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If you’re planning to move to Canada or are already navigating your immigration journey, staying updated on IRCC’s processing times is critical. In April 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will update timelines across all major immigration categories. Whether you’re applying for permanent residency, a work or study permit, or sponsoring a loved one, knowing what to expect can help you plan smarter and move forward with confidence.
Citizenship Applications – Faster Than Ever
Canada continues to streamline its citizenship processing to encourage permanent residents to become full citizens. Here are the latest timelines:
• Citizenship Grant: 8 months
• Citizenship Certificate: 3 months
• Renunciation of Citizenship: 8 months
• Search of Citizenship Records: 15 months
Tip: Processing may take longer if applying from outside Canada or the U.S.
Permanent Resident Cards – Quick Turnarounds
Whether you’re receiving your first PR card or renewing it, the process has sped up in April 2025:
• New PR Cards: 14 days
• PR Card Renewals: 11 days
These quick turnarounds are welcome news for new immigrants and long-term residents planning international travel.
Family Sponsorship Processing Times – Region Matters
Family reunification remains a pillar of Canada’s immigration system. However, the province of Quebec often sees longer wait times.
Current wait times for sponsorship:
• Spouse/Common-law Partner (Outside Canada): 11 months (Non-Quebec) | 35 months (Quebec)
• Spouse/Common-law Partner (Inside Canada): 24 months (Non-Quebec) | 36 months (Quebec)
• Parents/Grandparents Sponsorship: 36 months (Non-Quebec) | 48 months (Quebec)
If you’re sponsoring a family from abroad, it’s wise to plan accordingly and explore faster pathways if available.
Economic Immigration – Express Entry Leads the Way
Economic immigrants, including skilled workers and provincial nominees, make up a large portion of newcomers to Canada.
Here are the latest processing times:
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 5 months
• Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): 6 months
• Express Entry via PNP: 6 months
• Non-Express Entry PNP: 21 months
• Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW): 9 months
• Start-Up Visa: 40 months
• Federal Self-Employed Class: 50 months
• Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP): 11 months
• Quebec Business Class: 72 months
Temporary Visas – Country-by-Country Variations
Processing times for visitor, study, and work permits vary depending on your country of application. Here are highlights from April 2025:
Visitor Visas (Outside Canada)
• India: 18 days
• U.S.: 17 days
• Nigeria: 109 days
• Pakistan: 22 days
• Philippines: 19 days
Study Permits (Outside Canada)
• India: 9 weeks
• U.S.: 5 weeks
• Nigeria: 6 weeks
• Pakistan: 8 weeks
• Philippines: 7 weeks
Work Permits (Outside Canada)
• India: 18 weeks
• U.S.: 81 weeks
• Nigeria: 16 weeks
• Pakistan: 8 weeks
• Philippines: 5 weeks
Inside Canada
• Visitor Visas: 15 days
• Study Permits: 3 weeks
• Work Permits: 201 days
• Study Permit Extensions: 163 day
• Visitor Visa Extensions: 133 days
Super Visa Processing (for Parents/Grandparents)
• India: 114 days
• U.S.: 171 days
• Nigeria: 57 days
• Pakistan: 142 days
• Philippines: 92 days
Source :- https://iccimmigration.ca/canada-immigration-processing-times-update-april-2025/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
