IRCC updated the latest visa immigration processing time on March 16, 2021. Compared with the last update on March 9, the processing time for all programs has fluctuated slightly but did not change much.
| Program Categories | Online | On Paper |
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Canadian visa application processing time | ||
| Temporary Resident Visa |
460 Days | 460 Days |
| Visitor Record |
204 Days | 204 Days |
| Super Visa | 337 Days | 337 Days |
| Study Permit |
38 Weeks | 38 Weeks |
| Study Permit Extension | 60 Days | 60 Days |
| Post Graduation Work Permit | 58 Days | 58 Days |
| Briding Open Work Permit |
58 Days | 58 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 |
29 Months | 29 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 |
129 Days | 129 Days |
| PR Card Renewal |
83 Days | 83 Days |
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Reference：CIC Processing Time Page
Canada Immigration or Citizenship Application Processing Time Complete Summary: