Keep abreast of the December 2024 IRCC processing schedule. To plan your immigration to Canada, get updates on citizenship, PR cards, spousal sponsorship, and visas.

Canada continues to be a popular immigration destination across the globe. To properly plan your trip, you must be aware of the current processing times for immigration applications. As of December 11, 2024, this guide offers a summary of the most recent information from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), arranged in easily navigable sections.

Why Staying Updated Matters

1. Plan Strategically: You can better organize your plans for education, employment, or relocation by using processing time insights.

2. Avoid Unexpected Delays: Being aware of changing deadlines helps avoid last-minute shocks.

3. Streamline Your Application: You can prepare your paperwork ahead of time and submit accurate applications if you are aware of the deadlines.

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

80% of applications’ processing times are averages. Depending on your unique situation, your timeline can change.
Final Notes