IRCC updates temporary residence wait periods, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest update on temporary residence application timelines, showing positive changes for many applicants.
The updated figures, published on July 2, 2026, show that work permit applications continue to move faster in several categories. Applicants already in Canada experienced the biggest improvement, with wait periods dropping by another 15 days. This is also the shortest wait recorded so far this year for in-Canada work permit applications.
Applicants from Nigeria also saw work permit timelines improve by one week.
Those applying for a Canadian Super Visa from India also received good news, with wait periods falling by just over two weeks.
However, not every category showed improvement. Some study permit and Super Visa applications now take longer than they did in the previous update.
The figures below compare IRCC’s latest timelines from July 2 with the previous update released on June 24.
Work Permits
Work permit applications continued to show positive movement, especially for applicants already living in Canada.
The wait period for in-Canada applications dropped from 144 days to 129 days. Nigeria also saw a one-week improvement, while the remaining countries stayed unchanged.
| Applying From: | Current (July 2) | Previous (June 24) |
| Canada | 129 days | 144 days |
| India | 9 weeks | 9 weeks |
| Pakistan | 5 weeks | 5 weeks |
| Nigeria | 8 weeks | 9 weeks |
| United States | 4 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Philippines | 8 weeks | 8 weeks |
Service Standard:
- In-Canada submissions (initial and extensions): 120 days
- Outside Canada submissions: 60 days
Study Permits
Study permit applications became slightly slower for applicants applying from Canada and India.
Applicants inside Canada now face a wait of seven weeks instead of six, while applicants from India now wait five weeks instead of four.
No country reported shorter study permit timelines during this update.
| Applying From: | Current (July 2) | Previous (June 24) |
| Canada | 7 weeks | 6 weeks |
| India | 5 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Pakistan | 6 weeks | 6 weeks |
| Nigeria | 5 weeks | 5 weeks |
| United States | 5 weeks | 5 weeks |
| Philippines | 4 weeks | 4 weeks |
Service Standard:
- In-Canada submissions (initial and extensions): 120 days
- Outside Canada submissions: 60 days
Visitor Visa
Visitor visa applications showed both improvements and slight increases.
Applicants from Canada, India, and Pakistan experienced shorter wait periods compared with the previous update.
Meanwhile, applicants from Nigeria and the United States saw small increases, while timelines for the Philippines remained unchanged.
| Applying From: | Current (July 2) | Previous (June 24) |
| Canada | 38 days | 42 days |
| India | 21 days | 22 days |
| Pakistan | 38 days | 43 days |
| Nigeria | 56 days | 54 days |
| United States | 32 days | 31 days |
| Philippines | 17 days | 17 days |
Service Standard:
- In-Canada submissions: N/A
- Outside Canada submissions: 14 days
Super Visa
The biggest improvement in the latest update came for Super Visa applicants from India.
Their estimated wait period dropped from 66 days to 50 days, making it one of the most noticeable improvements in this update.
On the other hand, applicants from the United States experienced the largest increase, with wait periods rising from 104 days to 123 days.
Applicants from Pakistan and the Philippines also saw longer waits, while Nigeria recorded a small improvement.
| Applying From: | Current (July 2) | Previous (June 24) |
| India | 50 days | 66 days |
| Pakistan | 102 days | 95 days |
| Nigeria | 32 days | 34 days |
| United States | 123 days | 104 days |
| Philippines | 52 days | 42 days |
Service Standard: 112 days
Note: Super Visa applications cannot be submitted from within Canada.
Understanding Wait Periods And Service Standards
IRCC publishes regular updates to help applicants understand the estimated time needed to complete different immigration applications. These estimates are meant to provide guidance and do not guarantee when an individual application will be finalized.
The department uses two types of estimates.
- Historical estimates: Based on previous performance and showing how long IRCC has generally taken to complete 80% of applications.
- Forward-looking estimates: Based on current application volumes and the department’s available resources.
Service standards are different from these estimates. They are internal targets that show how quickly IRCC aims to complete most applications under normal operating conditions. In general, the department aims to finalize around 80% of applications within the published service standard.
Some applications may be completed sooner, while others may take longer because of application backlogs, operational demands, or additional checks required for a specific case.
IRCC updates temporary residence timelines every week, while permanent residence and citizenship updates are normally released once each month. The department reviews its official service standards less frequently, with the current temporary residence standards remaining unchanged since the 2018 – 2019 period.
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