Immigration Processing Times August 2025 – IRCC’s Latest Update

The latest IRCC processing times were updated as of August 6, 2025, crucial for anyone planning to apply now.

August 2025 Processing Times by Category

Based on ICC Immigration’s report (August 7, 2025):

A. Citizenship

• Grant of Citizenship: ~10 months (no change)
• Proof of Citizenship: ~5 months (stable)
• Renunciation of Citizenship: ~5 months (down by 2 months)

B. Permanent Resident (PR) Cards

• New PR Card: ~40 days (faster by 5 days)
• PR Card Renewal: ~28 days (slower by 7 days)

C. Family Sponsorship

• Spousal (Outside Canada, Non-Quebec): ~13 months
• Spousal (Inside Canada): ~36–40 months
• Parents/Grandparents (Non-Quebec): ~36 months
• Parents/Grandparents (Quebec): ~48 months

D. Economic Class Immigration

• Express Entry – CEC: ~5 months
• Express Entry – FSWP: ~7 months
• Express Entry PNP: ~8 months
• Non-Express Entry PNP: ~20 months
• Start-Up Visa: ~52 months
• Self-Employed Program: ~60 months

E. Temporary Visas (Visitor, Study, Work)

• Visitor Visas (Outside Canada): India ~31 days, Philippines ~30 days, Pakistan ~43 days, USA ~20 days
• Super Visa: India ~99 days, USA ~102 days
• Study Permits: India ~3 weeks, USA ~8 weeks
• Work Permits (Outside Canada): India ~6 weeks, Nigeria ~8 weeks
• Work Permits (Inside Canada): ~181 days

4. Key Trends & Insights

• Start-Up Visa & Self-Employed streams show significantly longer processing times, stretching over 4–5 years.
• Family sponsorships, especially inside Canada and in Quebec, face some of the longest delays.
• Visitor visas and study permits are relatively fast, offering promising timelines if documentation is complete.
• Express Entry remains the most efficient pathway, with moderate processing durations.

How to Improve Your Chances

• Always submit a complete and accurate application (check IRCC’s checklist).
• Track updates regularly—IRCC revises timelines weekly (for PR cards) or monthly (for citizenship and sponsorship).
• Take additional steps if applying in Quebec, due to its dual provincial–federal jurisdiction that contributes to longer delays.
• Consider alternatives if your chosen stream shows extended timelines (e.g., look into Express Entry vs non-Express Entry PNP).

August 2025 processing times paint a mixed picture: most categories remain steady, but long delays persist in family and self-employment streams. Staying informed, choosing the right pathway, and submitting complete applications are essential for smoother visa processing.