IRCC updates temporary residence processing estimates August 19
IRCC processing times update — August 19, 2026: notable slowdowns for super visas and Pakistan visitor visas, big improvement for Pakistan work permits
On August 19, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its temporary residence processing estimates. Most categories showed increases, but Pakistan-based work permits improved sharply (a five‑week reduction). U.S. super visa processing and visitor visas from Pakistan were among the clearest slowdowns. If you’re planning travel, work, study or family visits, factor these changes into your timelines.
How IRCC’s measures differ
IRCC publishes two related measures: processing time estimates (based on historical completions and forward-looking inventories) and service standards (performance targets). Estimates are updated weekly for temporary residence applications; service standards are revised far less often. Estimates are planning tools, not guarantees.
Category-by-category changes (current vs. previous)
Work permits
– Applying from Canada — 117 days (previously 119 days).
– India — 9 weeks (no change).
– Pakistan — 7 weeks (previously 12 weeks) — five‑week reduction.
– Nigeria — 9 weeks (no change).
– United States — 2 weeks (no change).
– Philippines — 6 weeks (no change).
Service standard: In‑Canada submissions (initial and extensions) — 120 days; Outside Canada submissions — 60 days.
Study permits
– Applying from Canada — 7 weeks (no change).
– India — 5 weeks (no change).
– Pakistan — 7 weeks (no change).
– Nigeria — 9 weeks (previously 8 weeks) — one‑week increase.
– United States — 5 weeks (no change).
– Philippines — 4 weeks (no change).
Service standard: In‑Canada submissions — 120 days; Outside Canada submissions — 60 days.
Visitor visas
– Applying from Canada — 12 days (previously 15 days) — small reduction.
– India — 31 days (previously 30 days) — one day longer.
– Pakistan — 75 days (previously 61 days) — notable increase (~2 weeks).
– Nigeria — 76 days (previously 72 days) — four days longer.
– United States — 21 days (no change).
– Philippines — 21 days (previously 18 days) — three days longer.
Service standard: Outside Canada submissions — 14 days (In‑Canada: N/A).
Super visas
– India — 56 days (no change).
– Pakistan — 176 days (previously 180 days) — slight reduction.
– Nigeria — 53 days (previously 52 days) — one day longer.
– United States — 138 days (previously 123 days) — about a 15‑day increase.
– Philippines — 107 days (previously 105 days) — two days longer.
Note: super visa applications cannot be submitted from outside Canada. Service standard: 112 days.
Why this matters
– Family travel: U.S. super visa applicants should expect roughly two extra weeks on average.
– Employers: The Pakistan work permit improvement (12 → 7 weeks) could speed hiring timelines; conversely, longer visitor or study permit waits may delay arrivals.
– Students: Nigeria’s study permit moved from 8 to 9 weeks — allow extra time for visa issuance.
– Visitors from Pakistan should plan further ahead given the visitor visa increase.
Operational factors to remember
Estimates can move because of application complexity, inventory size, staffing and resource levels, or requests for additional evidence. Weekly updates can reflect short‑term shifts (surges in applications, temporary staffing changes, added checks).
What you can do now
– Build extra time into travel, work start dates and enrollment plans.
– Submit complete, well‑documented applications to reduce delays from requests for additional evidence.
– Monitor weekly updates (the next temporary residence update is expected on or around August 26, 2026).
– Treat published estimates as planning tools, not fixed deadlines.
Key context numbers
IRCC reported processing 1,566,455 temporary residence applications in the first six months of 2026, with more than 401,000 still pending at the end of June.
Watch list for the coming weeks
– Whether Pakistan’s visitor visa timeline stabilizes or continues to rise.
– Whether the Pakistan work permit improvement is sustained.
– Super visa trends for U.S. applicants after the recent jump.
– Any divergence between processing estimates and service standards.
IRCC figures are estimates to guide planning. If your situation is time‑sensitive, add extra buffers and ensure your application is complete.
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