Big Changes in New IRCC Processing Times for September 2025
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The updated processing time (as of September 2025) provides recommendations for applicants across Canada's immigration pathways, which include citizenship, PR cards, family sponsorships, passports, permanent residency, and temporary visas.
The figures below reflect the average benchmark calculated from 80% of finalized cases; however, applicants should still expect possible delays due to peak periods, errors, or additional reviews.
Citizenship Applications
Obtaining a full Canadian citizenship represents a step for numerous newcomers building a lasting presence in the nation. Grasping these timelines for naturalization requests enables candidates to align their preparations and anticipate upcoming requirements.
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Category |
Processing Time (September 2025) |
Change Since August 2025 |
|
Citizenship Grant |
11 months |
Increased by 1 month |
|
Citizenship Certificate (Proof) |
5 months |
No change |
|
Renunciation of Citizenship |
10 months |
Increased by 5 months |
|
Search of Citizenship Records |
13 months |
Reduced by 1 month |
|
Resumption of Citizenship |
Insufficient data |
No change |
Note: Submissions lodged before July 14, 2025, should receive an Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) in the coming weeks.
Permanent Resident (PR) Cards
Confirmation cards for permanent residents are important tools for recent arrivals for those extending their status, essential for border crossings and official verifications:
Application Type | Processing Time (September 2025) | Change Since Last Week |
New PR Card | 46 days | Increased by 8 days |
PR Card Renewals | 33 days | No change |
Family Sponsorship Timelines
Family sponsorships empower Canadian nationals and permanent residents to consolidate households.
Sponsorship Category | Processing Time (September 2025) | Change Since Last Update |
Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, Non-Quebec) | 15 months | Increased by 2 months |
Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, Quebec) | 41 months | No change |
Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada, Non-Quebec) | 23 months | Reduced by 13 months |
Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada, Quebec) | 38 months | Reduced by 2 months |
Parents/Grandparents PR (Non-Quebec) | 26 months | Reduced by 10 months |
Parents/Grandparents PR (Quebec) | 44 months | Reduced by 4 months |
Quebec cases routinely take longer due to parallel provincial and federal review processes.
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Passport Issuance
Official travel documents are essential for mobility and personal authentication. IRCC accommodates varied urgency levels through tiered services.
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Passport Application Type |
Processing Time |
|
New Passport (In-Person) |
10 business days |
|
New Passport (Mail within Canada) |
20 business days |
|
Urgent Pick-Up |
By end of next business day |
|
Express Pick-Up |
2–9 business days |
|
Regular Passport (Mailed from Abroad) |
20 business days |
No changes noted in recent weeks for passport processing.
Economic Permanent Residency (PR) Streams
Quick options like CEC and FSWP continue to offer shorter wait times than most provincial and Quebec routes. The growing backlog now exceeds 958,850 cases, stretching IRCC’s resources as application volumes rise.
PR Stream | Processing Time | Change Since Last Update |
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 5 months | No change |
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) | 6 months | Reduced by 1 month |
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP, Express Entry) | 8 months | No change |
Non-Express Entry PNP | 19 months | Reduced by 1 month |
Quebec Skilled Workers | 11 months | Increased by 2 months |
Federal Self-Employed | 61 months | Increased by 1 month |
Start-Up Visa | 53 months | Increased |
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Temporary Resident Visas (Including Visitor, Study, Work Permits)
Visitor Visas
Application Type | Processing Time (September 2025) | Change Since Last Update |
Visitor Visa (From India) | 73 days | Increased by 4 days |
Visitor Visa (Inside Canada) | 15 days | No change |
Super Visa (Parents/Grandparents)
Visa Category | Processing Time (September 2025) | Change Since Last Update |
Super Visa (From India) | 143 days | Increased by 3 days |
Timelines vary by country, commonly longer than standard visitor visas.
Study Permits
Location | Processing Time | Change Since Last Update |
From India | 4 weeks | No change |
From United States | 10 weeks | No change |
Inside Canada | 6 weeks | No change |
Study Permit Extension | 169 days | No significant change |
Work Permits
Location | Processing Time | Change Since Last Update |
From India | 8 weeks | No change |
From United States | 3 weeks | No change |
Inside Canada (including extensions) | 192 days | Slight increase |
Other Temporary Programs
Program | Processing Time |
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program | 68 days |
International Experience Canada | 5 weeks |
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) | 5 minutes to 72 hours |
Note: These processing times are highly affected by case complexity, seasonal surges, and compliance checks.
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