IRCC processing times, in one place.

How long IRCC is taking right now for permanent residence, family sponsorship, citizenship and more, mirrored from IRCC’s published figures as of October 9, 2026. IRCC’s number is the time it took to finish 80% of recent applications.

6 monthsCanadian Experience Class, 53,900 waiting
7 monthsFederal Skilled Worker, 58,300 waiting
7 monthsPNP through Express Entry, 13,100 waiting
12 monthsCitizenship grant, 322,700 waiting

When should I hear back?

Pick your application and the date IRCC received it. The estimate uses IRCC’s current published time; nothing leaves your browser.

Temporary Residence

Visitor visa
varies by country · app estimate
2 months
Super visa (parents)
varies by country · app estimate
4 months
Study permit
varies by country · app estimate
3 months
Work permit
varies by country · app estimate
4 months

Economic Immigration

Atlantic Immigration Program
11,500 people waiting
26 months
Canadian Experience Class
Online via Express Entry · 53,900 people waiting
6 months
Caregivers (all programs)
36,400 people waiting · varies by country
77 months
Provincial Nominees, Express Entry
Online via Express Entry · 13,100 people waiting
7 months
Provincial Nominees, non-Express Entry
96,500 people waiting
13 months
Self-employed persons (Federal)
8,000 people waiting · varies by country
10 years
Quebec Business Class
3,600 people waiting · varies by country
75 months
Skilled workers (Federal)
Online via Express Entry · 58,300 people waiting
7 months
Skilled trades (Federal)
Online via Express Entry · app estimate
7 months
Skilled workers (Quebec)
20,500 people waiting · varies by country
11 months
Start-up visa
47,500 people waiting
10 years

Family Sponsorship

Spouse / partner (inside Canada)
55,600 people waiting
26 months
Spouse / partner (outside Canada)
65,600 people waiting
18 months
Dependent child
60,400 people waiting · varies by country
41 months
Parents & grandparents
35,600 people waiting
28 months

Refugees

Government-assisted refugees
17,900 people waiting · varies by country
14 months
Privately sponsored refugees
71,000 people waiting · varies by country
40 months

Humanitarian & Compassionate

Humanitarian and compassionate cases
58,800 people waiting · varies by country
10 years

Passport

Passport (in Canada)
app estimate
1 month

Citizenship

Citizenship grant
322,700 people waiting
12 months
Proof of citizenship (certificate)
130,700 people waiting
34 months

Permanent Resident Cards

PR card, renewal or replacement
app estimate
2 months
PR card, first card
app estimate
2 months

Replacing or Amending Documents

Verification of status
varies by country · app estimate
10 months
Amending immigration documents
varies by country · app estimate
10 months

Times marked “app estimate” are not in IRCC’s published table and use the app’s typical figure. Country-specific programs vary widely; check canada.ca for your visa office. The app tracks your own file against these times and alerts you when they change.

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