Here’s where things stand across the major immigration streams as of July 7, 2026:
- Permanent Residence (Express Entry): ~7 months — on track, holding stable
- Family Sponsorship: Spousal 25 months, Parents 33–66 months — lengthy, and trending up
- Citizenship & PR Card: Citizenship 13 months, PR Card 28 days — running above target
- Work Permits: 1–6 months — improving, trending down
- Study & Visitor Permits: Study 4–16 weeks, Visitor 14–90 days — stable
Worth flagging: the Caregiver Program remains the longest wait in the entire system at 82 months.
Processing times shift regularly — always check IRCC’s official tool for your specific application category before making plans around these numbers.