IRCC Revises Processing Times Yet Again in October 2025 鈥� Here鈥檚 the Latest
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Yet again, IRCC has updated its processing timelines for October 2025. Scroll through and find the changing timelines of visas, permanent residency, citizenship, or study and work permits for October 2025.
As of October 8, 2025, IRCC released the latest processing times. IRCC processing times show when reunions, studies, and new careers begin for applicants. From 2022, Canada uses a dynamic, case-based tool that reflects the experience of 80% of applicants, meaning these numbers offer real-world expectations, not just theoretical government targets.
Note: Processing times are approximate, not guaranteed. Individual circumstances, like background checks, country of application, and IRCC鈥檚 operational capacity, can make cases shorter or longer than the posted timelines.
Citizenship Applications
|
Application Type |
Processing Time (Oct 2025) |
Change Since Last Update |
|
Citizenship Grant |
13 months |
Increased by 2 months |
|
Citizenship Certificate |
7 months |
Increased by 2 months |
In case you are requesting a certificate from outside Canada or the US, expect further delays. IRCC is currently issuing Acknowledgement of Receipt letters for citizenship applications filed around July 21, 2025.
Also Read: Canada Immigration Levels Plan 2026-28 Coming in November 2025; Targets Likely to Rise
Permanent Resident (PR) Cards
Application Type | Processing Time (Oct 2025) | Change Since Last Week |
New PR Card | 57 days | Increased by 1 day |
PR Card Renewal | 32 days | No change |
Family Sponsorship
Sponsorship Category | Processing Time (Oct 2025) |
Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, Non-Quebec) | 15 months |
Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, Quebec) | 41 months |
Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada, Non-Quebec) | 24 months |
Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada, Quebec) | 37 months |
Parents/Grandparents (Non-Quebec) | 26 months |
Parents/Grandparents (Quebec) | 44 months |
Note: Quebec鈥檚 additional provincial requirements make its programs slower overall.
Visitor and Super Visas
Visitor Visas from Outside Canada (Updated Weekly):
Country/Application | Processing Time (Oct 2025) | Change |
India | 77 days | Increased by 2 days |
United States | 24 days | Increased by 1 day |
Nigeria | 28 days | No change |
Pakistan | 45 days | Increased by 4 days |
Philippines | 18 days | No change |
Visitor Visa within Canada | 16 days | Increased by 1 day |
Visitor Record Extension | 165 days | No change |
Super Visa (for parents/grandparents):
Country | Processing Time (Oct 2025) | Change Since Last Update |
India | 157 days | Increased by 4 days |
United States | 78 days | No change |
Nigeria | 50 days | Decreased by 2 days |
Pakistan | 152 days | Increased by 1 day |
Philippines | 71 days | Increased by 3 days |
Also Read: Canada鈥檚 IRCC Announces Which PR Applications It Will Process in 2025
Study Permits
From Outside Canada
Country/Category | Processing Time (Oct 2025) | Change/Note |
India | 4 weeks | No change |
Philippines | 4 weeks | No change |
United States | 10 weeks | No change |
Pakistan | 10 weeks | Increased by 1 week |
Nigeria | 8 weeks | No change |
Inside Canada (initial) | 8 weeks | Increased by 2 weeks |
Study Permit Extension | 171 days | No change |
Within Canada
Application Type | Processing Time (Oct 2025) | Change Since Last Update |
Work Permits (Inside Canada, Initial & Extension) | 200 days | Increased by 4 days |
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program | 71 days | Increased by 1 day |
International Experience Canada (IEC) | 5 weeks | No change |
This was all for October鈥檚 latest processing timelines. Before we wrap, keep in mind that staying current with IRCC timelines helps avoid unexpected holdups and keeps plans realistic as demand surges and policies shift.
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