How Long Will IRCC Take? IRCC Processing Times, November 2026

IRCC's processing-times update of 4 November 2026 gives these current estimates. They are estimates, not guarantees — your file can take longer or shorter.

Visitor record (inside Canada): 310 days. Work permit extension: 10 weeks. Study permit extension: 6 weeks. Study permit from India: 8 weeks. Work permit from India: 10 weeks. Visitor visa from India: 32 days.

If your status is expiring, do not wait until the last week — apply early, keep proof you applied, and check whether you have maintained status while you wait. Timelines move with each IRCC update, so check the current figures before you plan travel or a job start date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these times guaranteed?

No. They are IRCC estimates and change with each update.

What if my permit expires while I wait?

In many cases you can keep working or studying under maintained status if you applied before expiry — but the rules depend on your permit type, so check your own situation.

Waiting on a timeline? Contact PS Immigration Consultancy — Pardeep Kumar Sharma, RCIC (Licence No. R710891) — +1 647-326-9562, 10 George St N, Suite 176, Brampton, ON. General information only; IRCC decides.