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
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
Canadian immigration application processing time
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
Canadian Citizenship/PR Card processing time
Citizenship	12 Months	12 Months
PR Card	88 Days	88 Days
PR Card Renewal	88 Days	88 Days
Updated on 2021/02/16