{"id":2816,"date":"2024-12-26T08:10:58","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T08:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/?p=2816"},"modified":"2024-12-27T01:43:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T01:43:35","slug":"ircc-processing-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2024\/12\/26\/ircc-processing-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest IRCC Processing Times as of December 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Canada continues to be a leading destination for immigrants worldwide. Knowing the latest <strong>IRCC processing times<\/strong> is essential for planning citizenship applications, PR card renewals, or temporary residency submissions. Below, we\u2019ll explore the December 2024 updates to help you make informed decisions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2024\/12\/26\/ircc-processing-times\/#Understanding_IRCC_Processing_Times\" >Understanding IRCC Processing Times<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2024\/12\/26\/ircc-processing-times\/#December_2024_IRCC_Processing_Times\" >December 2024 IRCC Processing Times<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2024\/12\/26\/ircc-processing-times\/#Citizenship_Applications_Updated_Monthly\" >Citizenship Applications (Updated Monthly)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2024\/12\/26\/ircc-processing-times\/#Permanent_Resident_PR_Card_Processing_Updated_Weekly\" >Permanent Resident (PR) Card Processing (Updated Weekly)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2024\/12\/26\/ircc-processing-times\/#Family_Sponsorship_Updated_Monthly\" >Family Sponsorship (Updated Monthly)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2024\/12\/26\/ircc-processing-times\/#Economic_Immigration_Updated_Weekly_Monthly\" >Economic Immigration (Updated Weekly &amp; Monthly)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2024\/12\/26\/ircc-processing-times\/#Temporary_Residency_Processing_Times_Updated_Weekly\" >Temporary Residency Processing Times (Updated Weekly)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2024\/12\/26\/ircc-processing-times\/#Visitor_Visa\" >Visitor Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2024\/12\/26\/ircc-processing-times\/#Study_Permits\" >Study Permits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2024\/12\/26\/ircc-processing-times\/#Key_Insights\" >Key Insights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2024\/12\/26\/ircc-processing-times\/#FAQs_on_IRCC_Processing_Times\" >FAQs on IRCC Processing Times<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_IRCC_Processing_Times\"><\/span><strong>Understanding IRCC Processing Times<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The IRCC updates processing times regularly based on the current workload and efficiency. These updates help applicants:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plan effectively<\/strong> for moves or career transitions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid delays<\/strong> by preparing applications with adequate time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Submit applications optimally<\/strong>, ensuring all documentation is complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"December_2024_IRCC_Processing_Times\"><\/span><strong>December 2024 IRCC Processing Times<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Citizenship_Applications_Updated_Monthly\"><\/span><strong>Citizenship Applications (Updated Monthly)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Application Type<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Processing Time<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Change Since Last Update<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Citizenship Grant<\/td>\n<td>7 months<\/td>\n<td>No change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Citizenship Certificate<\/td>\n<td>3 months<\/td>\n<td>Reduced by 1 month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Renunciation of Citizenship<\/td>\n<td>16 months<\/td>\n<td>No change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Search of Citizenship Records<\/td>\n<td>11 months<\/td>\n<td>No change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Quick Tip:<\/strong> IRCC began issuing acknowledgment of receipt (AOR) letters for applications submitted during the week of December 4, 2024.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Permanent_Resident_PR_Card_Processing_Updated_Weekly\"><\/span><strong>Permanent Resident (PR) Card Processing (Updated Weekly)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Application Type<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Processing Time<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Change Since Last Update<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>New PR Card<\/td>\n<td>21 days<\/td>\n<td>Reduced by 2 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PR Card Renewal<\/td>\n<td>37 days<\/td>\n<td>Reduced by 3 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family_Sponsorship_Updated_Monthly\"><\/span><strong>Family Sponsorship (Updated Monthly)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Processing Time<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Change Since Last Update<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Spouse\/Common-Law Partner (Outside Canada)<\/td>\n<td>10 months<\/td>\n<td>No change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Spouse\/Common-Law Partner (Inside Canada)<\/td>\n<td>12 months<\/td>\n<td>No change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Parents\/Grandparents<\/td>\n<td>24 months (Non-Quebec)<\/td>\n<td>No change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Parents\/Grandparents (Quebec)<\/td>\n<td>48 months<\/td>\n<td>No change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Immigration_Updated_Weekly_Monthly\"><\/span><strong>Economic Immigration (Updated Weekly &amp; Monthly)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Program<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Processing Time<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Change Since Last Update<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Canadian Experience Class (CEC)<\/td>\n<td>5 months<\/td>\n<td>No change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)<\/td>\n<td>5 months<\/td>\n<td>No change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Provincial Nominee Program (Express Entry)<\/td>\n<td>6 months<\/td>\n<td>No change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Provincial Nominee Program (Non-Express Entry)<\/td>\n<td>13 months<\/td>\n<td>No change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW)<\/td>\n<td>11 months<\/td>\n<td>No change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)<\/td>\n<td>8 months<\/td>\n<td>No change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Start-up Visa<\/td>\n<td>40 months<\/td>\n<td>No change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temporary_Residency_Processing_Times_Updated_Weekly\"><\/span><strong>Temporary Residency Processing Times (Updated Weekly)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitor_Visa\"><\/span><strong>Visitor Visa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Country<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Processing Time<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Change Since Last Update<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>India<\/td>\n<td>109 days<\/td>\n<td>Reduced by 2 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>United States<\/td>\n<td>27 days<\/td>\n<td>Increased by 1 day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nigeria<\/td>\n<td>170 days<\/td>\n<td>Reduced by 2 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Study_Permits\"><\/span><strong>Study Permits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Country<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Processing Time<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Change Since Last Update<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>India<\/td>\n<td>4 weeks<\/td>\n<td>No change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>United States<\/td>\n<td>11 weeks<\/td>\n<td>Increased by 1 week<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Insights\"><\/span><strong>Key Insights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Completeness Matters:<\/strong> Missing documents or incomplete applications can delay processing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Case Complexity:<\/strong> Applications involving background or security checks may take longer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Submit Early:<\/strong> Early submission reduces the risk of delays due to fluctuating processing times.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_IRCC_Processing_Times\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on IRCC Processing Times<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. How often are processing times updated?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>IRCC updates times monthly for citizenship, family sponsorship, and economic immigration. Updates for temporary residency and PR cards occur weekly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. What\u2019s the processing time for citizenship applications?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Citizenship grants currently take 7 months to process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. How long do PR cards take to process?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New PR cards are processed in 21 days, while renewals take 37 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. What are the wait times for spousal sponsorship applications?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spousal sponsorship applications (outside Canada, non-Quebec) take 10 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5. What affects processing times?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Document completeness, case complexity, and submission method can all impact processing times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>6. Where can I check the most updated processing times?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the official <a target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">IRCC website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>For the latest details, consult the official IRCC portal to keep your immigration plans on track.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canada continues to be a leading destination for immigrants worldwide. Knowing the latest IRCC processing times is essential for planning citizenship applications, PR card renewals, or temporary residency submissions. Below, we\u2019ll explore the December 2024 updates to help you make informed decisions. 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