IRCC’s July 2 update showed shorter temporary residence processing times for several categories, especially work permits for applicants in Canada and Nigeria, and super visas from India. Some study permit and super visa applicants saw longer waits compared with the June 24 update.
Work permits
Work permit processing times continued to fall for applicants in Canada and Nigeria.
| Applying from | Current processing time, July 2 | Previous processing time, June 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 129 days | 144 days |
| India | 9 weeks | 9 weeks |
| Pakistan | 5 weeks | 5 weeks |
| Nigeria | 8 weeks | 9 weeks |
| United States | 4 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Philippines | 8 weeks | 8 weeks |
The service standard is:
- 120 days for in-Canada submissions, including initial applications and extensions
- 60 days for submissions from outside Canada
The in-Canada work permit estimate fell by 15 days, reaching its lowest level of the year. Nigeria-based applicants saw a one-week improvement.
Study permits
Study permit processing times increased for applicants applying from within Canada and India. No decreases were reported in this update.
| Applying from | Current processing time, July 2 | Previous processing time, June 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 7 weeks | 6 weeks |
| India | 5 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Pakistan | 6 weeks | 6 weeks |
| Nigeria | 5 weeks | 5 weeks |
| United States | 5 weeks | 5 weeks |
| Philippines | 4 weeks | 4 weeks |
The service standard is:
- 120 days for in-Canada submissions, including initial applications and extensions
- 60 days for submissions from outside Canada
Visitor visas
Visitor visa processing times shortened for applications from Canada, India, and Pakistan. Wait times increased slightly for applicants applying from Nigeria and the United States.
| Applying from | Current processing time, July 2 | Previous processing time, June 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 38 days | 42 days |
| India | 21 days | 22 days |
| Pakistan | 38 days | 43 days |
| Nigeria | 56 days | 54 days |
| United States | 32 days | 31 days |
| Philippines | 17 days | 17 days |
The service standard is:
- N/A for in-Canada submissions
- 14 days for submissions from outside Canada
Super visas
Super visa processing times changed most sharply for India and the United States. India’s estimate fell by 16 days, while the U.S. estimate rose by 19 days.
| Applying from | Current processing time, July 2 | Previous processing time, June 24 |
|---|---|---|
| India | 50 days | 66 days |
| Pakistan | 102 days | 95 days |
| Nigeria | 32 days | 34 days |
| United States | 123 days | 104 days |
| Philippines | 52 days | 42 days |
The service standard for super visas is 112 days.
Super visa applications cannot be submitted from within Canada.
Processing times and service standards are different
IRCC publishes processing times to help applicants estimate how long an application may take. These timelines are guidance only and do not guarantee that an application will be finalized within the listed period.
IRCC processing estimates fall into two categories:
- Historical estimates: based on how long IRCC has generally taken to finalize 80% of applications in the past
- Forward-looking estimates: based on current application volumes and IRCC’s processing capacity
Service standards are internal benchmarks for how quickly IRCC aims to process certain application types under normal conditions. IRCC typically aims to finalize about 80% of applications within the relevant service standard.
Some applications may be processed faster, while others may exceed the standard. Delays can result from backlogs, operational limits, or factors specific to an individual file.
Temporary residence processing times are updated weekly. Permanent residence and citizenship processing times are updated monthly. Service standards are reviewed less often; temporary residence service standards were last updated in 2018–2019.
Source article: www.cicnews.com
