The report received on October 30, 2026 listed processing times of 79 days for a visitor visa from Iran, 59 weeks for a work permit from Iran and 30 weeks for a study permit from Iran. The tables below summarize the reported figures for selected Canadian temporary and permanent residence applications.
This article covers the October 30 report, not current processing times. Processing times are estimates and do not guarantee a decision by a particular date. Before making plans, check the official IRCC tool for your application type and circumstances.
Temporary Residence Processing Times
Where an application is submitted matters when comparing processing times. The table distinguishes applications from Iran from applications made inside Canada.
| Application type | Application location | Reported processing time |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor visa | Iran | 79 days |
| Parent and grandparent super visa | Iran | 231 days |
| Work permit | Inside Canada | 16 weeks |
| Work permit | Iran | 59 weeks |
| Study permit | Inside Canada | 6 weeks |
| Study permit | Iran | 30 weeks |
A super visa is a temporary residence option. It is different from the parent sponsorship pathway for permanent residence.
Permanent Residence Processing Times
| Program or application type | Reported processing time |
|---|---|
| Atlantic Immigration Program | About 26 months |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 6 months |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) | 7 months |
| Provincial Nominee Program through Express Entry | 7 months |
| Provincial Nominee Program outside Express Entry | 13 months |
| Parent sponsorship | 28 months |
| Spousal sponsorship, spouse outside Canada | About 18 months |
| Spousal sponsorship, spouse inside Canada | About 26 months |
| Permanent residence for protected persons and Convention refugees in Canada, outside Quebec | About 13 months |
Important: The original list did not identify the destination province for sponsorship applications. Applicants should check the appropriate Quebec or outside-Quebec processing time separately. The 13-month figure in the final row concerns the permanent residence stage for protected persons outside Quebec; it is not the processing time for an asylum claim.
Visit our Express Entry service page to learn about the programs managed through Express Entry.
Are These Guaranteed Decision Deadlines?
No. A processing time is an estimate, and an individual application may take a different amount of time. Application completeness, verification of information and documents, responses to requests for additional information and program circumstances can affect processing.
Read the units carefully: the tables use days, weeks and months, which should not be treated as interchangeable.
How Can You Check the Time for Your Application?
- Open IRCC’s official processing times tool.
- Select the application type and relevant subcategory.
- If prompted, select the application country or where you will live in Canada.
- Read the result notes and record when you checked the figure.
For an application already submitted, use the relevant official account or application status tool to follow its progress.
Official Resources for Processing Times and Application Status
The tables above reproduce the figures in the report received on October 30. The resources below provide current processing times, application status guidance and information about the protected persons pathway; they are not an archived verification of every historical figure in this report.
- IRCC: Check Processing Times
- IRCC: Check Your Application Status
- IRCC: Permanent Residence for Protected Persons
Contact Hejazineia Immigration to discuss immigration options and the documents relevant to your circumstances: +1 778 869 4566.
