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Updated IRCC Processing Times 2024: Canada PR, Citizenship, and Economic Immigration
In the realm of Canadian immigration, staying abreast of the latest IRCC processing times is paramount. As of January 16, 2024, we present a detailed overview of processing durations for various application types: economic programs, Canada permanent residence, economic PR immigration, temporary visas, and others.
Changes in the IRCC Processing Tool
Early in 2022, the IRCC underwent a transformative update to its processing tool, shifting from displaying mere service standards to offering precise data on typical processing times. Unlike service standards, which infrequently see updates, these new processing schedules for 80% of applications are now refreshed weekly, utilizing data from the previous six months.
For applications related to temporary residency, weekly updates based on data from the preceding eight or sixteen weeks provide prospective immigrants and visa applicants with essential insights. It’s crucial to understand that these schedules offer estimates and do not guarantee identical processing times for every application.
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IRCC Processing Times – Canada Citizenship and PRs 2024
Here is a snapshot of the current processing times for Canada Citizenship and PR cards as of January 16, 2024:
| Application Type | Current Processing Time | Change Since January 9 | Change Since January 2 | Change Since December 28 | Change Since December 20 |
| Citizenship grant | 15 months | No Change | No Change | -1 month | -1 month |
| Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship)* | 9 months | No Change | -1 month | -2 months | -2 months |
| Resumption of citizenship | Not enough data | No Change | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Renunciation of Citizenship | 14 months | No Change | No Change | No Change | No Change |
| Search of citizenship records | 14 months | No Change | No Change | No Change | No Change |
| New PR card | 15 days | -1 day | -14 days | -27 days | -43 days |
| PR card renewals | 58 days | -1 day | -3 days | -5 days | -7 days |
Note: The information provided here is based on the latest available data and is subject to change based on IRCC updates.
Latest Economic PR Applications Processing Times 2024
| Application Type | Current Processing Time | Change Since Jan 9 | Change Since Jan 2 | Change Since Dec 28 | Change Since Dec 20 |
| 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 | +1 month | +1 month |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) | Not updated | No Change | No Change | No Change | No Change |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry | 8 months | No Change | No Change | No Change | No Change |
| Non-Express Entry PNP | 14 months | No Change | No Change | -1 month | No Change |
| Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW) | 10 months | No Change | No Change | -2 months | No Change |
| Quebec Business Class (Entrepreneurs, Investors, Self-Employed) | 61 months | No Change | No Change | +1 month | No Change |
| Federal Self-Employed | 54 months | No Change | No Change | +2 months | No Change |
| 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 |
Click here to view IRCC Processing times for Family Sponsorship and Temporary Visas.
Insights and Highlights: Economic PR Applications
- CEC Continues Steady Pace – The Canadian Experience Class maintains a consistent processing time of 5 months, reflecting the program’s efficiency.
- FSWP Stability with a Slight Increase – The Federal Skilled Worker Program holds steady at 6 months, with a minor extension of 1 month noted since January 2.
- FSTP: Awaiting Updates – The Federal Skilled Trades Program, not updated since March 1, remains in a holding pattern as of now, with no reported changes.
- Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) with Express Entry and Non-Express Entry – Both streams maintain their processing times at 8 months and 14 months, respectively, providing stability for applicants in these pathways.
- QSW and Quebec Business Class – Quebec Skilled Workers see a slight decrease of 2 months, while the Quebec Business Class experiences a marginal increase of 1 month.
- Federal Self-Employed Stability and Growth – The Federal Self-Employed program witnesses a processing time of 54 months, showcasing stability with a 2-month increase since January 2.
- AIP and Start-Up Visa – Both the Atlantic Immigration Program and the Start-Up Visa exhibit unwavering processing times at 6 months and 37 months, respectively.
Understanding these IRCC processing times is pivotal for those planning to immigrate to Canada in 2024. Stay informed, plan strategically, and navigate your journey with confidence. For more updates and in-depth analysis, keep exploring Canada Immigration News – CIN.
