IRCC updates temporary residence processing times July 22

Canada temporary residence processing times: IRCC update for July 22, 2026

On July 22, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) posted its latest temporary residence processing-time estimates. This week’s changes include longer waits for some work permit applicants from Pakistan and the Philippines, small improvements for visitor visas filed in Canada, mixed shifts for super visas, and no change to study permit estimates for the tracked countries. These weekly figures help applicants, employers and families plan travel, job starts and sponsorships.

What changed (current = July 22; previous = July 15)

Work permits
– Canada (in‑Canada submissions): 122 days (previously 124 days).
– India: 9 weeks (no change).
– Pakistan: 10 weeks (up from 7 weeks).
– Nigeria: 6 weeks (no change).
– United States: 3 weeks (no change).
– Philippines: 7 weeks (up from 6 weeks).
Service standards: in‑Canada (initial and extensions) — 120 days; outside Canada — 60 days.

Study permits
– Canada: 7 weeks (no change).
– India: 5 weeks (no change).
– Pakistan: 6 weeks (no change).
– Nigeria: 5 weeks (no change).
– United States: 5 weeks (no change).
– Philippines: 4 weeks (no change).
Service standards: in‑Canada (initial and extensions) — 120 days; outside Canada — 60 days.

Visitor visas
– Canada: 29 days (down from 34 days).
– India: 21 days (up from 20 days).
– Pakistan: 40 days (up from 39 days).
– Nigeria: 63 days (up from 61 days).
– United States: 27 days (down from 28 days).
– Philippines: 16 days (down from 17 days).
Service standard (outside Canada): 14 days. In‑Canada: N/A.

Super visas
– India: 49 days (down from 50 days).
– Pakistan: 194 days (up from 187 days).
– Nigeria: 39 days (up from 36 days).
– United States: 124 days (down from 126 days).
– Philippines: 68 days (down from 73 days).
Service standard: 112 days.
Note: super visa applications cannot be submitted from within Canada.

How to read these numbers
IRCC publishes historical and forward‑looking estimates and also has service standards (internal targets, generally covering 80% of files). These published times are guidance, not guarantees. Individual cases can take longer because of complexity, operational capacity, backlogs, requests for more documents, or additional review. IRCC typically updates temporary residence processing times weekly; this update covers the week of July 15–22, 2026. The next update is expected on or around July 29, 2026.

Practical implications
– Work permits: Pakistan’s jump from 7 to 10 weeks and the Philippines’ increase by one week may affect employer start dates and onboarding. The in‑Canada estimate (122 days) is slightly above the 120‑day service standard.
– Visitor visas: improvements for in‑Canada filings help short‑term travel planning, but several outside‑Canada estimates remain above the 14‑day service standard.
– Super visas: the large increase for Pakistan applicants (194 days) is notable for families planning extended visits; applicants must apply from outside Canada and allow for longer processing.

Quick checklist
– Check IRCC’s exact estimate for your application type and country of filing (use July 22 values until the next update).
– Build extra buffer time before booking travel, accepting job start dates, or making tuition arrangements.
– Submit complete, well‑documented applications to reduce the chance of additional requests.
– Employers should include contingency language for delayed start dates.
– Families using super visas should plan for longer processing where estimates exceed the service standard.
– Monitor IRCC’s weekly updates around July 29, 2026.

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