Ask Kubeir Blog

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% […]