IRCC processing times improved in March
IRCC reported across‑the‑board declines in temporary‑residence processing times this week, with Super Visa waits down by about five weeks and work, study, and visitor permits also improving. Reduced timelines give cross‑border families and employers a better window for filing. (cicnews.com, immigrationnewscanada.ca)
IRCC’s March temporary‑residence snapshot uses data “as of March 24” compared to the March 11 update and was reported in third‑party summaries published March 25, 2026. (cicnews.com) (CIC News — ) Super‑visa processing showed the largest country‑level gains: filings from the Philippines improved by about five weeks, while U.S.‑based super‑visa submissions improved by roughly three weeks versus the March 11 estimates. (cicnews.com) (CIC News — ) Study‑permit waits fell most sharply for Pakistan‑based files, declining by four weeks, and in‑Canada study‑permit processing shortened from nine weeks to eight weeks in the March update. (cicnews.com) (CIC News — ) Visitor‑visa timelines improved notably for India‑based applicants, moving from 57 days to 37 days, and in‑Canada visitor decisions dropped from 18 days to 12 days in the latest comparison. (cicnews.com) (CIC News — ) Work‑permit processing showed modest gains: U.S.‑based work‑permit waits decreased from nine weeks to eight weeks, Pakistan‑based applications from 30 weeks to 29 weeks, and in‑Canada work‑permit processing moved from 259 days to 255 days. (cicnews.com) (CIC News — ) IRCC’s published timelines are historical estimates that reflect how long it took to process 80% of applications in the past (the “80%” benchmark), meaning posted improvements describe past processing performance and are not a guaranteed maximum for individual files. (ircc.canada.ca) (IRCC — ) Permanent‑residence and citizenship timelines were last refreshed on March 9, 2026, and IRCC continues monthly cadence for major updates (the March temporary‑residence comparisons referenced the March 11 baseline and the March 24 data point). (cicnews.com) (CIC News — HireCade — )
