IRCC updated the latest visa immigration processing time on March 30, 2021. Compared with the last update on March 23, the processing time for all programs has fluctuated slightly but did not change much. Work Permit processing time has reduced significantly.
| Program Categories | Online | On Paper |
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Canadian visa application processing time | ||
| Temporary Resident Visa |
460 Days | 460 Days |
| Visitor Record |
208 Days | 208 Days |
| Super Visa | 334 Days | 334 Days |
| Study Permit |
37 Weeks | 37 Weeks |
| Study Permit Extension | 56 Days | 56 Days |
| Post Graduation Work Permit | 41 Days | 41 Days |
| Briding Open Work Permit |
41 Days | 41 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 |
29 Months | 29 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 |
124 Days | 124 Days |
| PR Card Renewal |
77 Days | 77 Days |
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Reference：CIC Processing Time Page
Canada Immigration or Citizenship Application Processing Time Complete Summary: