IRCC updated the latest visa immigration processing time on January 19, 2021. Compared with the last update on January 12, the processing time for all visa immigration applications has fluctuated. The immigration programs have mostly remained the same.
| Program Categories | Online | On Paper |
|---|---|---|
|
Canadian visa application processing time | ||
| Temporary Resident Visa |
256 Days | 256 Days |
| Visitor Record |
202 Days | 202 Days |
| Super Visa | 295 Days | 295 Days |
| Study Permit |
35 Weeks | 35 Weeks |
| Study Permit Extension | 80 Days | 80 Days |
| Post Graduation Work Permit | 94 Days | 94 Days |
| Briding Open Work Permit |
94 Days | 94 Days |
|
Canadian immigration application processing time
|
||
| 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 |
28 Months | 28 Months |
| Spouse/CommonLaw Sponsorship |
12 Months | 12 Months |
| (Grand) Parents Sponsorship |
20-24 Months | 20-24 Months |
|
Canadian Citizenship/PR Card processing time
|
||
| Citizenship |
12 Months | 12 Months |
| PR Card |
120 Days | 120 Days |
| PR Card Renewal |
92 Days | 92 Days |
Reference：CIC Processing Time Page
Canada Immigration or Citizenship Application Processing Time Complete Summary: