Processing times

IRCC's Express Entry processing-time baseline applies after IRCC receives your complete permanent residence application. It does not include the time you spend in the pool or the 60-day ITA window before submission. Processing times can vary based on application completeness, background checks, and IRCC workload.

Study permit processing times vary by country of residence, typically ranging from 4 to 16 weeks. Applications from some countries are processed faster than others. You can check the specific timeline for your country using the tool above.

IRCC processing times are estimates based on how long it took to process 80% of applications in a recent period. Your individual case may take longer or shorter depending on factors like application completeness, background checks, and medical exam results.

IRCC updates processing times regularly on their website. ImmiNorth fetches the latest data directly from IRCC's official data source and refreshes it daily to ensure you see current estimates.

While you cannot directly speed up IRCC processing, you can avoid delays by submitting a complete application with all required documents, responding quickly to any requests for additional information, completing your medical exam and biometrics promptly, and ensuring your police certificates are valid.