BREAKING: New IRCC Processing Times Released – Millions of Applicants Affected! 🇨🇦

Big update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that could impact thousands of people waiting on immigration decisions in Canada.
New processing time estimates for 2026 have just been released, covering citizenship, PR cards, parents & grandparents sponsorship, protected persons, visitor visas, study permits, and work permits.
If you or your family have an application in the system, this update is important.
Here are the latest timelines:
Citizenship
• Citizenship Grant: ~13 months
• Proof of Citizenship: ~10 months
Permanent Resident (PR) Cards
• New PR Card: ~60–61 days
• Renewal / Replacement: ~27–28 days
Parents & Grandparents Sponsorship
• About 34 months for applications outside Quebec
Protected Persons in Canada
• Around 16 months
• Some humanitarian cases may take several years due to backlog
Visitor Visas
• Processing times vary by country
• Example:
• United States: ~19 days
• India: ~66 days
Study Permits
• About 4–8 weeks depending on the country
Work Permits
• Around 7–13 weeks for many applicants
These timelines represent how long about 80% of applications take to process. Your case could be faster or slower depending on documents, security checks, and application volume.
If you have an immigration application in progress, stay informed and make sure your documents are complete to avoid delays.
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