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Applications Processed in CanadaThis page will tell you the length of time CIC’s case processing centres currently need to process certain applications. The times posted on this page are for applications CIC processes in Canada and include applications for: The processing times are updated weekly, so check often. How to Use This Page You can estimate the amount of time it will take to process your application. Note the date in the column “Processing Applications Received up to”, then add the amount of time posted in the column “Current Processing Time” to the date you submitted your application. This will give you an approximate date as to when you should receive a response from CIC. These processing times include a 10-day mailing period. Read the tips for clients to help avoid delays in the processing of applications. If after reading this page you need more information, please contact the Call Centre. Please note that Call Centre agents cannot speed up the process of your application or make decisions on your case.
In-Canada Application
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Type of Application | Responsible Case Processing Centre |
Processing Applications Received Up To |
Current Processing Time |
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Temporary Residence Applications >> Includes: Work, Study, Visitor, Temporary Resident Permits and Restoration of Status |
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Applying to Change Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada | CPC Vegreville |
September 5, 2006 |
54 days |
Applying for a Protected Person Status Document | CPC Vegreville |
September 28, 2006 |
31 days |
Permanent Residence Applications >> First stage of approval (see note 1) |
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Protected Persons and Convention Refugees | CPC Vegreville |
April 7, 2006 |
6-7 months |
Humanitarian and Compassionate Cases | CPC Vegreville |
June 10, 2005 |
16-17 months |
Spouse or Common-Law Partner Class | CPC Vegreville |
February 2, 2006 |
8-9 months |
Live-in Caregiver | CPC Vegreville |
February 2, 2006 |
8-9 months |
(1) Not all cases receive “first stage of approval” at CPC Vegreville. Some files may be transferred to a local CIC office. This may add further delays to the overall processing time. | |||
Sponsorship Applications (see note 2) | |||
Spouse, Common-Law or Conjugal Partner, Dependent Children and Other Relatives | CPC Mississauga |
September 18, 2006 |
44 days |
Parents and Grandparents | CPC Mississauga |
June 18, 2004 |
28 months |
Adopted Children, Children to be Adopted and Orphans (see note 3) | CPC Mississauga |
Processed
daily on a priority basis |
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(2) There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada and the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. There are separate processing times for each of these two steps. Find information on visa office processing times for permanent residence applications for spouses, common-law or conjugal partners; dependent children; parents and grandparents; and sponsorship applications for adopted children and other relatives. (3) Applications for adopted children and children who will be adopted are processed on a priority basis, usually within 10 days of their receipt at the CPC. |
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Permanent Resident Card | |||
Initial, replacement or renewal of PR card for existing permanent residents | CPC Sydney |
September 18, 2006 |
60 days (see note 4) |
Newly arriving permanent residents (once Canadian mailing address is provided) | CPC Sydney |
30 days | |
(4) Includes approximate contact time needed by the local office. |
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Last Updated: 2006-10-23 | ![]() |
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