Canada’s immigration services announce key updates to processing times for February 2025 

These updates are important for anyone applying to move to Canada.

According to Immigration News Canada (INC), these updates provide a snapshot of the current processing times, highlighting the importance of planning ahead for immigration applications.

Knowing these timelines allows applicants to manage expectations, prepare their documentation, and avoid delays.

Reports inform that IRCC determines processing times based on the completion of 80% of applications. These times can be influenced by various factors, such as the completeness of the application, case complexity, application volumes, and program-specific requirements.

Incomplete applications or missing documentation often lead to delays, and cases with legal or security complexities may take longer to process.

Other factors, such as the number of applications received in a given period, also affect processing times. Each immigration program has its unique processing requirements, which can further impact timelines.

As of February 2025,

For PR card renewals, the processing time has been shortened to 17 days, a reduction of 1 day.

For family sponsorship, processing times have remained relatively stable for most categories.

In terms of economic immigration, the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program remains one of the fastest with a processing time of 5 months.

For temporary residency applications, such as visitor visas, processing times vary by country.

1. Visitor visas (outside Canada): 

2. Visitor visa (inside Canada): 40 days (down by 9 days)

3. Visitor visa extension (visitor record): 125 days (down by 6 days)

4. Super visa

4. Super visa

5. Study Permit (Outside Canada) 

6. Study permit (inside Canada): 5 weeks (no change)

7. Study permit extension: 112 days (down by 4 days)

8. Work permit (outside Canada) 

9. Work permit (inside Canada): 120 days (down by 5 days) 

Other temporary residency programs such as the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) remain immediate, with a processing time of 5 minutes.

Understanding these processing times is important for planning your move to Canada, managing expectations, and preparing documents.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always check the official IRCC website.