IRCC Revises Processing Times Yet Again in October 2025 — Here’s the Latest

Kritika Pandey

Updated On Oct 10, 2025

IRCC Revises Processing Times Yet Again in October 2025 — Here’s the Latest

As of October 8, 2025, IRCC released the latest processing times. IRCC processing times show when reunions, studies, and new careers begin for applicants. From 2022, Canada uses a dynamic, case-based tool that reflects the experience of 80% of applicants, meaning these numbers offer real-world expectations, not just theoretical government targets.

Note: Processing times are approximate, not guaranteed. Individual circumstances, like background checks, country of application, and IRCC’s operational capacity, can make cases shorter or longer than the posted timelines.

Citizenship Applications

Application Type	Processing Time (Oct 2025)	Change Since Last Update
Citizenship Grant	13 months	Increased by 2 months
Citizenship Certificate	7 months	Increased by 2 months

In case you are requesting a certificate from outside Canada or the US, expect further delays. IRCC is currently issuing Acknowledgement of Receipt letters for citizenship applications filed around July 21, 2025.

Also Read: Canada Immigration Levels Plan 2026-28 Coming in November 2025; Targets Likely to Rise

Permanent Resident (PR) Cards

Application Type	Processing Time (Oct 2025)	Change Since Last Week
New PR Card	57 days	Increased by 1 day
PR Card Renewal	32 days	No change

Family Sponsorship

Sponsorship Category	Processing Time (Oct 2025)
Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, Non-Quebec)	15 months
Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, Quebec)	41 months
Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada, Non-Quebec)	24 months
Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada, Quebec)	37 months
Parents/Grandparents (Non-Quebec)	26 months
Parents/Grandparents (Quebec)	44 months

Note: Quebec’s additional provincial requirements make its programs slower overall.

Visitor and Super Visas

Visitor Visas from Outside Canada (Updated Weekly):

Country/Application	Processing Time (Oct 2025)	Change
India	77 days	Increased by 2 days
United States	24 days	Increased by 1 day
Nigeria	28 days	No change
Pakistan	45 days	Increased by 4 days
Philippines	18 days	No change
Visitor Visa within Canada	16 days	Increased by 1 day
Visitor Record Extension	165 days	No change

Super Visa (for parents/grandparents):

Country	Processing Time (Oct 2025)	Change Since Last Update
India	157 days	Increased by 4 days
United States	78 days	No change
Nigeria	50 days	Decreased by 2 days
Pakistan	152 days	Increased by 1 day
Philippines	71 days	Increased by 3 days

Also Read: Canada’s IRCC Announces Which PR Applications It Will Process in 2025

Study Permits

From Outside Canada

Country/Category	Processing Time (Oct 2025)	Change/Note
India	4 weeks	No change
Philippines	4 weeks	No change
United States	10 weeks	No change
Pakistan	10 weeks	Increased by 1 week
Nigeria	8 weeks	No change
Inside Canada (initial)	8 weeks	Increased by 2 weeks
Study Permit Extension	171 days	No change

Within Canada

Application Type	Processing Time (Oct 2025)	Change Since Last Update
Work Permits (Inside Canada, Initial & Extension)	200 days	Increased by 4 days
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program	71 days	Increased by 1 day
International Experience Canada (IEC)	5 weeks	No change

This was all for October’s latest processing timelines. Before we wrap, keep in mind that staying current with IRCC timelines helps avoid unexpected holdups and keeps plans realistic as demand surges and policies shift.

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