IRCC updated the latest visa immigration processing time on January 5, 2021. Comparing with the last update on December 22, some of the processing time for visa/immigration applications has fluctuated.
| Program Categories | Online | On Paper |
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Canadian visa application processing time | ||
| Temporary Resident Visa |
270 Days | 270 Days |
| Visitor Record |
195 Days | 195 Days |
| Super Visa | 284 Days | 284 Days |
| Study Permit |
34 Weeks | 34 Weeks |
| Study Permit Extension | 83 Days | 83 Days |
| Post Graduation Work Permit | 104 Days | 104 Days |
| Briding Open Work Permit |
104 Days | 104 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 |
23 Months | 23 Months |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program |
6 Months | 6 Months |
| Start-up Visa Program |
20 Months | 20 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 |
125 Days | 125 Days |
| PR Card Renewal |
100 Days | 100 Days |
Reference：CIC Processing Time Page
Canada Immigration or Citizenship Application Processing Time Complete Summary: