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In this blog, we will discuss visa processing times for different types of Canadian Visa applications. Processing time for a Canada visa means the duration it takes for IRCC to process any application. The visa processing time starts on the day you submit the application and ends on the day IRCC makes a decision on your application. The Visa processing time depends on the type of visa you are applying and your application.
Following are some factors that affect your visa processing time.
Category of application submitted
Country of your application submission
Application is complete or not
Number of Applications with IRCC at particular time
How quickly IRCC can verify your details
How quickly you respond to IRCC request or query
IRCC determines processing times based on the duration IRCC took to process 80% of applications in the past. IRCC updates processing time on weekly or monthly basis.
NOTE: Below processing times are updated as of September 2024.
Immigration
| Immigration | Standard Visa Processing Time |
| Express Entry (FSWP) | 5 Months |
| Canadian Experience Class | 5 Months |
| Atlantic Immigration Program | 7 Months |
| Provincial Nominee Program(Express Entry) | 6 Months |
| Provincial Nominee Program(Non Express Entry) | 12 Months |
| New PR Card (First Card) | 25 Days |
| PR Card ( renew or replace) | 71 Days |
Family Sponsorship outside Quebec
| Immigration | Standard Visa Processing Time |
| Spouse or common law partner( living Outside Canada) | 10 Months |
| Spouse or common law partner( living inside Canada) | 13 Months |
| Parents & Grandparents | 24 Months |
Temporary Resident Visas
| Type of Visa | Standard Visa Processing Time |
| Visitor Visa (From India) | 83 Days |
| Visitor Visa(Inside Canada) | 26 Days |
| Visitor Extension | 110 Days |
| Super Visa(From India) | 77 Days |
| Study Permit (from India) | 5 Weeks |
| Study Permit(inside Canada) | 13 Weeks |
| Work Permit(from India) | 27 weeks |
| Work Permit inside Canada(initial and extension) | 123 Days |
| Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) | 5 Minutes |
FAQ’S
1) Where Can I check processing times?
A) You can check processing time on the IRCC website.
2) Does IRCC have the same processing time for all applications?
A) No, IRCC does not have the same processing time for all applications.
3) Can I check status of my application online?
A) Yes, you can check status of your application online if you have submitted it online The process of checking the status of your application varies on the type of application you have submitted.
4) Is the application status tracker available for all applications?
A) Currently, the application status tracker is available for following listed applications:
- Spouse, Partner or Dependent Child or you are being sponsored as
- Express Entry
- Study permit
- Work permit
- Visitor visa
Please Note: The above-mentioned details are only a summary and not legal advice. The information is subject to change based on changes made by the IRCC and/or provincial government’s information, norms, rules, and regulations. Contact Dhrron Consultancy a visa Consultant in vadodara for more information. We ensure the best of our services.
