IRCC Reveals Latest Immigration Processing Times As of July 22, 2025
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On July 22, 2025, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that the processing times for immigration have been updated again for the month. While timelines for Temporary visas and PR cards are updated weekly, citizenship, PR, and family sponsorship programs get monthly updates.
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IRCC Citizenship Processing Times (Monthly)
IRCC reports the following processing times, as of July 2, 2025:
Service | Current Processing Time |
Citizenship Grant | 10 months |
Citizenship Certificate (Proof) | 5 months |
Resumption of Citizenship | Insufficient data |
Renunciation of Citizenship | 7 months |
Search of Citizenship Records | 15 months |
If you applied for citizenship before May 19, 2025, you can expect an Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) soon.
IRCC PR Card Processing Times: Latest Weekly Updates
Here are the latest PR card processing times from July 22, 2025:
Application Type | Current Processing Time | Change Since Last Week |
New PR Card | 45 days | Reduced by 3 days |
PR Card Renewal | 21 days | Increased by 1 day |
Family Sponsorship Processing Times: Latest IRCC Updates (Monthly)
Here are the family sponsorship processing times, as of July 2025:
Sponsorship Category | Processing Time | Change Since Last Update |
Spouse/Common-Law Partner - Outside Canada (Non-Quebec) | 11 months | No change |
Spouse/Common-Law Partner - Outside Canada (Quebec) | 38 months | Increased by 1 month |
Spouse/Common-Law Partner -Inside Canada (Non-Quebec) | 34 months | No change |
Spouse/Common-Law Partner - Inside Canada (Quebec) | 38 months | No change |
Parents/Grandparents—Non-Quebec | 36 months | No change |
Parents/Grandparents - Quebec | 48 months | No change |
Latest Canadian Passport Processing Times (Updated July 2025)
Passports are mandatory for travel and Identity verification. IRCC offers multiple service options to meet your needs:
Passport Service | Processing Time |
New Passport (In-Person) | 10 business days |
New Passport (Mail) | 20 business days |
Urgent Pick-Up | By the end of the next business day |
Express Pick-Up | 2–9 business days |
Regular Passport (Mailed from Outside Canada) | 20 business days |
Economic Class PR Processing Times (Monthly Updates)
Economic class programs feature Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) that focus on skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and investors. Here are the July 2, 2025, updates:
| Program | Category | Processing Time | Change Since Last Update | Status |
Express Entry Programs | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 5 months | No change | - |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) | 7 months | Increased by 1 month | - | |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) | Insufficient data | No change | Limited applications | |
| PNP via Express Entry | 8 months | No change | - | |
Provincial Nominee Programs | Non-Express Entry PNP | 19 months | No change | - |
| Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW) | 9 months | No change | - | |
| Quebec Business Class | Insufficient data | No change | Limited applications | |
Other Economic Programs | Federal Self-Employed | 58 months | Increased by 3 months | Long processing |
| Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) | 12 months | No change | - | |
| Start-Up Visa | 51 months | Increased by 8 months | Significant delay |
Note: If applying through Express Entry, ensure your profile is updated and improved; this will increase chances of faster processing.
Also Read: Canada Rolls Out New Express Entry Draw on July 21, Issues 202 PR Invitations
Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) Processing Times (Weekly Updates)
Here’s the full breakdown of all types of visitor visas, including study permits, work permits, and other temporary visas, for July 22, 2025:
Visitor Visa (Outside Canada)
Country | Processing Time | Change Since Last Update |
India | 31 days | Increased by 2 days |
United States | 20 days | No change |
Nigeria | 47 days | Decreased by 2 days |
Pakistan | 43 days | Increased by 4 days |
Philippines | 30 days | Reduced by 1 day |
Important Notes:
- Visitor Visa (Inside Canada): 14 days (no change)
- Visitor Extension: 202 days (reduced by 15 days)
Also Check Out: Canada Begins Public Consultations for 2026-28 Immigration Levels Plan).
Super Visa (Parents/Grandparents)
Country | Processing Time | Change Since Last Update |
India | 99 days | Increased by 8 days |
United States | 102 days | Increased by 29 days |
Nigeria | 61 days | Reduced by 2 days |
Pakistan | 156 days | Reduced by 3 days |
Philippines | 91 days | Reduced by 8 days |
Study Permit (Outside Canada)
Country | Processing Time | Change Since Last Update |
India | 3 weeks | No change |
United States | 8 weeks | Increased by 1 week |
Nigeria | 5 weeks | No change |
Pakistan | 10 weeks | Reduced by 1 week |
Philippines | 9 weeks | Unchanged |
Important Notes:
- Study Permit (Inside Canada): 11 weeks (no change)
- Study Permit Extension: 173 days (decreased by 2 days)
Work Permit (Outside Canada)
Country | Processing Time | Change Since Last Update |
India | 6 weeks | No change |
United States | 4 weeks | No change |
Nigeria | 8 weeks | Reduced by 1 week |
Pakistan | 7 weeks | Increased by 2 weeks |
Philippines | 6 weeks | No change |
Other Temporary Visas
Program | Processing Time | Change Since Last Update |
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) | 38 days | Decreased by 5 days |
International Experience Canada (IEC) | 5 weeks | No change |
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) | 5 minutes (up to 72 hours in some cases) | – |
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