Recent updates have reported significant changes in processing times for various permanent residency applications in Canada. The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), and Quebec Business Class applicants have experienced improved wait times. The AIP, in particular, noted a dramatic decrease in processing time.
Processing Times for Economic Permanent Residents
As of June 8, wait times for economic immigration applications have seen a decrease. AIP applicants enjoyed the most substantial reduction, with processing times decreasing by 12 months. Here’s a breakdown of the latest processing times:
- Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
- Current Wait Time: 26 months
- Previous Wait Time: 38 months
- Service Standard: 11 months
- Applications Awaiting Assessment: 12,900
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
- Enhanced Applications (Express Entry):
- Current Wait Time: 6 months
- Previous Wait Time: 7 months
- Service Standard: 6 months
- Base Applications (Non-Express Entry):
- Current Wait Time: 13 months
- Previous Wait Time: 14 months
- Service Standard: 11 months
- Applications Awaiting Assessment: 14,000 Enhanced, 110,200 Base
- Quebec Business Class
- Current Wait Time: 76 months
- Previous Wait Time: 78 months
- Service Standard: Unpublished
- Applications Awaiting Assessment: 3,700
Impacts on Family Sponsorship Applications
In contrast to the positive changes for economic applications, family sponsorship processing times have increased. The following updates summarize the current situation:
- Spouse or Common-Law Partner Living Inside Canada:
- Outside Quebec: 26 months (previously 25 months)
- In Quebec: 32 months (previously 31 months)
- Parents and Grandparents Program:
- Outside Quebec: 32 months (previously 33 months)
- In Quebec: 67 months (previously 66 months)
Overall, most family applications witnessed an increase of about one month. The backlog across various family sponsor categories remains considerable.
Additional Notes on Citizenship Processing
The processing times for citizenship grants and related applications have not changed since the last update on May 12. The following times remain:
- Citizenship Grant: 13 months
- Renunciation of Citizenship: 7 months
- Search of Citizenship Records: 17 months
Currently, the inventory contains 326,400 citizenship grant applications.
Conclusion
Overall, the latest updates signal improved conditions for economic permanent resident applicants. However, family sponsorship applicants continue to face longer wait times. It is essential for individuals to stay informed about their specific application types and the potential impact of current processing times.
