CHANGES TO IMMIGRATION APPLICATION PROCESSING TIMES

Ottawa | August 9, 2018

On July 31, 2018, IRCC began using an improved method to estimate processing times for some new permanent residence applications.

Previously, all permanent residence application processing times were only historical and showed how long it took to process 80% of applications in the past year. While these historical times are accurate for most applications that are currently being processed, we anticipate that the new method for projecting processing times will provide more accurate estimates for clients.

• The new projected processing times will apply to applications received on or after July 31, 2018 in these business lines:

  • Sponsoring a family member 

    • Parents and Grandparents

  • Economic Class 

    • Provincial Nominees (Non-Express Entry)

    • Skilled Workers (Quebec)

    • Start-Up Visa

  • Humanitarian and compassionate cases