The November 4, 2026 processing times report lists 76 days for visitor visas from Iran and 57 weeks for work permits from Iran. Study permit estimates increased to 31 weeks for applications from Iran and 8 weeks for applications inside Canada.
This is a dated report, not a statement of today’s processing times. The table compares the update with the previous list received on October 30.
Temporary Residence Processing Times: What Changed?
| Application type | Previous report | November 4, 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor visa from Iran | 79 days | 76 days | 3 days shorter |
| Super visa from Iran | 231 days | 231 days | Unchanged |
| Work permit inside Canada | 16 weeks | 16 weeks | Unchanged |
| Work permit from Iran | 59 weeks | 57 weeks | 2 weeks shorter |
| Study permit inside Canada | 6 weeks | 8 weeks | 2 weeks longer |
| Study permit from Iran | 30 weeks | 31 weeks | 1 week longer |
Two estimates decreased and two increased. The Iran super visa and in-Canada work permit figures remained unchanged in this list.
Did Permanent Residence Processing Times Change?
The permanent residence figures are identical in the two supplied lists. The table reproduces those reported estimates; unchanged figures in this comparison do not mean an individual application’s remaining wait is fixed.
| Program or application type | Reported 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 in Canada, outside Quebec | About 13 months |
Important: Sponsorship estimates depend on whether the destination is Quebec or outside Quebec. Comparative reports identify the 18- and 26-month spousal figures as outside Quebec; the supplied list does not specify the provincial scope of the parent sponsorship figure. The protected persons estimate concerns the permanent residence stage outside Quebec, not asylum claim processing.
Visit our Express Entry service page to learn about the federal programs.
Is an In-Canada Study Permit the Same as an Extension?
No. The 8-week figure in this report concerns study permit applications from inside Canada. A study permit extension is a separate option in IRCC’s tool, so select the application type carefully.
Are These Guaranteed Timelines?
No. Processing times are estimates, not guarantees or maximum waiting periods. Application completeness, information verification and responses to requests for additional documents can affect processing.
Sources and Current Processing Times
The temporary residence changes were cross-checked against reports covering the November 4 update. The permanent residence figures are reproduced from the comparison list. Before making plans, check the official estimate for your program and destination.
- IRCC: Official Processing Times Tool
- CIC News: November 4 Changes, Including In-Canada Study Permits
- November 4 Comparison of Processing Times from Iran
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