IRCC updated the latest visa immigration processing time on February 2, 2021. Compared with the last update on January 26, the travel/visa processing time has increased significantly, the super visa and study visa have increased slightly, while the study permit Renewals and work permits have decreased. For immigration programs, the provincial nominated and self-employed immigration increased by one month, start-up visa increased by 3 months, the PR Card application and extension were reduced. Other projects remained unchanged.
| Program Categories | Online | On Paper |
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Canadian visa application processing time | ||
| Temporary Resident Visa |
371 Days | 371 Days |
| Visitor Record |
202 Days | 202 Days |
| Super Visa | 317 Days | 317 Days |
| Study Permit |
36 Weeks | 36 Weeks |
| Study Permit Extension | 75 Days | 75 Days |
| Post Graduation Work Permit | 84 Days | 84 Days |
| Briding Open Work Permit |
84 Days | 84 Days |
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Canadian immigration application processing time
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| Express Entry |
6 Months | 6 Months |
| Provincial Nominee Program |
22 Months | 22 Months |
| Self-employed Immigration |
24 Months | 24 Months |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program |
6 Months | 6 Months |
| Start-up Visa Program |
31 Months | 31 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 |
99 Days | 99 Days |
| PR Card Renewal |
90 Days | 90 Days |
Reference：CIC Processing Time Page
Canada Immigration or Citizenship Application Processing Time Complete Summary: