How Long Will Your Canada Immigration Take? December 2024 Updates Inside

Canada remains a sought-after destination for immigrants worldwide. Staying informed about current processing times for immigration applications is essential to planning your journey effectively. This guide provides an overview of the latest updates from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as of December 11, 2024, organized into clear sections for easy reference.

Why Staying Updated Matters

1. Plan Strategically: Processing time insights help you coordinate your move, career, or education plans.
2. Avoid Unexpected Delays: With fluctuating timelines, staying informed prevents last-minute surprises.
3. Streamline Your Application: Knowing the timelines enables you to prepare your documents in advance and submit accurate applications.

Key Updates: December 2024

Citizenship Applications (Monthly Updates)

• Citizenship Grant: 7 months (unchanged).
• Citizenship Certificate: Reduced to 3 months (1-month improvement).
• Renunciation of Citizenship: Stable at 16 months.
• Search of Citizenship Records: Remains at 11 months.
  Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) letters are being issued for applications received during the week of November 11, 2024.

Permanent Resident (PR) Cards (Weekly Updates)

• New PR Cards: 23 days (1-day reduction).
• PR Card Renewals: 40 days (reduced by 1 week).

Family Sponsorship (Monthly Updates)

• Spouse/Common-Law Partner (Outside Canada):
  • Non-Quebec: 10 months (unchanged).
  • Quebec: 36 months (unchanged).
• Spouse/Common-Law Partner (Inside Canada):
  • Non-Quebec: 12 months (unchanged).
  • Quebec: 27 months (unchanged).
• Parents/Grandparents:
  • Non-Quebec: 24 months (unchanged).
  • Quebec: 48 months (unchanged).

Economic Immigration (Monthly & Weekly Updates)

• Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 5 months (steady).
• Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): 5 months (steady).
• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP):
  • With Express Entry: 6 months (unchanged).
  • Without Express Entry: 13 months (unchanged).
• Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW): 11 months (steady).
• Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP): 8 months (unchanged).
• Federal Self-Employed Persons: 48 months (unchanged).
• Quebec Business Class: Increased to 71 months (up from 58 months).
• Start-Up Visa: 40 months (unchanged).

Temporary Residency (Weekly Updates)

Visitor Visa (From Outside Canada)

• India: 111 days (3-day reduction).
• United States: 26 days (1-day reduction).
• Nigeria: 172 days (1-day reduction).
• Pakistan: 33 days (1-day increase).
• Philippines: 21 days (3-day increase).

Visitor Visa (Inside Canada)

• Online: Increased to 40 days.
• Visitor Extension: 132 days (26-day increase).

Super Visa

• India: 136 days (7-day increase).
• United States: 140 days (3-day increase).
• Nigeria: 63 days (unchanged).
• Pakistan: 154 days (21-day increase).
• Philippines: 105 days (19-day increase).

Study Permits

• From Outside Canada:
  • India: 4 weeks (1-week increase).
  • United States: 10 weeks (4-week reduction).
  • Nigeria: 8 weeks (1-week reduction).
  • Pakistan: 11 weeks (2-week reduction).
  • Philippines: 4 weeks (unchanged).
• From Inside Canada: 10 weeks (4-week reduction).
• Study Permit Extension: 160 days (2-day increase).

Work Permits

• From Outside Canada:
  • India: 18 weeks (5-week reduction).
  • United States: 16 weeks (2-week increase).
  • Nigeria: 23 weeks (1-week reduction).
  • Pakistan: 12 weeks (3-week reduction).
  • Philippines: 4 weeks (1-week reduction).
• From Inside Canada (Including Extensions): 171 days (2-day increase).

Other Programs

• Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP): 8 days.
• International Experience Canada: 6 weeks.
• Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): 5 minutes.

Factors Affecting Processing Times

• Completeness of your application.
• Complexity of the case.
• Additional security checks or documentation.

Final Notes

Processing times represent averages for 80% of applications. Your timeline may vary based on individual circumstances.