Are you planning to immigrate to Canada or adjust your immigration status in 2025? Staying informed about IRCC processing times is crucial for making the right decisions, especially with evolving policies and growing demand.
This July 2025 update provides a complete overview of the latest IRCC timelines for permanent residency (PR), Canadian citizenship, work and study permits, visitor visas, and family sponsorships. Plus, discover how ICC Immigration can help you secure your Canadian future with confidence.
🔍 Latest Canadian Immigration Processing Times – July 2025
As of July 9, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing estimates. These are data-backed timelines showing how long most applications take to process—80% of cases are finalized within these windows.
Here’s what you need to know across major categories:
🇨🇦 Canadian Citizenship Processing Times
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Citizenship Grant: 10 months
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Proof of Citizenship: 5 months
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Renunciation: 7 months
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Citizenship Record Search: 15 months
Note: Applicants before May 19, 2025, should receive their Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) soon.
🛂 PR Card and Permanent Residency Processing Times
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New PR Card: 50 days
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PR Card Renewal: 18 days (↑ by 2 days)
📥 Economic Class PR Programs
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Express Entry – Canadian Experience Class: 5 months
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Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): 7 months (↑ by 1 month)
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PNP via Express Entry: 8 months
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Non-Express Entry PNP: 19 months
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Quebec Skilled Workers: 9 months
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Start-Up Visa: 51 months (↑ by 8 months)
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Self-Employed Program: 58 months (↑ by 3 months)
👨👩👧 Family Sponsorship Processing Times
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Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, Non-Quebec): 11 months
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Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada, Quebec): 38 months
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Parents/Grandparents (Non-Quebec): 36 months
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Parents/Grandparents (Quebec): 48 months
Quebec sponsorships take longer due to provincial processing layers.
🎓 Study Permit Processing Times
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From India: 3 weeks
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From U.S.: 7 weeks
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Inside Canada: 12 weeks (↓ by 1 week)
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Study Permit Extension: 180 days (↓ by 2 days)
🧳 Visitor and Super Visa Times
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Visitor Visa from India: 28 days (↑ by 2 days)
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Visitor Visa inside Canada: 18 days (↓ by 4 days)
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Super Visa (India): 88 days
🛠️ Work Permit Times
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India: 7 weeks (↓ by 2 weeks)
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Inside Canada: 182 days (↓ by 6 days)
🛂 Canadian Passport
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In-Person: 10 business days
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Mailed (Within Canada): 20 business days
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Urgent Service: Next business day
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Express: 2–9 business days
🚨 Why These Processing Times Matter in 2025
Delays in immigration processing can affect your job prospects, travel plans, or family reunification goals. IRCC’s analytics-based estimates are now more accurate, but visa caps, document errors, or country-specific processing capacity still cause delays.
For example, a 56% drop in post-secondary pathway applications is attributed to the study permit cap and limited access to Provincial Attestation Letters (PALs) by private schools. Processing times are critical to understanding your position in Canada’s dynamic immigration system.
✅ Expert Immigration Support with ICC Immigration
Navigating Canada’s immigration system alone can be overwhelming. This is where ICC Immigration becomes your trusted partner.
We help you make informed decisions based on the most current IRCC processing data and your unique situation. Instead of risky asylum claims, we help you pursue legal, secure, and strategic pathways to Canadian permanent residency.
Our Services Include:
📌 1. Permanent Residency Applications
Whether through Express Entry, PNPs, or other economic class streams, we ensure your application is complete, compliant, and optimized for faster processing.
📌 2. Study & Work Permits
We guide students and professionals on temporary options that serve as stepping stones to permanent residency.
📌 3. Family Sponsorship
Reuniting families is at the heart of our mission. We offer personalized support whether you’re sponsoring a spouse, partner, parent, or grandparent—even in Quebec.
📌 4. Expert Legal Advice
Canadian immigration law is complex and ever-evolving. Our certified immigration consultants offer tailored legal strategies that protect your future and increase your success chances.
✨ Why Choose ICC Immigration?
Choosing ICC Immigration means choosing clarity, efficiency, and peace of mind. We stay ahead of IRCC’s changes, track processing times weekly, and work relentlessly to ensure your file moves through the system as smoothly as possible.
Don’t leave your future to chance. Trust ICC Immigration to guide you toward a stable, secure, and legal path to Canada—without the uncertainty of asylum or incomplete applications.
📈 Ready to Start Your Canadian Journey?
Stay updated on IRCC processing times by checking official weekly/monthly updates and consulting with experts like ICC Immigration. Whether you’re applying for a visitor visa, study permit, or Canadian citizenship, understanding current timelines helps you plan better.
Take the next step today. Contact ICC Immigration for a consultation and secure your path to Canada with confidence.