Federal delay in processing immigration cases persists, particularly in relation to study permit applications, indicating ongoing delays in the overall IRCC backlog.
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest update on the application backlog for permanent resident permits and temporary resident permits.
As of June 30, the backlog varies but generally ranges from several months to over a year, depending on the specific category and processing center. The total number of applications in all IRCC inventories stands at 2,189,500.
The backlog increased by 5.02% from 802,000 at the end of May, with 842,800 applications currently in the backlog. Of these, 896,100 applications are for permanent residence immigration programs, while 1,040,700 are for temporary residence.
In the temporary residence category, the backlog includes work permits, study permits, and visitor visas. The percentage of work permit applications in the backlog inched upwards compared to the month prior, standing at 40%. On the other hand, the percentage of study permit applications in the backlog has fallen significantly over the last few months, from 45% in February to 18% in June. The percentage of applications for visitor visas reduced very slightly - from 54% in May to 53% in June.
For permanent residence applications, as of June 30, 415,800 applications were part of the backlog, an increase from the 402,400 applications in the backlog at the end of May. However, 480,300 (or 54%) of these applications were processed within IRCC's service standards.
More complex applications that need extra documentation may take longer than the usual time frame. To help reduce the backlog, IRCC has been making use of advanced analytics and automation technologies since late last year. The organisation aims to process 80% of applications within its standard processing times.
Despite the increase in the backlog, some categories have shown improvement. For instance, the family sponsorship backlog was at 14%, slightly below the 15% projected backlog target. Meanwhile, the citizenship applications backlog remains consistent within the target percentage at 19%.
As for the Express Entry applications, 20% were considered backlog as of June 30, 2025, an uptick from the previous month's 18%.
IRCC continues to strive towards reducing the application backlog and improving the efficiency of its services. The organisation encourages applicants to check the IRCC website for the most up-to-date information on processing times and application statuses.
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