IRCC updated the latest visa immigration processing time on March 2, 2021. Compared with the last update on February 23, the processing time for super visa, work permit and Permanent Residence Card renewal have slightly reduced. The processing time for Permanent Residence Card application is slightly increased. Other items remain unchanged.
| Program Categories | Online | On Paper |
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Canadian visa application processing time | ||
| Temporary Resident Visa |
462 Days | 462 Days |
| Visitor Record |
203 Days | 203 Days |
| Super Visa | 337 Days | 337 Days |
| Study Permit |
38 Weeks | 38 Weeks |
| Study Permit Extension | 67 Days | 67 Days |
| Post Graduation Work Permit | 73 Days | 73 Days |
| Briding Open Work Permit |
73 Days | 73 Days |
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Canadian immigration application processing time
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| Express Entry |
6 Months | 6 Months |
| Provincial Nominee Program |
22 Months | 22 Months |
| Self-employed Immigration |
24 Months | 24 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 |
107 Days | 107 Days |
| PR Card Renewal |
87 Days | 87 Days |
Reference：CIC Processing Time Page
Canada Immigration or Citizenship Application Processing Time Complete Summary: