Maple News reports that immigrants who become permanent residents through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) tend to achieve better outcomes in Canada’s labour market compared to those who enter via the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). This […]
Canada Processing Times for In-Canada Work Permits Fall to Year’s Low, Study Permits Also Improve
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- June 24, 2026
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Maple News reports that on June 24, Canada’s immigration department released updated processing times for temporary residence applications, with notable improvements for work-permit applicants. The update provides a clearer snapshot of how quickly applicants can expect decisions as the system continues to adjust capacity. Key gains since June 17 include a record low processing time for in-Canada work permits in 2026 at 144 days, and a seven-week drop for applicants from Nigeria. India and Pakistan saw more modest shifts, with India remaining at nine weeks and Pakistan at five weeks. Country-specific changes for work permits show Canada-based applicants at 144 days (down from 171 days), Nigeria down to nine weeks (from 16 weeks), and the United States remaining at four weeks. India is at nine weeks, Pakistan at five weeks, and the Philippines at eight weeks. Service standards continue to differentiate between submissions made inside and outside Canada: 120 days for in-Canada submissions (initial applications and extensions) and 60 days for submissions made from outside Canada. For study permits, India and Nigeria posted one-week improvements, bringing Canada-based applicants to six weeks, with India at four weeks and Nigeria at five weeks. Other comparables remained steady: Pakistan at six weeks, the United States at five weeks, and the Philippines at four weeks. In addition to these improvements, the update notes modest increases in some visa categories, with the standout exception being an 11-day rise for Pakistan-based super visa applications. While overall wait times are trending downward, timeframes continue to vary by…
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