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IRCC Processing Times 2026

Last updated: April 15, 2026 — Source: IRCC / canada.ca

Standard (0–8 wks)Moderate (9–16 wks)Extended (16+ wks)

Citizenship Grant

Canadian Citizenship Grant12–18 weeks

Express Entry

Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class6–8 weeks

Express Entry — Federal Skilled Trades6–8 weeks

Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker6–8 weeks

PR Card Renewal

PR Card Renewal10–16 weeks

Provincial Nominee

Provincial Nominee (EE stream)6–8 weeks

Provincial Nominee (non-EE stream)18–24 weeks

Spousal Sponsorship

Spousal Sponsorship — Inland12–20 weeks

Spousal Sponsorship — Outland9–14 weeks

Study Permit

Study permit extension (inside Canada)16–20 weeks

Study permit (outside Canada)6–18 weeks

Super Visa

Super Visa (Parents & Grandparents)8–17 weeks

Visitor Visa (TRV)

Visitor visa extension (inside Canada)16–20 weeks

Visitor visa (TRV) — outside Canada4–8 weeks

Work Permit

LMIA-based Work Permit7–19 weeks

Open Work Permit5–13 weeks

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)5–19 weeks

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