IRCC has released new immigration application wait times for September 2025.
The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just released its updated processing times as of September 17, 2025. These timelines affect everything from visiting Canada to becoming a citizen or getting permanent residence. The updates give newcomers and current applicants a better idea of how long their paperwork might take.
The estimates reflect how long it took IRCC to process 80% of recent applications. These are only averages, not promises. Delays still happen because of mistakes, busy periods, or extra background checks.
Getting Canadian citizenship is a major step for many. As of September, it now takes about 11 months to receive a citizenship grant — one month longer than before. Proof of citizenship remains steady at five months. Renouncing citizenship now takes 10 months, up five months from the previous period. If you applied before July 14, 2025, expect your Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) soon.
New permanent residents are waiting an average of 38 days for their first card, up by two days. Renewals take about 33 days, with no change. IRCC recommends double-checking all supporting documents to avoid delays.
Bringing loved ones to Canada remains a top priority. Processing times vary based on location:
The delays in Quebec are due to separate agreements with the federal government.
Passport wait times remain steady:
Express Entry programs are still the fastest:
Processing times for visitor visas from outside Canada differ by country:
Inside Canada, visitor visa decisions take around 15 days.
Super Visa timelines also vary. For example, India applicants wait about 140 days, while U.S. applicants only wait 74.
International students still face long waits. Study permits take:
Extensions inside Canada take around 174 days — a jump of 11 days.
Work permit times also vary:
Inside Canada, permits and extensions now take 191 days.
IRCC’s system now uses data-based models to predict processing times. These updates give more accurate forecasts based on real cases, instead of old averages.
However, the total number of pending cases still sits above 901,700. This shows the system remains under pressure, especially in slower programs like Quebec immigration and business class visas.
While Express Entry remains quick, others face longer waits. Applicants are urged to track their applications, check for updates, and submit complete documents to avoid setbacks.
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