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IRCC Processing Times as of May 28, 2025

Chart showing updated IRCC processing time for Canada visa applications by country and category as of May 2025

Understanding how long it takes to process your Canadian immigration or visa application is crucial for planning. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updates processing times regularly, and as of May 28, 2025, here’s how long it takes for key applications—both general and country-specific. 📌 General Processing Times These timelines reflect average wait times […]

IRCC Processing Times: What Changed in the Last Year?

A visual chart comparing current and past IRCC processing times for immigration applications.

If you’re planning to move to Canada or are already in the process, you’ve probably wondered: “How long will my application take?” Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regularly updates its processing times so you can get an idea of how long you might have to wait. But over the past year, some of these […]

IRCC Makes Big Progress in Reducing Immigration Backlog

IRCC updates on Canada's immigration backlog, showing progress in application processing.

Good news for those waiting on their Canadian immigration applications! Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has significantly reduced the backlog of pending applications. Fewer Applications in the Backlog As of December 31, 2024, the backlog dropped to 942,300 applications. This is a big improvement from the 1,006,500 applications at the end of November—a 6.38% […]