The new updates to IRCC’s online processing times tool
Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, announced major updates to IRCC’s online processing times tool. Further, most permanent resident and citizenship services will now use dynamic processing times.
In a recent virtual announcement, Minister Sean Fraser said he’s looking to give clients more up-to-date information by publishing, not just accurate service standards but status updates on the actual processing time.
It is important to mention that ‘service standard’ is IRCC’s commitment to process applications under normal circumstances. On the other hand, ‘processing time’ refers to the time that IRCC takes to process most complete applications.
According to the Minister of Immigration, IRCC will post new calculations weekly, based on data from the previous six months. Meanwhile, dynamic processing times for temporary residence services are already in place, based on data from the past 8 or 16 weeks.
The new processing time will also reflect the volumes of applications being processed as well as the latest operational realities. Moreover, they will allow those who want to come to Canada to make plans based on a more accurate timeline.
“Helping clients come to Canada quickly, with predictable processing times and efficient communication, remains a top priority for me. Canada is proud to be a destination of choice for so many people around the world, and we will continue to work hard to provide the best experience possible for them.” The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.
IRCC’s processing times
As of March 31, processing times were the following:
Express Entry
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 7 months
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): 27 months
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP): 27 months
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): 22 months
Temporary residence application
- Visitor visa outside Canada: Varies by country
– inside Canada: 16 days online and 48 days by paper, also
– extension: 162 days online and 201 days by paper - Parents or grandparents Super Visa: Varies by country
- Study permit outside Canada: 13 weeks
– inside Canada: 9 weeks
– extension: 75 days online and 156 days by paper - Work permit outside Canada: Varies by country
– Work permit inside Canada (initial application or extension): 133 days online and 239 days by paper - International Experience Canada: Varies by country
- Electronic Travel Authorization: 5 minutes
Citizenship
- Citizenship grant: 27 months, also
– certificate (Proof of citizenship): 17 months - Resumption of citizenship: 23 months
- Renunciation of citizenship: 15 months
- Search of citizenship record: 15 months
Permanent resident (PR) cards
- Renewing or replacing a PR card: 108 days
- Waiting for first card: 103 days
- Verification of status: 26 weeks
Relevant articles:
- Canadian Immigration Processing Times: Seven Factors
- Check Your Application Status Canada, also
- IRCC Online Profile for Immigration, Visa, or Permit to Canada
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