IRCC updated the latest visa immigration processing time on December 22, 2020. Compared with the last update on December 15, the processing time for four items has changed. The processing time for student visa renewal has been reduced, while graduation work permit applications, PR Card applications and extensions have increased slightly.
| Program Categories | Online | On Paper |
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Canadian visa application processing time | ||
| Temporary Resident Visa |
282 Days | 282 Days |
| Visitor Record |
192 Days | 192 Days |
| Super Visa | 284 Days | 284 Days |
| Study Permit |
29 Weeks | 29 Weeks |
| Study Permit Extension | 68 Days | 68 Days |
| Post Graduation Work Permit | 118 Days | 118 Days |
| Briding Open Work Permit |
118 Days | 118 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 |
23 Months | 23 Months |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program |
6 Months | 6 Months |
| Start-up Visa Program |
20 Months | 20 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 |
129 Days | 129 Days |
| PR Card Renewal |
103 Days | 103 Days |
Reference：CIC Processing Time Page
Canada Immigration or Citizenship Application Processing Time Complete Summary: