Immigration Announcement
New IRCC Processing Times 2024 for Canada PR, Citizenship, and Economic Immigration
Are you on the threshold of an exciting immigration journey to Canada? As the landscape evolves, staying updated on New IRCC processing times is crucial. The latest Canada Immigration News brings you the crucial scoop, breaking down the processing times for various application categories – Canada PR, Citizenship, and Economic Immigration as of February 20, 2024.
Canada New IRCC Processing Times 2024
For potential immigrants like you, tracking crucial updates like IRCC processing times in Canada becomes paramount. In 2024, we are enhancing our coverage, providing insights every month. To grasp the nuances of these latest processing times, let’s delve into the details.
Early in 2022, IRCC revamped its processing tool, moving beyond mere service standards to offer accurate data on typical processing times. The tool now reflects processing times for 80% of citizenship and permanent residency applications, updating weekly based on the past six months’ data. The transparency extends to temporary residency applications, with updates derived from the previous eight or sixteen weeks.
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These processing timetables serve as beacons, giving prospective immigrants and visa applicants a glimpse into decision timelines. However, individual processing times may vary based on the 80% average for approved or denied applications.
IRCC Processing Times for Canadian Citizenship and Permanent Resident Cards
| Application Type | Current Processing Time | Change Since Feb 13 | Change Since Feb 6 | Change Since Jan 31 | Change Since Jan 23 |
| Citizenship grant | 15 months | No Change | No Change | No Change | No Change |
| Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship)* | 8 months | No Change | No Change | -1 month | -1 month |
| Resumption of citizenship | Not enough data | No Change | No Change | No Change | No Change |
| Renunciation of Citizenship | 14 months | No Change | No Change | No Change | No Change |
| A search of citizenship records | 13 months | No Change | No Change | -1 month | -1 month |
| New PR card | 34 days | +2 days | +11 days | +16 days | +19 days |
| PR card renewals | 65 days | +1 day | +6 days | +9 days | +9 days |
*Citizenship certificates: Requests from countries other than Canada may take longer to process.
Economic Immigration Processing Times
| Application Type | Current Processing Time | Change Since Feb 13 | Change Since Feb 6 | Change Since Jan 31 | Change Since Jan 23 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 5 months | No Change | No Change | No Change | No Change |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) | 6 months | No Change | No Change | No Change | No Change |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)* | Not updated | No Change | No Change | No Change | No Change |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry | 7 months | No Change | No Change | -1 month | -1 month |
| Non-Express Entry PNP | 13 months | No Change | No Change | -1 month | -1 month |
| Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW) | 10 months | -1 month | -1 month | No Change | No Change |
| Quebec Business Class (entrepreneurs, investors, self-employed persons) | 59 months | No Change | No Change | -2 months | -2 months |
| Federal Self-Employed | 56 months | No Change | No Change | +2 months | +2 months |
| Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) | 6 months | No Change | No Change | No Change | No Change |
| Start-Up Visa | 37 months | No Change | No Change | No Change | No Change |
*FSTP has not been updated by IRCC since March 1; no applications are currently in processing.
As you navigate through Canada’s immigration processes, let CIN be your news guide. Stay tuned for our monthly updates, ensuring you’re well-informed on your journey to Canadian PR, citizenship, or economic immigration.
Start your immigration journey with confidence, armed with the latest insights into IRCC processing times in 2024.
