ImmiWatch · Updated September 3, 2026
IRCC processing times
How long IRCC takes to process your application — with historical trends and PR case inventory movement you won't find on the government site.
Fastest
Visitor Visa (Palestinian Authority (Gaza))
1 day
Slowest
Dependants Abroad (Quebec)
More than 120 months
Most Improved
Visitor Visa (Mozambique)
383 days faster
Most Delayed
Proof of Citizenship
240 days slower
Permanent Residence applications
Fast: CEC(6mo)Slow: Caregiver(6.3yr)
Fast: Quebec(6.2yr)Slow: Self-Employed(9.9yr)
Fast: Spousal (Abroad)(1.5yr)Slow: Dependants(9.9yr)
Fast: Government-Assisted(9mo)Slow: H&C(9.9yr)
Fast: Citizenship(12mo)Slow: Proof(2.7yr)
Data sourced from IRCC. PR programs updated monthly. TR programs updated weekly.
PR: 9 snapshotsTR Overseas: 38 snapshotsTR In-Canada: 38 snapshots
PR Monthly
TR Overseas Weekly, by country
TR In-Canada Weekly
Fast
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⚡ Under 6mo 📈 Slower 📉 Faster
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