Canada Immigration Processing Times Since July 2025: What Changed?
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Since July 2025, several Canadian immigration pathways' processing times have undergone a significant shift from minor to major changes. Let us have a closer look at the changed processing timelines for different Canada visa types from July 17, 2025.
1. Permanent Residency Applications
The processing time for Express Entry applications has been mostly stable, with only a slight increase noted in the Federal Skilled Worker Program stream.
The current IRCC Service Standard is 180 days.
| Application Type | Current Processing Time | Processing Time (July 17, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Experience Class | 5 months | 5 months |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | 7 months | 6 months |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | N/A* | N/A* |
Read Next: September 2025 Express Entry Draw Predictions & CRS Score Trends
2. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Applications
No reductions have been noted for the processing times for Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) applications; however, the applications not processed through the Express Entry now require a little extra time.
The current IRCC Service Standard for Base PNP is 11months, and for enhanced PNP (electronic) is 180 days
| Application Type | Current Processing Time | Processing Time (July 17, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Through Express Entry (enhanced) | 8 months | 8 months |
| Not through Express Entry (base) | 20 months | 19 months |
3. Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) Applications
The processing times for the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) applications have witnessed a slight increase compared to July.
However, AIP candidates have the benefit of a special work permit, which allows them to work in Canada for up to 2 years while their applications are being processed.
| Application Type | Current Processing Time | Processing Time (July 17, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Immigration Program | 13 months | 12 months |
4. Family Sponsorship Applications
The processing times for spousal and partner sponsorship might vary based on application class and also based on whether applicants plan to live inside or outside Quebec. Most of the categories have witnessed a growth of 2 months for processing, while the Quebec-based family class application had a jump of 4 months.
The current IRCC Service Standard for the overseas Family Class (priority) is 12 months, and for SCLPC applications, no service standards have been set so far.
| Category | Current Processing Time | Processing Time (July 17, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| SCLPC, outside Quebec | 36 months | 34 months |
| Family Class, outside Quebec | 13 months | 11 months |
| SCLPC, Quebec | 40 months | 38 months |
| Family Class, Quebec | 41 months | 37 months |
5. Temporary Residence Applications
For Temporary Resident Visas (TRV) outside Canada
The processing time for visitor visas continues to vary based on the country you are applying from. Some countries have witnessed increased delays, while others, like Nigeria, have seen faster processing times
The current IRCC Service Standard is 14 days.
| Country | Current Processing Time | Processing Time (July 17, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| India | 58 days | 28 days |
| Pakistan | 48 days | 36 days |
| Nigeria | 32 days | 56 days |
| Philippines | 20 days | 33 days |
| United States | 23 days | 21 days |
For Temporary Resident Visas (TRV) Inside Canada
For in-country visitor visa applications in Canada, the processing time is a bit faster, comparatively.
| Category | Current Processing Time | Processing Time (July 17, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor Visa inside Canada | 14 days | 18 days |
Visitor Records
Applicants who are applying to extend or modify their stay in Canada from within the country have witnessed a shorter wait time in comparison to July 2025
| Category | Current Processing Time | Processing Time (July 17, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor Record | 1476days | 193 days |
6. Work Permit Applications
Work permit applications placed from outside Canada have varying wait times, just like the visitor visa applications. The changes in processing times include
| Country | Current Processing Time | Processing Time (July 17, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| India | 8 weeks | 7 weeks |
| Pakistan | 9 weeks | 5 weeks |
| Nigeria | 11 weeks | 12 weeks |
| Philippines | 6 weeks | 6 weeks |
| United States | 3 weeks | 4 weeks |
The current IRCC Service Standard for work visas to Canada is 60 days (outside Canada) and 120 days for in-Canada applications and extensions.
The in-Canada applications processing time has also witnessed a slight increase compared to July 2025
| Category | Current Processing Time | Processing Time (July 17, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| In-Canada | 188 days | 182 days |
7. Study Permit Applications
Like the work permit applications from outside Canada, the Canada student visa processing time also varies based on the applicant’s country of residence. The changed processing times include:
| Country | Current Processing Time | Processing Time (July 17, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| India | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Pakistan | 9 weeks | 11 weeks |
| Nigeria | 8 weeks | 5 weeks |
| Philippines | 7 weeks | 10 weeks |
| United States | 10 weeks | 7 weeks |
For applications placed from inside Canada, the study permit processing time includes
| Category | Current Processing Time | Processing Time (July 17, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Study Permit (from Inside Canada) | 10 weeks | 12 weeks |
| Study permit Extension | 164 days | 180 days |
The current IRCC Service Standard for student visas to Canada is 60 days (outside Canada) and 120 days for in-Canada applications and extensions.
Read Next: Increased Fund Requirements for Canadian Study Permits Now in Effect
8. Citizenship Applications
The processing times for Canadian Citizenship applications have remained unchanged throughout he time period.
| Category | Current Processing Time | Processing Time (July 17, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Citizenship | 5 months | 5 months |
Applications for citizenship that have been submitted from outside Canada could take an additional 3 to 4 months to be processed.
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Overall, as we observe, Canada’s immigration processing times have witnessed both increases and decreases since July, depending on the visa pathway. To avoid expected delays and ensure a smooth visa application process, consider reaching out to GetGIS for Canada PR guidance.
