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How long study permits, work permits, visitor visas, super visas and dependent-child applications take right now — straight from IRCC’s own published data.
IRCC publishes a separate processing time for each application type and country of residence, based on how long recent applications actually took. Pick your country below to see the current estimates.
Source: IRCC official processing-times feed, last refreshed September 30, 2026. Estimates only — IRCC updates these regularly. Confirm the current figure on canada.ca before relying on it for a deadline.
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IRCC’s processing time is the length of time it took to finish 80% of recently completed applications of that type from that country. It is a backward-looking estimate, not a guarantee, and it shifts as application volumes and staffing change. The clock generally starts when IRCC receives a complete application and stops when a decision is made.
The single biggest thing you control is completeness. Missing documents, unclear proof of funds, or a slow response to an IRCC request are the most common reasons an application takes longer than the published time. Applying early and submitting a complete, well-documented package is how you stay on — or ahead of — schedule.
Processing time tells you how long — eligibility tells you whether. Check which Canadian immigration programs you qualify for in two minutes, free.
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Study permit processing times depend heavily on the country you apply from — IRCC publishes a separate estimate for each. Use the tool above to see the current time for your country. The figure IRCC shows is based on how long it took to finish 80% of applications from that country recently, so it moves as demand changes.
They come directly from IRCC’s own published processing-times feed on canada.ca. This tool shows a snapshot last refreshed on September 30, 2026. IRCC updates its figures regularly, so always confirm the current number on canada.ca before you rely on it for a deadline.
IRCC only publishes a time for a given application type and country when it has enough recent data. When it does not (labelled “not enough data” or “no processing time available”), no estimate is shown. In that case, IRCC’s general processing-times page may give a global average.
No. Processing time is only how long IRCC takes to make a decision — it says nothing about approval odds. Approval depends on your eligibility and the strength of your application. A complete, well-documented application is what reduces the risk of delay or refusal.
You cannot buy a faster decision, but you can avoid the most common causes of delay: submit a complete application with every required document, respond quickly to any requests from IRCC, and apply well before your intended start or travel date. Incomplete applications are a frequent reason times stretch out.
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Processing times are IRCC estimates that change frequently, shown here from IRCC’s official feed (last refreshed September 30, 2026). This is general information, not legal advice — always confirm current times on canada.ca before you act.