Updated IRCC Processing Times Out for November 2025
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On November 12, 2025, IRCC released its latest processing time update, revealing a mixed picture across different immigration categories. The numbers show where applicants can expect improvements and where delays continue, making it more important than ever to plan and follow IRCC updates closely.
Citizenship Processing Times: Updated Monthly
|
Application Type |
Number of People Waiting |
Processing Time (Nov 6, 2025) |
Change Since October |
|
Citizenship Grant |
~290,700 ⬆ +7,000 |
13 months |
No change |
|
Citizenship Certificate* |
~39,000 ⬆ +3,600 |
9 months |
⬆ +1 month |
|
Resumption of Citizenship |
Not available |
Not enough data |
No change |
|
Renunciation of Citizenship |
Not available |
22 months |
⬆ +12 months |
|
Search of Citizenship Records |
Not available |
13 months |
No change |
Note: No more delays for citizenship certificates from outside Canada or the United States.
Also Read: Canada's Job Market Bounces Back in October, Unemployment Falls to 6.9%
PR Card Processing Times
Application Type | Processing Time (November 2025) | Change Since Late October 2025 |
New PR Card Application | 61 days | Slight increase (+2 days) |
PR Card Renewal | 29 days | Slight improvement (-1 day) |
Family Sponsorship Processing
Sponsorship Category | Processing Time (Months) | Change Since Last Month |
Spouse/common-law partner outside Canada (non-Quebec) | 14 | Decrease |
Spouse/common-law partner outside Canada (Quebec) | 37 | No change |
Spouse/common-law partner inside Canada (non-Quebec) | 20 | No change |
Spouse/common-law partner inside Canada (Quebec) | 37 | No change |
Parents/grandparents (non-Quebec) | 42 | Increase |
Parents/grandparents (Quebec) | 50 | Increase |
Also Read: Canada Increases Off-Campus Working Hours for International Students in 2026
Humanitarian and Protected Persons
|
Application Category |
Processing Time |
|
Humanitarian & Compassionate (Outside Quebec) |
More than 10 years |
|
Humanitarian & Compassionate (Inside Quebec) |
More than 10 years |
|
Protected Persons (Outside Quebec) |
About 100 months (~8.3 years) |
|
Protected Persons (Inside Quebec) |
About 106 months (~8.8 years) |
|
Dependents of Protected Persons |
50 months (~4.2 years) |
Passport Processing Times
Application Type | Processing Time | Notes |
New Passport (In-person, Canada) | 10 business days | No change |
New Passport (Mail, Canada) | 20 business days | No change |
Urgent Pick-Up | Next business day | No change |
Express Pick-Up | 2–9 business days | No change |
Passport Mailed from Outside Canada | 20 business days | No change |
Economic Class PR Processing
Immigration Program | Processing Time | Notes |
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 7 months | Backlog rising |
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) | 6 months | Stable |
Provincial Nominee Program (Express Entry) | 6 months | Slight improvement |
Non-Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program | 16 months | Unchanged |
Quebec Skilled Worker | 11 months | |
Quebec Business Class | 84 months (~7 years) | Extremely long wait |
Federal Self-Employed | Over 10 years | Very long wait |
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) | 37 months (~3 years) | Significant delay |
Also Read: IRCC Prioritizes In-Canada Candidates for PR Under New Immigration Levels Plan 2026-2028
Temporary Resident Visa (Visitor Visa) Times
The visitor visa processing time has slightly increased; It now takes 103 days from India. The US, Nigeria, and the Philippines see much shorter waits of 35, 27, and 20 days, respectively. Visitor visas issued inside Canada are processed in 18 days.
Super Visa
|
Country |
Processing Time (Days) |
|
India |
169 |
|
United States |
58 |
|
Nigeria |
50 |
Study Permit Processing Times
Country/Category | Processing Time |
India | 4 weeks |
United States | 4 weeks |
Philippines | 4 weeks |
Pakistan | 7 weeks |
Nigeria | 8 weeks |
In-Canada study permit applications | 12 weeks (3 months) |
Study permit extensions (inside Canada) | 162 days (~5.4 months) |
Work Permit Processing Times
Category | Processing Time |
Work permits from India | 10 weeks |
Work permits from the United States | 4 weeks |
Work permits from Nigeria | 6-10 weeks |
In-Canada work permit applications & extensions | Up to 227 days (~7.5 months) |
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) | 5 days |
International Experience Canada (IEC) | 5 weeks |
Overall, some Express Entry programmes, like the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Provincial Nominee Program, have seen improvements; however, timelines for Citizenship, the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Super Visa have significantly lengthened.
Secure Your Canadian Future: Don't Let Delays Deter You
The November 2025 IRCC update underscores the growing importance of filing a perfect, complete application right from the start to avoid further delays. Whether you are navigating the long waits for Family Sponsorship, managing the rising CEC backlog, or aiming for the stable Express Entry streams, expert guidance is critical.
Reach out to GetGIS today for personalised advice and seamless application management across all immigration categories.
