Immigration News: Latest IRCC Processing Times as of June 22, 2023

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The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the latest processing times for various immigration applications. These processing times provide valuable insights into the expected duration for decision-making on applications. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the current processing times and any changes compared to the previous week’s data.

Application TypeCurrent Processing TimeChange From Last Week
Citizenship grant19 monthsNo Change
Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship)*10 monthsNo Change
Resumption of citizenship30 monthsNo Change
Renunciation of Citizenship13 monthsNo Change
Search of citizenship records14 monthsNo Change
New PR card29 daysNo Change
PR card renewals95 days+1 Day
*Note: Citizenship certificate requests from countries other than the United States and Canada may experience delays. AOR letters or emails are being sent to citizenship applicants who applied between May 9, 2023

Family Sponsorship

Application TypeCurrent Processing TimeChange From Last Week
Spouse or common-law partner living outside Canada14 months-1 month
Spouse or common-law partner living outside Canada (Quebec)24 monthsNew category started this week
Spouse or common-law partner living inside Canada11 months-3 months
Spouse or common-law partner living inside Canada (Quebec)27 monthsNew category started this week
Parents or Grandparents PR (intention to live outside Quebec)24 monthsNo Change
Parents or Grandparents PR (intention to live in Quebec)45 monthsNew category started this week
*Note: From this week onwards, IRCC is reporting separate processing times for family sponsorship applications for Quebec and the rest of Canada

Canadian Passport

Application TypeCurrent Processing TimeChange From Last Week
In-Canada New Passport (Regular, submitted in person)10 business daysNo Change
In-Canada New Passport (Regular, submitted by mail)20 business daysNo Change
In-Canada Urgent pick-upBy the end of next business dayNo Change
In-Canada Express pick-up2-9 business daysNo Change
Regular passport application mailed from outside Canada20 business daysNo Change

Permanent Residency – Economic Class

Application TypeCurrent Processing TimeChange From Last Week
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)4 monthsNo Change
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)24 monthsNo Change
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)Not updated by IRCC since March 1No Change
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry10 monthsNo Change
Non-Express Entry PNP18 monthsNo Change
Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW)20 monthsNo Change
Quebec Business Class (entrepreneurs, investors, self-employed persons)65 monthsNo Change
Federal Self-Employed50 monthsNo Change
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)5 monthsNo Change
Start-Up Visa36 monthsNo Change

Temporary Resident Visas

Application TypeCurrent Processing TimeChange From Last Week
Visitor visa outside CanadaVaries by country
Visitor visa inside Canada (TRV)Online: 20 days<br>Paper-Based: 24 daysNo Change
Parents or Grandparents Super VisaVaries by country
Study Permit Outside Canada6 weeks-1 week
Visitor Extension (Visitor Record)Online: 147 days<br>Paper-Based: 108 days-7 days (online)<br>+3 days (paper-based)
Study Permit Inside Canada6 weeksNo Change
Study Permit ExtensionOnline: 91 days<br>Paper-Based: 204 days+11 days (online)
-5 days (paper-based)
Work Permit Outside CanadaVaries by country
Work Permit Inside CanadaOnline: 141 days<br>Paper-Based: 34 days+2 days (online)
+9 days (paper-based)
International Experience Canada (Current Season)9 weeks+1 week
Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP)53 days+1 day
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)5 minutesNo Change
Note: IRCC is currently prioritizing work permit applications for priority occupations only. Processing times may vary for non-priority occupations

Disclaimer: The provided information is based on the latest available data and may be subject to change. For the most accurate and up-to-date processing times, please refer to the official IRCC website.

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