The processing time for Canadian Visas is defined as how long it takes the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to process your application from the day that they receive it.
There are several items that can factor how long it will take for your Canadian Visa:
- Type of Visa Application
- Country of Applicants Residency
- Application Complete and Correctness
Express Entry Processing Time
6 months
The Express Entry Program includes the following streams: Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Federal Skilled Trades (FST), Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and some Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP).
Most Express Entry applications are processed within six months from the date it is received. Before the six month processing time begins the applicant must provide all the necessary documents and upload them to their individual Express Entry profile.
PR Card Processing Time
13-27 days
Applying for a new PR Card can take only 13 days while renewing or replacing a PR card will take around 27 days.
Work Permit Processing Time
1-27 weeks
The Canadian work permit processing time is the one with the largest range. The Work Permit processing time completely depends on the completion of your application and the office you applied at. We have found that it can take between 1-27 weeks to process a Canadian Work Permit.
Study Permit Processing Time
1-16 weeks
Just like work permits Canadian Study Permit Processing Times depend mostly on the applicant’s country of residence. Typically a Canadian study permit can be processed between 1-16 weeks.
Canadian Citizenship Processing Time
1 year
A typical Canadian Citizenship grant processing time is 12 months/1 year. This means that from the day you submit your completed application it should take about one year until it is fully processed.
Canadian Visitor Visa Processing Time
12 days
Similar to work visas and study permits, a visitor visa processing time can depend on which country the applicant is applying from. Typically the time can vary from a couple days to a few weeks for a Canada Visitor Visa processing time. If you apply from within Canada the processing time is only 12 days.
Canada Spousal Sponsorship Processing Time
12-36 months
The average processing time of a spousal sponsorship is approximately 12 months. However, depending on specific circumstances and regions, it may be shorter or as long as 36 months.
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Use the IRCC Processing Time tool to determine how long your Canada visa processing time may take: