Canada Visa Processing Times Update for Outside Applicants

By Scarlett Wilson [Published 21 Nov, 2025 | 05:28 AM] 194

IRCC has recently updated the processing times for various application pathways, including permanent residence, citizenship, and temporary residence. These revised timelines help applicants understand how long each stage may take.

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The updated Canada PR processing time starts the moment IRCC receives your application and continues until a final decision is made, whether it results in approval, refusal, or a request for additional documents.

However, processing times vary by applicant. They depend on several factors, such as the type of application, your country of submission, the number of applications IRCC receives, and the completeness and accuracy of your documents.

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Updated Canada Visa Processing Time for Outside Applicants

Canada has released the latest processing time updates for 2025, helping applicants outside the country understand how long their citizenship, PR, family sponsorship, economic immigration, and temporary residence applications may take. These timelines vary by program and country, offering a clearer picture for planning travel, studies, work, and settlement in Canada.

Canada Citizenship Processing Times: November 6, 2025

Application Type	Processing Time
Citizenship grant	About 13 months
Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship)	About 9 months
Resumption of citizenship	Not enough data
Renunciation of citizenship	22 months (November 19, 2025)
Search of citizenship records	13 months

PR Card Processing Times: November 19, 2025

Application Type	Processing Time
New permanent resident (PR) card	58 days
Renewing or replacing a permanent resident card	30 days

Family Sponsorship Processing Times: November 6, 2025

Application Type	Processing Time
Spouse, common-law or conjugal partner living outside Canada: Outside Quebec	About 14 months
Spouse, common-law or conjugal partner living outside Canada- In Quebec:	About 37 months

Economic Class Permanent Residency: November 6, 2025

Application Type	Processing Time	People Waiting in the Pool
Atlantic Immigration Program	About 37 months	About 13,300
Canadian experience class: Online via Express Entry	About 7 months	About 19,800
Provincial nominees	About 16 months	About 96,000
Provincial nominees: Online via Express Entry	About 6 months	About 10,700
Skilled workers (federal)	About 6 months	About 24,500
Skilled trades (federal)	Not enough data	Not enough data
Start-Up Visa	More Than 10 Years	About 43,800

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Temporary residence (visiting, studying, working and other): November 19, 2025

Country	Visitor visa	Work permit	Study permit	Super visa (parents and grandparents)
India	106 days	10 weeks	4 weeks	171 days
United Arab Emirates (UAE)	106 days	16 weeks	8 weeks	224 days
USA	35 days	6 weeks	4 weeks	58 days
Nigeria	26 days	8 weeks	7 weeks	49 days
Pakistan	85 days	8 weeks	7 weeks	202 days
Philippines	21 days	6 weeks	4 weeks	112 days
Singapore	23 days	11weeks	10 weeks	No processing time available

Other Visas

Application Type	Processing Time
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)	10 Days
International Experience Canada	Current season 5 weeks
September 12, 2024	September 12, 2024
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)	5 minutes

Factors That Affect The Processing Time for Outside Applicants

Understanding visa processing times is crucial for applicants applying from outside Canada. Several factors influence how quickly IRCC reviews applications, helping applicants prepare better and avoid unnecessary delays.

Volume of Applications: High demand can slow down processing. When many people apply for the same visa category, IRCC takes longer to review each case.

Completeness of the Application: Missing documents, incomplete forms, or unclear information can delay processing because IRCC must request additional details.

Country of Application: Processing times vary by applicant’s home country due to security checks, local office workload, and document verification.

Background and Security Checks: More complex security, criminality, or eligibility reviews can extend the processing time.

Biometrics and Medical Exams: Delays in scheduling or submitting biometrics and medical exams can stall your application.

Verification of Documents: If IRCC needs to verify employment records, education, financial documents, or identity proof, it may add extra processing days or weeks.

Program-Specific Demand: Some streams, such as Canada study permits, work permits, or family sponsorship, experience seasonal spikes, which can affect how quickly IRCC processes them.

Changes in Immigration Policies: New rules, caps, or system updates may cause temporary delays as IRCC adjusts procedures.

These factors play a major role in how long your application may take to be processed. By submitting complete documents, responding promptly to IRCC requests, and staying up to date on policy changes, applicants can significantly reduce the risk of delays and ensure a smoother overall process.

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