IRCC updated the latest visa immigration processing time on April 6, 2021. Compared with the last update on March 30, all visa immigration processing time have slightly fluctuated, but the changes are not significant. The processing time for super visas has been significantly reduced, and the work and study permits have been slightly reduced.
| Program Categories | Online | On Paper |
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Canadian visa application processing time | ||
| Temporary Resident Visa |
460 Days | 460 Days |
| Visitor Record |
208 Days | 208 Days |
| Super Visa | 220 Days | 220 Days |
| Study Permit |
35 Weeks | 35 Weeks |
| Study Permit Extension | 56 Days | 56 Days |
| Post Graduation Work Permit | 34 Days | 34 Days |
| Briding Open Work Permit |
34 Days | 34 Days |
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Canadian immigration application processing time
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| Express Entry |
6 Months | 6 Months |
| Provincial Nominee Program |
21 Months | 21 Months |
| Self-employed Immigration |
34 Months | 34 Months |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program |
6 Months | 6 Months |
| Start-up Visa Program |
31 Months | 31 Months |
| Spouse/CommonLaw Sponsorship |
12 Months | 12 Months |
| (Grand) Parents Sponsorship |
20-24 Months | 20-24 Months |
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Canadian Citizenship/PR Card processing time
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| Citizenship |
12 Months | 12 Months |
| PR Card |
123 Days | 123 Days |
| PR Card Renewal |
74 Days | 74 Days |
Reference：CIC Processing Time Page
Canada Immigration or Citizenship Application Processing Time Complete Summary: