IRCC regularly updates its processing timelines. Monthly updates are provided for applications related to economic immigration, family sponsorship, and citizenship.

For PR cards, temporary residence, and business immigration, IRCC offers weekly updates.

These processing times serve as a helpful guide for applicants. Below, you'll find the most recent processing time updates for different immigration categories, including temporary residency, citizenship, family sponsorship, economic immigration, and permanent residency (PR) cards.

Check the IRCC Processing Times for the following categories:

Citizenship Processing Times (Updated Monthly)

Here are the latest processing times as of October 8, compared to the previous update from September 4:

Application Type Processing Times (as of October 8) Change Since Last Update (September 4)
Citizenship Grant 6 months Reduced by 1 month
Citizenship Certificate (Proof of Citizenship) 4 months Increased by 1 month
Renunciation of Citizenship 16 months No change
Search of Citizenship Records 12 months Increased by 1 month
 

Note: IRCC is now sending Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) letters for citizenship applications that were submitted during the week of September 20, 2024.

Permanent Resident (PR) Cards Processing Times

Here is the latest information regarding Permanent Resident (PR) cards:

Application Type Processing Time (as of October 15) Change Since September 24
New PR Card 24 days Reduced by 1 day
PR Card Renewal 65 days Reduced by 5 days
 

Note: These are the most recent processing times for PR cards, with updates provided every week.

Family Sponsorship Processing Times

Here is the latest information on Family Sponsorship processing times:

Application Type Processing Times (as of October 8) Change Since Last Update (September 4) Overall Changes Since July
Spouse/Common-Law Partner (Outside Canada, excl. Quebec) 10 months Unchanged –
Spouse/Common-Law Partner (Outside Canada, for Quebec) 35 months Unchanged since last update, but overall increased by 3 months since July 3 +3 months
Spouse/Common-Law Partner (Inside Canada, excl. Quebec) 13 months Unchanged since last update, but overall increased by 2 months since July 31 +2 months
Spouse/Common-Law Partner (Inside Canada, for Quebec) 27 months Unchanged since last update, but overall increased by 3 months since July 31 +3 months
Parents/Grandparents (Outside Quebec) 24 months No change –
Parents/Grandparents (for Quebec) 48 months No change –

Note: These are the latest processing times for family sponsorship applications, including any updates or changes from previous reports.

Economic Immigration Processing Times

Permanent Residence Programs Processing Times (as of October 8) Change Since Last Update Overall Changes Since July
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) 5 months No change –
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) 5 months No change –
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) N/A No updates since March 2023 –
Provincial Nominee Program (Express Entry) 6 months No change –
Provincial Nominee Program (non-Express Entry) 12 months Unchanged since last update, but increased by 1 month since July 31 +1 month
Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW) 9 months No change –
Quebec Business Class 49 months Increased by 2 months +2 months
Federal Self-Employed 48 months Unchanged since last update, but increased by 1 month since July 31 +1 month
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) 8 months Increased by 1 month +1 month
Start-Up Visa 40 months Unchanged since last update, but increased by 2 months since July 31 +2 months

Note: These are the latest processing times for economic immigration programs, including any changes compared to previous updates. 

Temporary Residency Processing Times

Country Processing Time (as of October 1) Change Since September 24 Change Since August 20
India 114 days Increased by 12 days Increased by 50 days
Nigeria 175 days Increased by 1 day Reduced by 1 day
United States 32 days Reduced by 2 days Reduced by 4 days
Pakistan 24 days Reduced by 3 days Reduced by 23 days
Philippines 19 days Reduced by 3 days Reduced by 6 days

Note: These are the current processing times for visitor visas from outside Canada, with updates provided weekly.

Visitor Visa (Inside Canada)

Application Type Processing Time (as of October 1) Change Since September 24 Change Since August 20
Online 27 days Unchanged Increased by 2 days

Parents or Grandparents Super Visa (Varies by Country)

Country Processing Time (as of October 1) Change Since September 24 Change Since August 20
India 107 days Increased by 20 days Increased by 39 days
Nigeria 61 days Increased by 1 day Reduced by 3 days since September 17
United States 158 days Reduced by 52 days Reduced by 124 days since August 27
Pakistan 125 days Reduced by 21 days Reduced by 19 days since September 4
Philippines 114 days Increased by 3 days Reduced by 1 day since September 4

Note: These are the most recent processing times for the Canada visitor visa (for applicants inside Canada) and the Super Visa for parents or grandparents, with updates provided weekly.

Study Permit (Outside Canada)

Country Processing Time (as of October 1) Change Since September 24 Change Since Previous Dates
India 7 weeks Increased by 1 week Increased by 2 weeks since September 11
Nigeria 10 weeks Increased by 1 week Increased by 4 weeks since August 20
United States 14 weeks Increased by 2 weeks Increased by 5 weeks since July 24
Pakistan 11 weeks Increased by 2 weeks Increased by 3 weeks since August 27
Philippines 6 weeks Reduced by 1 week Reduced by 2 weeks since July 24

Study Permit (Inside Canada)

Application Type Processing Time (as of October 1) Change Since September 24 Change Since Previous Dates
Study Permit (Inside Canada) 17 weeks Increased by 1 week Increased by 6 weeks since August 14
Study Permit Extension 131 days Increased by 24 days Increased by 61 days since August 20

Note: These are the most recent processing times for study permits, both for applicants outside and inside Canada, updated weekly.

Work Permit (Outside Canada)

Country Processing Time (as of October 1) Change Since September 24 Change Since Previous Dates
India 28 weeks Increased by 1 week Increased by 8 weeks since August 20
Nigeria 23 weeks Increased by 8 weeks Increased by 10 weeks since August 20
United States 10 weeks Reduced by 4 weeks Reduced by 7 weeks since August 27
Pakistan 20 weeks Increased by 3 weeks Increased by 10 weeks since August 27
Philippines 9 weeks Reduced by 4 weeks Increased by 1 week since August 14

Note: These are the most recent processing times for work permits from outside Canada, with updates provided weekly.

Other Temporary Residency Categories

Category Processing Time (as of October 1) Change Since September 24 Change Since August 20
International Experience Canada 5 weeks Increased by 1 week Reduced by 1 week
Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) 293 days Increased by 13 days Increased by 173 days
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) 5 minutes No change No change

Note: For specific case inquiries or additional guidance, it's best to consult the IRCC website or reach out to an immigration professional.

IRCC Processing Times Overview

1) Citizenship Applications:

• • Processing Time: 6 months
• • Change: Reduced by 1 month since September 4

2) New PR Cards:

• • Processing Time: 24 days (on average)

3) PR Card Renewals:

• • Processing Time: 65 days

4) Spousal Sponsorship (from Outside Canada):

• • Processing Time: 10 months (excluding Quebec)

5) Study Permit (from Nigeria):

• • Processing Time: 9 weeks
• • Change: Reduced by 1 week since October 5

Frequency of Updates

• • Monthly: Citizenship, family sponsorship, economic immigration
• • Weekly: Temporary residency and PR cards

Note: Staying informed can help you manage your expectations and plan for a successful immigration process. It’s advisable to check the IRCC website regularly for the latest updates.

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