Maple News reports on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) latest processing-time estimates for temporary residence, permanent residence, and citizenship applications, as of March 11, 2026 (March 9 for certain streams). The update reflects mixed movements across programs, with several notable shifts.
Key changes include a one‑month increase in in‑land spousal sponsorship wait times within Quebec, while Parent and Grandparent (PGP) sponsorship in and outside Quebec both fell by one month. India‑based dependent child sponsorship processing times also improved, dropping by eight months.
Visitor visas showed broad improvements, with particularly favorable updates for Indian and American applicants. In contrast, work-permit processing from Nigeria lengthened by two weeks, while U.S. submissions moved faster by one week. Inside Canada work permits edged up slightly by three days.
IRCC’s latest update covers three broad streams: temporary residence, permanent residence, and citizenship. Below is a concise snapshot of the temporary-residence changes highlighted in the update and the country-specific shifts for work-permit processing, as recorded by IRCC.
Temporary Residence (selected highlights): Inside Canada: 259 days (up from 256 days). India: 7 weeks (down from 8 weeks). Pakistan: 30 weeks (unchanged). Nigeria: 13 weeks (up from 11 weeks). United States: 9 weeks (down from 10 weeks). Philippines: 7 weeks (new or updated estimate). These figures represent processing-time estimates and are subject to change as backlogs evolve and priorities shift. For the most current timelines, applicants should consult IRCC’s official processing-time tool.
Maple News notes that while some streams show quicker processing, others can experience longer waits depending on factors such as visa category, nationality, and specific visa office workloads. Applicants planning travel or sponsorship should factor these timelines into their immigration strategy and stay updated with IRCC’s published estimates.
Maple News will continue to monitor IRCC updates and bring readers the latest developments in immigration and startup-related timelines.