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Latest IRCC Processing Times Update – April 2025

April 24, 2025

Ishita Soni

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IRCC Just Dropped New Processing Time Updates

On April 16, 2025, Canada’s immigration department (IRCC) shared new updates that could change your immigration journey — whether you’re applying for a visa, permanent residency (PR), or even citizenship.

What’s New in 2025?

IRCC has rolled out faster timelines for many application types. That means your wait time for approvals might now be shorter — or in some cases, slightly longer — depending on the type of application.

How Are These Timelines Calculated?

Since 2022, IRCC has used a real-time tracking tool instead of old, outdated estimates.

Now, PR cards and temporary visas get weekly updates
While citizenship, PR, and family sponsorships are updated monthly

But keep in mind: These are just estimates based on 80% of recent cases — your actual wait may vary.

This Month’s Highlights – April 2025

Here’s a quick look at how long some key applications are taking right now:

Visitor Visa (Inside Canada): 15 days – 1 day longer than last month
Visitor Visa Extension: 133 days – 7 days faster
Work Permit (Inside Canada): 201 days – Increased by 44 days
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP): 11 days – 2 days faster
International Experience Canada (IEC): 4 weeks – 1 week longer
eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization): Just 5 minutes (though some may take up to 72 hours)

Work Permit (Outside Canada)

Country	Current Processing Time (April 16, 2025)	Previous Processing Time (April 9, 2025)	Change Since Last Update
India	18 weeks	19 weeks	Reduces by 1 week
United States	81 weeks	81 weeks	No Change
Nigeria	16 weeks	16 weeks	No Change
Pakistan	8 weeks	9 weeks	Reduces by 1 week
Philippines	5 weeks	5 weeks	No Change

Study Permit (Outside Canada)

Country	Current Processing Time (April 16, 2025)	Previous Processing Time (April 9, 2025)	Change Since Last Update
India	9 weeks	10 weeks	Reduces by 1 week
United States	5 weeks	6 weeks	Reduces by 1 week
Nigeria	6 weeks	6 weeks	No Change
Pakistan	8 weeks	6 weeks	Increases by 2 weeks
Philippines	7 weeks	6 weeks	Increases by 1 week

Super Visa (Parents/Grandparents)

Country	Current Processing Time (April 16, 2025)	Previous Processing Time (April 9, 2025)	Change Since Last Update
India	114 days	127 days	Reduces by 13 days
United States	171 days	175 days	Reduces by 4 days
Nigeria	57 days	54 days	Increases by 3 days
Pakistan	142 days	138 days	Increases by 4 days
Philippines	92 days	92 days	No Change

Temporary Resident Visas

Country	Current Processing Time (April 16, 2025)	Previous Processing Time (April 9, 2025)	Change Since Last Update
India	18 days	18 days	No Change
United States	17 days	16 days	Increases by 1 day
Nigeria	109 days	115 days	Reduces by 6 days
Pakistan	22 days	20 days	Increases by 2 days
Philippines	19 days	16 days	Increases by 3 days

Permanent Residency Economic

Application Type	Current Processing Time (April 1, 2025)	Previous Processing Time (March 4, 2025)	Change Since Last Update
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)	5 months	5 months	No Change
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)	6 months	5 months	Increases by 1 month
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)*	Not enough data	Not enough data	No Change
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry	6 months	7 months	Reduces by 1 month
Non-Express Entry PNP	21 months	21 months	No Change
Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW)	9 months	9 months	No Change
Quebec Business Class	72 months	71 months	Increases by 1 month
Federal Self-Employed	50 months	49 months	Increases by 1 month
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)	11 months	10 months	Increases by 1 month
Start-Up Visa	40 months	40 months	No Change

Family Sponsorship processing

Application Type	Current Processing Time (April 1, 2025)	Previous Processing Time (March 4, 2025)	Change Since Last Update
Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, Non-Quebec)	11 months	11 months	No Change
Spouse/Common-Law (Outside Canada, Quebec)	35 months	35 months	No Change
Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada, Non-Quebec)	24 months	24 months	No Change
Spouse/Common-Law (Inside Canada, Quebec)	36 months	35 months	Increases by 1 month
Parents/Grandparents PR (Non-Quebec)	36 months	33 months	Increases by 3 months
Parents/Grandparents PR (Quebec)	48 months	48 months	No Change

PR Cards (Updated Weekly)

Application Type	Current Processing Time (April 16, 2025)	Previous Processing Time (April 9, 2025)	Change Since Last Update
New PR Card	17 days	15 days	Increased by 2 days
PR Card Renewals	9 days	10 days	Reduced by 1 day

Canadian Passport Processing Time

Application Type	Current Processing Time (April 1, 2025)	Change From Last Update
In-Canada New Passport (In-Person)	10 business days	No Change
In-Canada New Passport (Mail)	20 business days	No Change
In-Canada Urgent Pick-Up	By end of next business day	No Change
In-Canada Express Pick-Up	2 to 9 business days	No Change
Regular Passport (Mailed from Outside Canada)	20 business days	No Change

Citizenship Processing times

Application Type	Current Processing Time (April 1, 2025)	Previous Processing Time (March 4, 2025)	Change Since Last Update
Citizenship Grant	8 months	9 months	Reduces by 1 month
Citizenship Certificate*	3 months	4 months	Reduces by 1 month
Resumption of Citizenship	Not enough data	Not enough data	No Change
Renunciation of Citizenship	8 months	10 months	Reduces by 2 months
Search of Citizenship Records	15 months	16 months	Reduces by 1 month

Why This Matters for You

If you’re planning to apply for a work permit, student visa, PR card, or citizenship, these updated timelines help you better prepare and set realistic expectations.

Whether you’re reuniting with family, looking to study, or hoping to start a new job in Canada — this info can help you plan smarter.

Conclusion

The immigration process is always evolving, and timing is key. These updates may not be promises, but they’re your best guide for what to expect in 2025.

Stay updated, plan ahead, and if you need expert help with your application, don’t hesitate to reach out.

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