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IRCC processing times
Processing-time stories, with the live wait-time tool on the main site for the figure IRCC posts today.
Newest update 23 September 2026: Applying for Canadian Citizenship by Descent: A Complex Process Often Requiring Professional Assistance
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23 September 2026
Applying for Canadian Citizenship by Descent: A Complex Process Often Requiring Professional Assistance
Individuals discovering they are Canadian citizens by descent under updated law face a challenging application process.
22 September 2026
IRCC Updates Temporary Residence Processing Times, Showing Shifts for Work Permits, Super Visas, and Visitor Visas
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, or IRCC, released updated data on September 22 detailing estimated processing times for various temporary
17 September 2026
Americans with Canadian Ancestors Who Died Before 1947 May Still Claim Citizenship by Descent
American descendants of Canadian ancestors who died before 1947 may still claim Canadian citizenship by descent.
10 September 2026
Canadian Proof of Citizenship Processing Times Soar to 33 Months, Affecting 136,000 Applicants
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's processing times for proof of Canadian citizenship have dramatically increased.