Canada’s immigration authority updates estimated processing times for some temporary residence applications from Nigeria, with applicants now facing longer waits. According to the latest Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) information cited by outlets, the change affects categories including study permits, visitor visas, and super visas.
Vanguard reports that as of September 16, 2026, the estimated processing time for a Canadian study permit submitted from Nigeria rises to 10 weeks, from nine weeks the previous week. The report also points to increased estimated timelines for other temporary residence applications. Legit.ng similarly states that Canada has raised processing estimates for Nigerian applicants for study permits, visitor visas, and super visas, indicating that IRCC’s posted timelines have lengthened.
The outlets present the same core development—IRCC’s posted estimates for Nigeria-based applications increase—but differ slightly in how much detail they provide on specific timeframes and application types.
