IRCC updated the latest visa immigration processing time on February 16, 2021. Compared with the last update on February 9, the processing time for visitor visas and study permits has increased slightly. Study permit renewals, work permits and PR Cards have slightly decreased. The number of applications has decreased, and other programs remain unchanged.
| Program Categories | Online | On Paper |
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Canadian visa application processing time | ||
| Temporary Resident Visa |
391 Days | 391 Days |
| Visitor Record |
202 Days | 202 Days |
| Super Visa | N/A Days | N/A Days |
| Study Permit |
38 Weeks | 38 Weeks |
| Study Permit Extension | 68 Days | 68 Days |
| Post Graduation Work Permit | 77 Days | 77 Days |
| Briding Open Work Permit |
77 Days | 77 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 |
88 Days | 88 Days |
| PR Card Renewal |
88 Days | 88 Days |
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Reference：CIC Processing Time Page
Canada Immigration or Citizenship Application Processing Time Complete Summary: