Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing times for applications for study permits, work permits, visitor visas, permanent residence, and citizenship applications.
We'll compare the latest processing times, available as of September 10, 2025, to figures from July 23, 2025.
*Processing times provided in the table are for initial study permits for inside Canada. Extensions are currently processed within 163 days as of the latest processing times.
The service standard for study permits inside Canada is four months; for outside Canada, two months.
The service standard for work permit applications from within Canada is 120 days, both for initial work permit applications and for extensions.
Work permit applications made from outside Canada have a service standard of 60 days, with the exception of International Experience Canada (IEC)* work permits, which have a standard of 56 days.
*The IEC allows youths from certain countries who have bilateral youth mobility agreements with Canada to access easier work permits. Visit our dedicated webpage to learn more.
