Hey there, future Canadians! If you're considering making Canada your home, it's essential to stay up-to-date on processing times for immigration applications. Since July, there have been some changes worth noting for the various types of applications, including permanent residence, work permits, study permits, temporary resident visas, and citizenship.

So, let’s dive into the details and see what’s changed!

For Express Entry applications, processing times are mostly stable with slight increases for some federal programs. For instance, the Canadian Experience Class remains around 5 months, while the Federal Skilled Worker Program has edged up to 7 months.

If you're looking at the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), the times have stayed the same for enhanced PNP submissions at 8 months, but the base PNP application has pushed up to 20 months.

And for those interested in the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), be prepared for an increase to about 13 months for application processing.

It’s also important to consider family sponsorship, as processing times can vary significantly depending on your situation, with times ranging from 11 to 41 months!

Temporary resident visa applications show significant variance based on the country of submission. For example, processing time from India has gone up to 58 days.

If you're applying for a work permit, times differ based on whether you're applying from within Canada or outside, so always check the latest numbers!

For study permits, the good news is that if you’re applying from within Canada, times have decreased slightly!

Finally, keep in mind that these processing times are estimates and can fluctuate due to many factors. So, stay informed, and don’t hesitate to reach out to an immigration expert for help!