IRCC updated the latest visa immigration processing time on May 4, 2021. Compared with the last update on April 27, all visa immigration processing time have slightly increased. Study Permit processing time has reduced from 12 weeks to 10 weeks.
| Program Categories | Online | On Paper |
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Canadian visa application processing time | ||
| Temporary Resident Visa |
388 Days | 388 Days |
| Visitor Record |
207 Days | 207 Days |
| Super Visa | 207 Days | 207 Days |
| Study Permit |
10 Weeks | 10 Weeks |
| Study Permit Extension | 57 Days | 57 Days |
| Post Graduation Work Permit | 38 Days | 38 Days |
| Briding Open Work Permit |
38 Days | 38 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 |
121 Days | 121 Days |
| PR Card Renewal |
66 Days | 66 Days |
Reference：CIC Processing Time Page
Canada Immigration or Citizenship Application Processing Time Complete Summary: