Study Permits
According to the latest IRCC processing times September 2025, study permits remain one of the most requested applications.
Inside Canada: ~6 weeks (though extensions can take up to 163 days)
India: ~4 weeks
U.S.: ~10 weeks
Pakistan: ~9 weeks
Nigeria: ~8 weeks
📌 Insight: International students already in Canada often face longer wait times for extensions. Early preparation is essential.
Work Permits
Work permit timelines highlight ongoing backlogs for applicants within Canada.
Inside Canada: ~190 days
India: ~8 weeks
U.S.: ~3 weeks
Pakistan: ~12 weeks
Nigeria: ~22 weeks
📌 Insight: Applicants depending on employer deadlines should account for these extended timelines when planning.
Visitor Visas & Super Visa
Visitor and Super Visa processing continues to vary by country.
Visitor visas:
Inside Canada: 13 days
India: 63 days | U.S.: 24 days | Pakistan: 48 days | Nigeria: 31 days
Super Visa: ranges from 55 days (Nigeria) to 139 days (India)
📌 Insight: Families planning visits or reunions should apply early, especially for the Super Visa.
Economic Immigration
The IRCC processing times September 2025 show mixed results across permanent residency pathways.
Express Entry (CEC/FSW): 5–6 months (within service standard)
PNP Enhanced (Express Entry): 8 months
PNP Base: 19 months
Quebec PSTQ: 11 months
Atlantic Immigration Program: 13 months
📌 Insight: Express Entry remains efficient compared to provincial programs, which often involve longer waits.
Family Sponsorship
Family sponsorship streams continue to see longer wait times.
Spouse Inside Canada (non-Quebec): 23 months
Spouse Outside Canada: 15 months
Parents & Grandparents (PGP): 26–48 months
📌 Insight: Sponsorship cases, especially PGP, require patience and proper documentation to minimize further delays.
Citizenship
Applicants ready for citizenship face relatively steady timelines.
Grant of Citizenship: 11 months
Proof of Citizenship: 5 months
📌 Insight: These numbers remain consistent with IRCC’s service standards, offering reassurance for permanent residents ready to take the next step.
Key Takeaways for Applicants
Processing times are estimates. They represent how long it takes IRCC to process 80% of applications, not guarantees.
Accuracy matters. Incomplete applications face extra delays.
Plan ahead. Always build a buffer into your plans for study, work, or settlement.
Choose wisely. Your immigration pathway affects how long your application will take.
📌 Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), September 10, 2025
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