IRCC has now shared the latest information regarding processing times, for May 20, 2025.

These estimates help people planning to apply for visas, permanent residency (PR), citizenship or passports.

If you wish to study, work or settle in Canada or if you’re already in the country looking to renew your documents, these schedules will guide you.

The times to process applications by IRCC are updated in real time to give accurate estimates for 80% of applications.

Since last year, IRCC has introduced a modern tool that gives exact timelines, instead of using the old system.

Updates for temporary visas and PR cards are now published every week and updates for citizenship, PR and family sponsorships are released monthly.

The estimates are updated as the IRCC gets more applications and changes how many it can process, so they are vital for your next steps.

We provide a straightforward outline of the latest IRCC processing times, so you stay updated and have a better shot at a hassle-free application process.

Use fresh data, references and helpful advice to sail through the Canadian immigration system in 2025.

Keynote: These figures are estimates and not sure things. How long you have to wait depends on how complicated your application is and on any extra checks that need to be done.

Citizenship Processing Times (Updated Monthly)

IRCC has increased processing times for citizenship applications. Here’s the latest:

Citizenship Grant: 10 months (up from 8 months)

Citizenship Certificate: 4 months (up from 3 months)

Renunciation of Citizenship: 7 months (down from 8 months)

Search of Citizenship Records: 15 months (unchanged)

Resumption of Citizenship: Insufficient data for an estimate

Alert: If you applied for citizenship around April 7, 2025, expect an Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) notice soon.

Delays may occur for citizenship certificate requests from outside Canada or the U.S.

Permanent Residency (PR) Card Processing Times (Updated Weekly)

PR card processing times have seen slight increases, reflecting higher demand. Check the latest updates:

New PR Card: 47 days (up from 35 days since April 30)

PR Card Renewal: 12 days (increased by 2 days since last month’s update)

Pro Tip: Ensure your application is complete to avoid delays, as incomplete submissions can extend processing.

Family Sponsorship Processing Times (Updated Monthly)

Family sponsorship timelines vary by region and application type, with Quebec often facing longer waits due to additional provincial requirements.

Here’s the breakdown:

Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, Non-Quebec): 10 months (down from 11 months)

Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, Quebec): 36 months (up from 35 months)

Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada, Non-Quebec): 29 months (up from 24 months)

Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada, Quebec): 36 months (unchanged)

Parents/Grandparents PR (Non-Quebec): 36 months (unchanged)

Parents/Grandparents PR (Quebec): 48 months (no change)

Insight: Quebec’s extended timelines stem from its unique immigration agreements with the federal government.

Therefore, if you are sponsoring family members in Quebec, make plans accordingly.

Canadian Passport Processing Times (Updated May 1, 2025)

Passport processing remains consistent, with options for urgent or express services:

New Passport (In-Person): 10 business days (no change)

New Passport (Mail): 20 business days (no change)

Urgent Pick-Up: By the end of the next business day

Express Pick-Up: 2–9 business days

Regular Passport (Mailed from Outside Canada): 20 business days (no change)

Permanent Residency Economic Class (Updated Monthly)

Economic class PR programs, such as Express Entry, cater to skilled workers and entrepreneurs.

Here’s the latest:

Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 5 months (no change)

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): 5 months (down from 6 months)

Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP): Insufficient data

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry: 5 months (down from 6 months)

Non-Express Entry PNP: 20 months (down from 21 months)

Non-Express Entry PNP: 20 months (down from 21 months)

Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW): 9 months (no change)

Quebec Business Class: Not enough data

Federal Self-Employed: 53 months (up from 50 months)

Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP): 11 months (No change)

Start-Up Visa: 41 months (up from 40 months)

Temporary Resident Visas (Updated Weekly)

Temporary visa processing times vary by country and visa type. Below are key updates from May 20, 2025:

1. Visitor Visa (Outside Canada)

India: 19 days (no change)

United States: 19 days (increases by 1 day)

Nigeria: 100 days (increases by 4 days)

Pakistan: 27 days (increases by 1 day)

Philippines: 29 days (increases by 1 day)

2. Visitor Visa (Inside Canada)

Processing Time: 23 days (up from 20 days since April 30)

3. Visitor Extension

Processing Time: 161 days (reduces by 8 days since last week)

4. Super Visa (Parents/Grandparents)

India: 82 days (reduces by 23 days)

United States: 94 days (increases by 15 days)

Nigeria: 61 days (reduces by 8 days)

Pakistan: 172 days (reduces by 1 day)

Philippines: 116 days (increases by 3 days)

5. Study Permit (Outside Canada)

India: 10 weeks (increases by 1 week)

United States: 5 weeks (unchanged)

Nigeria: 5 weeks (no change)

Pakistan: 11 weeks (reduces by 1 week)

Philippines: 17 weeks (increases by 2 weeks)

6. Study Permit (Inside Canada)

Processing Time: 5 weeks (no change

7. Study Permit Extension

Processing Time: 236 days (increases by 2 days)

8. Work Permit (Outside Canada)

India: 15 weeks (reduces by 1 week)

United States: 9 weeks (reduces by 2 weeks)

Nigeria: 12 weeks (increases by 2 weeks)

Pakistan: 6 weeks (reduces by 1 week)

Philippines: 6 weeks (no change)

9. Work Permit (Inside Canada)

Processing Time: 238 days (increases by 1 day)

10. Other Temporary Visas

Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP): 18 days (increases by 5 days)

International Experience Canada (IEC): 5 weeks (no change)

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): 5 minutes (some cases may take up to 72 hours)