Latest IRCC Processing Times: March 2025 Update
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The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated processing times as of March 5, 2025, bringing significant changes. Applicants can expect variations in wait times across different visa categories. Let’s explore the latest processing timelines to plan your application effectively.
IRCC Processing Time Updates: Changes in March 2025
As of March 2025, IRCC has revised processing times for various visa types. These updates are based on application demand and processing capacity. Below is a detailed overview of the latest timelines for each visa category.
Canada Citizenship and PR Card Processing Times (Updated Monthly and Weekly)
| Visa/Program Type | Processing Time | Notes on Changes Since the Last Update |
|---|---|---|
| Citizenship Grant | 9 months | Increases by 1 month |
| Citizenship Certificate* | 4 months | Increases by 1 month |
| Resumption of Citizenship | Not enough data | Unchanged |
| Renunciation of Citizenship | 10 months | Reduces by 2 months |
| Search of Citizenship Records | 16 months | Unchanged |
| New PR Card | 16 days | Reduces by 8 days |
| PR Card Renewals | 14 days | Reduces by 1 day |
Also Read: What’s New in Canada Express Entry System in 2025?
Family Sponsorship Processing Times (Updated Monthly)
| Visa/Program Type | Processing Time | Notes on Changes Since the Last Update |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, excluding Quebec) | 11 months | Increases by 1 month |
| Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, for Quebec) | 35 months | Reduces by 1 month |
| Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada, Non-Quebec) | 24 months | Reduces by 4 months |
| Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada, for Quebec) | 35 months | Increases by 1 month |
| Parents/Grandparents PR (Non-Quebec) | 33 months | Reduces by 1 month |
| Parents/Grandparents PR (Quebec) | 48 months | Unchanged |
Canadian Passport Processing Times
| Passport Type | Processing Time | Notes on Changes Since the Last Update |
|---|---|---|
| In-Canada New Passport (In-Person, Regular) | 10 business days | Unchanged |
| In-Canada New Passport (Mail, Regular) | 20 business days | Unchanged |
| In-Canada Urgent Pick-Up | By end of next business day | Unchanged |
| In-Canada Express Pick-Up | 2 to 9 business days | Unchanged |
| Regular Passport (Mailed from Outside Canada) | 20 business days | Unchanged |
Permanent Residency Economic Class Processing Times (Updated Monthly)
| Visa/Program Type | Processing Time | Notes on Changes Since the Last Update |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 5 months | Unchanged |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) | 5 months | Reduces by 1 month |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) | Not enough data | Unchanged |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry | 7 months | Increases by 1 month |
| Non-Express Entry PNP | 21 months | Unchanged |
| Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW) | 9 months | Unchanged |
| Quebec Business Class (Entrepreneurs/Investors/Self-Employed) | 71 months | Unchanged |
| Federal Self-Employed | 49 months | Unchanged |
| Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) | 10 months | Increases by 1 month |
| Start-Up Visa | 40 months | Unchanged |
Temporary Resident Visas Processing Times (Updated Weekly)
1. Canada Visitor Visa Processing Times
| Visa/Program Type | Processing Time | Notes on Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor Visa Outside Canada: India | 105 days | Reduced by 9 days |
| Visitor Visa Outside Canada: Nigeria | 145 days | Reduced by 3 days |
| Visitor Visa Outside Canada: United States | 22 days | Reduced by 4 days |
| Visitor Visa Outside Canada: Pakistan | 16 days | Increased by 1 day |
| Visitor Visa Outside Canada: Philippines | 14 days | Unchanged |
| Visitor Visa Extension (Visitor Record) | 116 days | Reduced by 3 days |
| Visitor Visa inside Canada | 18 days | Reduced by 5 days |
2. Super Visa Processing Time
| Visa/Program Type | Processing Time | Notes on Changes since last update |
|---|---|---|
| India | 125 days | Reduced by 3 days |
| Nigeria | 41 days | Reduced by 3 days |
| United States | 246 days | Increased by 24 days |
| Pakistan | 106 days | Increased by 45 days |
| Philippines | 129 days | Reduced by 5 days |
Check Out: Canada’s New Immigration Rules for Temporary Residents in 2025
3. Study Permit (Outside and Inside Canada)
| Visa/Program Type | Processing Time | Notes on Changes since last update |
|---|---|---|
| India | 15 weeks | Unchanged |
| Nigeria | 8 weeks | Unchanged |
| United States | 5 weeks | Reduced by 3 week |
| Pakistan | 8 weeks | Unchanged |
| Philippines | 5 weeks | Unchanged |
| Study Permits (Inside Canada) | 3 weeks | Unchanged |
| Study Permit Extension | 112 days | Unchanged |
4. Work Permit (Outside and Inside Canada)
| Visa/Program Type | Processing Time | Notes on Changes since last update |
|---|---|---|
| India | 20 weeks | Unchanged |
| Nigeria | 16 weeks | Increased by 1 week |
| United States | 81 weeks | Increased by 66 week |
| Pakistan | 8 weeks | Unchanged |
| Philippines | 5 weeks | Reduced by 1 week |
| Work Permit Inside Canada (online) | 114 days | Reduced by 3 days |
Other TRV Visas
| Visa/Program Type | Processing Time | Notes on Changes since last update |
|---|---|---|
| International Experience Canada (Current Season) | 2 weeks | Increased by 1 weeks |
| Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) | 12 days | Unchanged |
| Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) | 5 minutes | Unchanged |
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