Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Canada Immigration: Updates to Processing Times Released
Canada's immigration department has updated how long it takes to process different applications.
This includes things like becoming a citizen, getting permanent residency, and applying for visas.
Some processes, like getting a new PR card, now take longer, while others, like work permits, are slightly faster.
If you are applying from India, expect longer waits for some visas.
These changes affect people worldwide who are planning to move to Canada or extend their stay.
Be sure to check the official times if you're applying!
IRCC has released updated processing times for various immigration applications.
Processing times have changed for citizenship, permanent residency, study permits, and work permits.
Visitor visas for applicants from India will take approximately 75 days.
Super Visa processing times are now at 153 days.
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) approvals are usually within minutes.
- Who
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- What
- Released updated processing times for various immigration applications.
- When
- October 1, 2025
- Where
- Canada
- Why
- To inform applicants of expected processing durations.
- Citizenship Grant
- 13 months
- New PR Card
- 56 days
- Spouse/Common-law (Outside Canada, non-Quebec)
- 15 months
- Visitor Visas (India)
- 75 days
- Super Visa
- 153 days
- Study Permit Processing
- 4 weeks
- Work Permit Processing
- 8 weeks