Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published updated estimates for temporary residence processing times as of July 22, 2026. The figures show modest movement across categories, with work permits exhibiting the most notable shifts.
In the work permit category, processing times increased for Pakistan by three weeks and for the Philippines by one week, signaling slower processing for those applicants. For submissions made from within Canada, processing times improved to 122 days, down from 124 days.
Visitor visas saw a five-day reduction for in-Canada submissions, while Super visas decreased by five days for the Philippines.
No changes were recorded in study permit wait times for the five countries tracked in this update.
The update compares the current estimates with those published on July 15, highlighting changes in Canada, India, Pakistan, Nigeria, the United States, and the Philippines. Key figures include Canada at 122 days (down from 124), India remaining at 9 weeks, Pakistan up to 10 weeks (from 7), Nigeria steady at 6 weeks, the United States at 3 weeks, and the Philippines at 7 weeks (down from 6).
IRCC reiterates service standards: initial and extension submissions made from within Canada target 120 days, while submissions from outside Canada target 60 days. The next processing-time update is expected around July 29, 2026. Maple News will continue to monitor developments and provide guidance for applicants.