10/09/2025
๐จ๐ฆ IRCC Updates Processing Times โ October 2025 ๐จ๐ฆ
IRCC has just released new updates on application processing times for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship. Here are the highlights:
๐ขSpousal Sponsorship (in-Canada, Quebec-bound applicants) โ processing time has increased by almost 16 months.
๐ขDependent Child Sponsorship from inside Canada โ processing time has dropped significantly (by ~17 months).
๐ขExpress Entry:
โข Canadian Experience Class โ around 6 months
โข Federal Skilled Worker โ 5โ6 months
๐ขCitizenship:
โข Grant of Citizenship โ about 13 months
โข Citizenship Certificate โ about 7 months
๐ What this means for you:
๐ขBe prepared for delays in some family sponsorship cases, especially in Quebec.
๐ขMany categories are moving faster, which means now could be the right time to apply.
๐ขSubmitting early ensures your place in the processing queue.
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