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17 Dec, 2025 | 06:44 AM]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated processing time estimates for December 2025, helping applicants applying from outside Canada better understand how long different Canadian visa and immigration applications may take.
The update covers permanent residence pathways, family sponsorships, economic immigration programs, and temporary visas, including visitor, study, and work permits.
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IRCC calculates Canada visa processing times from the date a complete application is received until a final decision is made. The outcome may include approval, refusal, or a request for additional documents.
Canada PR processing times can vary by applicant and are influenced by factors such as visa category, country of application, application volume, and the completeness and accuracy of submitted documents.
| Application Type | Processing Time |
| Citizenship grant | About 13 months |
| Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship) | About 9 months |
| Resumption of citizenship | Not enough data (December 10, 2025) |
| Renunciation of citizenship | 11 months (December 10, 2025) |
| Search of citizenship records | 13 months |
PR Card Processing Times: December 10, 2025
| Application Type | Processing Time |
| New permanent resident (PR) card | 58 days |
| Renewing or replacing a permanent resident card | 35 days |
Family sponsorship remains one of the longest wait categories.
| Application Type | Processing Time |
| Spouse, common-law or conjugal partner living outside Canada: Outside Quebec | About 14 months |
| Spouse, common-law or conjugal partner living outside Canada- In Quebec: | About 37 months |
Express Entry streams remain stable, while business and humanitarian streams continue to face long wait times.
| Application Type | Processing Time | People Waiting in the Pool |
| Atlantic Immigration Program | About 37 months | About 13,300 |
| Canadian experience class: Online via Express Entry | About 7 months | About 19,800 |
| Provincial nominees | About 16 months | About 96,000 |
| Provincial nominees: Online via Express Entry | About 6 months | About 10,700 |
| Skilled workers (federal) | About 6 months | About 24,500 |
| Skilled trades (federal) | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Start-Up Visa | More Than 10 Years | About 43,800 |
Weekly IRCC estimates show higher Canada visitor visa wait times for major source countries.
| Country | Visitor visa | Work permit | Study permit | Super visa |
| India | 117 days | 10 weeks | 4 weeks | 182 days |
| USA | 31 days | 7 weeks | 5 weeks | 42 days |
| Nigeria | 27 days | 8 weeks | 5 weeks | 46 days |
| Pakistan | 86 days | 5 weeks | 5 weeks | 198 days |
| Philippines | 20 days | 6 weeks | 4 weeks | 124 days |
Other Visas
| Application Type | Processing Time |
| Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) | 11 Days |
| International Experience Canada | Current season 5 weeks |
| Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) | 5 minutes |
There is no set schedule for all applications in IRCC. Processing speed may vary based on internal and external factors, particularly for applicants outside Canada.
The best way for applicants to improve the processing of their applications is to submit complete applications, track updates on Canada immigration news, and act promptly on any further requests.
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Source: canada.ca
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