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Due to the impacts of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), we can’t

  • process applications normally
  • provide accurate processing times

We’re prioritizing applications from

  • Canadians returning to Canada
  • vulnerable people
  • people who perform or support essential services

If you have an application in progress

If you want to apply to come to Canada

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Processing times will vary based on:

  • the type of application submitted
  • if the application is complete
  • how quickly we expect to process applications we’ve already received
  • how easily we can verify your information
  • how long you take to respond to any requests or concerns
  • other factors

Learn how processing times are calculated.

Processing times PR

Processing times will vary based on:

  • the type of application submitted
  • if the application is complete
  • how quickly we expect to process applications we’ve already received
  • how easily we can verify your information
  • how long you take to respond to any requests or concerns
  • other factors

Your processing time may also be affected if more people apply to immigrate to Canada than we can bring in each year.

Learn how processing times are calculated.

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We are committed to processing most complete applications within this time.

Processing times will vary based on:

  • the type of application submitted
  • if the application is complete
  • how quickly we expect to process applications we’ve already received
  • how easily we can verify your information
  • how long you take to respond to any requests or concerns
  • other factors

Problem with the online application

Some people applying for a study permit may have trouble using the online application. For example, if you’re currently a visitor in Canada and your spouse or common-law partner is a low-skilled worker, you may need to apply on paper.

Problem with the online application

If you’re trying to apply for a work permit online in one of the below categories, you may have problems getting the right result. If you’re not sure if this applies to you, ask your employer.

Categories (LMIA exemption code if applicable)
  • Bridging open work permits (A75)
  • Permanent residence applicants in Canada (A70)
  • Open work permit pilot program for permanent residence applicants in the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class (A70)
  • Visitors in Canada who are the spouse or common-law partner of a low-skilled worker
  • CSQ holders in Quebec (A75)
  • Refugee claimants (S61)
  • Persons under an unenforceable removal order (S62)
  • Foreign workers in British Columbia who are facing or at risk of facing abuse in relation to their job (T13)
  • Live-in caregivers who have submitted their permanent residence application (A71)
  • Post-doctoral Ph.D. fellows and award recipients (C44)
  • Medical residents and research fellows (C45)
  • Destitute Students (H81)
  • Holders of a temporary resident permit that’s valid for a minimum of six months (H82)
  • Francophone mobility (C16)
  • Emergency repairs or repair personnel for out-of-warranty equipment (C13)
  • Atlantic Immigration Pilot (C18)
  • Television and film production workers (C14)
  • Performing arts (C23)
  • Experts on missions, working for a United Nations office in Canada (C10)
  • Start-up visa (A75)
  • Reciprocal employment (C20)
  • IEC: extending your participation or changing conditions on your work permit (C21)
  • Significant Benefit (C10)
  • Seafood-processing workers
  • Non-SAWP Guatemalan agricultural workers
  • Foreign physicians coming to work in Quebec (C10)
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