Maple News reports that processing times for economic immigration applications have eased across several streams, with the biggest improvement in the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), alongside gains in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Quebec Business Class. As of June 8, 2026, AIP wait times dropped by 12 months, while PNP wait times declined modestly and Quebec Business Class also moved faster.
In the AIP, wait times fell to 26 months from 38 months in the May 12 update, marking the program’s fastest pace in backlogs since October 2025. The service standard remains 11 months, and the inventory awaiting assessment stands at 12,900 cases.
Provincial Nominee Program wait times eased by one month for both base applications and enhanced applications, reflecting continued improvements in provincial nomination processing.
Quebec Business Class processing times declined by two months, signaling progress in Quebec’s business-immigration stream.
By contrast, most family sponsorship timelines increased by one month, including for spouses and common-law partners as well as parents and grandparents.
Wait times for Express Entry applications not tied to the provinces, and for Quebec immigration through the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), held steady in this update.
These estimates compare data as of June 8 with the previous update published May 12, highlighting a mixed picture across streams: sharper gains in some provincial and Atlantic streams, with modest slowdowns in family sponsorship. Maple News notes that processing times are subject to policy changes and operational capacity, and readers should monitor updates for any shifts.