IRCC Updates Tool Allowing Applicants to Track Personalized PR and Citizenship Processing Times
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has enhanced its online processing time tool to provide applicants for permanent residence (PR) and citizenship with a clearer understanding of when they can expect a decision.
What’s New in the IRCC Tool?
The updated tool now asks two simple questions to generate personalized results:
- “Have you already applied?”
- “When did you apply?”
If you’ve already submitted your application, the tool will now display:
- The estimated time left before a decision is made.
- The number of people ahead of you in the queue.
- The total number of people waiting for a decision.
It also compares your processing time with that of people applying:
For instance, a fictional applicant named Sally applied to the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) in May 2025. When checking her status in October 2025, the system shows she has about 26 months left to wait, with around 9,500 people ahead of her. Meanwhile, someone applying today through AIP would face a total processing time of about 37 months.
If you haven’t applied yet, the tool will instead display the current overall processing time and the total number of applications waiting in line. In a related example, Sally’s friend Rachel, who hasn’t applied yet, learns that the AIP currently takes around 37 months, with 13,100 people waiting for a decision.
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What Programs are Covered in the New Update?
Category | Program / Type |
Economic Immigration | Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) |
Express Entry Streams | |
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | |
Self-Employed Persons Program | |
Quebec Business Class | |
Start-up Visa Program | |
Family Sponsorship | Spouse or Common-law Partner (inside or outside Canada) |
Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) | |
Citizenship | Citizenship Grant Applications |
Citizenship Certificates (Proof of Citizenship) | |
Other Categories | Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds |
Refugee Applications (Protected Persons and Convention Refugees) |
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Note: All other application types not listed above, such as applications to replace or amend a document, have not been affected by the new IRCC processing times tool update.
Want to Know Exactly When Your PR or Citizenship Application Will Be Processed?
IRCC’s updated tool now gives you personalized processing times based on your application date. If you need expert guidance on your Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program, or family sponsorship application, GetGIS is here to help you every step of the way. Our experienced consultants provide tailored support to enhance your chances of a smooth and successful immigration journey to Canada.
