IRCC Announces Revised Visa Processing Times for August 2025
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Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently revised its visa and immigration processing times as of August 20, 2025. The update covers a wide range of categories, including visitor visas, permanent residency, citizenship, and passports.
These timelines are based on 80% of completed applications, offering applicants a realistic view of what to expect. The changes are especially important for students, skilled professionals, families, and entrepreneurs planning their move to Canada.
IRCC Processing Time for Citizenship and PR Card (Updated Monthly and Weekly)
Here is a list of the latest IRCC processing times for Canadian citizenship and PR cards as of August 2025.
| Visa/Program Type | Processing Time | Status Compared to Last Update |
| Citizenship Grant | 10 months | No change |
| Citizenship Certificate (Proof of Citizenship) | 5 months | No change |
| Resumption of Citizenship | Insufficient data | No change |
| Renunciation of Citizenship | 5 months | Decreased by 2 months |
| Search of Citizenship Records | 14 months | Decreased by 1 month |
| New PR Card | 36 days | Decreased by 1 day |
| PR Card Renewals | 31 days | Increased by 1 day |
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Family Sponsorship Processing Time (Updated Monthly)
Here is the updated processing time for family sponsorship as of August 2025.
| Visa/Program Type | Processing Time | Status Compared to Last Update |
| Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, Non-Quebec) | 13 months | Increased by 2 months |
| Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, Quebec) | 41 months | Increased by 3 months |
| Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada, Non-Quebec) | 36 months | Increased by 2 months |
| Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada, Quebec) | 40 months | Increased by 2 months |
| Parents/Grandparents PR (Non-Quebec) | 36 months | No change |
| Parents/Grandparents PR (Quebec) | 48 months | No change |
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Canadian Passport Processing Times
Find below the processing time for Canadian passports as of August 2025.
| Passport Type | Processing Time | Status Compared to Last Update |
| New Passport (In-Person) | 10 business days | No change |
| New Passport (Mail) | 20 business days | No change |
| Urgent Pick-Up | By the end of the next business day | - |
| Express Pick-Up | 2-9 business days | - |
| Regular Passport (Mailed from Outside Canada) | 20 business days | No change |
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Permanent Residency Economic Class Processing Times (Updated Monthly)
Find below the updated permanent residency economic class processing times by IRCC as of August 2025.
| Visa/Program Type | Processing Time | Status Compared to Last Update |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 5 months | No change |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) | 7 months | No change |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) | Insufficient data | No change |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry | 8 months | No change |
| Non-Express Entry PNP | 20 months | Increased by 1 month |
| Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW) | 9 months | No change |
| Quebec Business Class (Entrepreneurs/Investors/Self-Employed) | Insufficient data | No change |
| Federal Self-Employed | 60 months | Increased by 2 months |
| Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) | 13 months | Increased by 1 month |
| Start-Up Visa | 52 months | Increased by 1 month |
Temporary Resident Visa Processing Times (Updated Weekly)
Find below the latest temporary resident visa processing times as of August 2025.
Canada Visitor Visa Processing Times
| Visa/Program Type | Processing Time | Status Compared to Last Update |
| Visitor Visa (Outside Canada) - India | 45 days | Increased by 4 days |
| Visitor Visa (Outside Canada) - United States | 24 days | Increased by 1 day |
| Visitor Visa (Outside Canada) - Nigeria | 41 days | No change |
| Visitor Visa (Outside Canada) - Pakistan | 48 days | Increased by 1 day |
| Visitor Visa (Outside Canada) - Philippines | 22 days | Decreased by 2 days |
| Visitor Visa (Inside Canada) | 15 days | Increased by 1 day |
| Visitor Extension | 183 days | No change |
Canada Super Visa
| Visa/Program Type | Processing Time | Status Compared to Last Update |
| India | 138 days | Increased by 4 days |
| United States | 89 days | Increased by 10 days |
| Nigeria | 60 days | Increased by 3 days |
| Pakistan | 126 days | Increased by 1 day |
| Philippines | 86 days | Increased by 10 days |
Study Permit Inside and Outside Canada
| Visa/Program Type | Processing Time | Status Compared to Last Update |
| Study Permit (Outside Canada) - India | 3 weeks | No change |
| Study Permit (Outside Canada) - United States | 9 weeks | Increased by 2 weeks |
| Study Permit (Outside Canada) - Nigeria | 5 weeks | No change |
| Study Permit (Outside Canada) - Pakistan | 9 weeks | No change |
| Study Permit (Outside Canada) - Philippines | 7 weeks | Decreased by 1 week |
| Study Permit (Inside Canada) | 6 weeks | Decreased by 1 week |
| Study Permit Extension | 172 days | Increased by 2 days |
Work Permit Inside and Outside Canada
| Visa/Program Type | Processing Time | Status Compared to Last Update |
| Work Permit (Outside Canada) - India | 7 weeks | No change |
| Work Permit (Outside Canada) - United States | 3 weeks | No change |
| Work Permit (Outside Canada) - Nigeria | 9 weeks | Increased by 1 week |
| Work Permit (Outside Canada) - Pakistan | 7 weeks | Decreased by 1 week |
| Work Permit (Outside Canada) - Philippines | 5 weeks | No change |
| Work Permit (Inside Canada, including extensions) | 185 days | Increased by 3 days |
Other Temporary Visas
| Visa/Program Type | Processing Time | Status Compared to Last Update |
| Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) | 45 days | Increased by 4 days |
| International Experience Canada (IEC) | 5 weeks | No change |
| Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) | 5 minutes | No change |
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