The Canadian Immigration Bureau updated the latest visa immigration processing time on January 26, 2021. Compared with the last update on January 19, the processing time for travel/study/work visas has fluctuated slightly, and other programs remain unchanged.
| Program Categories | Online | On Paper |
|---|---|---|
|
Canadian visa application processing time | ||
| Temporary Resident Visa |
255 Days | 255 Days |
| Visitor Record |
202 Days | 202 Days |
| Super Visa | 301 Days | 301 Days |
| Study Permit |
35 Weeks | 35 Weeks |
| Study Permit Extension | 80 Days | 80 Days |
| Post Graduation Work Permit | 94 Days | 94 Days |
| Briding Open Work Permit |
94 Days | 94 Days |
|
Canadian immigration application processing time
|
||
| 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 |
28 Months | 28 Months |
| Spouse/CommonLaw Sponsorship |
12 Months | 12 Months |
| (Grand) Parents Sponsorship |
20-24 Months | 20-24 Months |
|
Canadian Citizenship/PR Card processing time
|
||
| Citizenship |
12 Months | 12 Months |
| PR Card |
120 Days | 120 Days |
| PR Card Renewal |
92 Days | 92 Days |
|
| ||
Reference：CIC Processing Time Page
Canada Immigration or Citizenship Application Processing Time Complete Summary: