Canada’s IRCC update cuts Super Visa waits for Indians, raises study permit estimates

Canada Study Permit Processing Time Increases For Indian Students; Wait Extends To 5 Weeks

Indian students planning to begin their studies in Canada may need to factor in a slightly longer wait for their study permits. The latest weekly update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that the estimated processing time for study permit applications submitted from India has increased from four weeks to five weeks.The revised timeline, updated on July 2, comes even as Canada has reduced processing times for several other visa categories, particularly the Super Visa. According to a report by CIC News, while families visiting relatives in Canada are seeing faster approvals, students now face a longer wait before receiving a decision on their applications.Study permit processing slows by one weekAccording to media reports, the study permit applications from India are now expected to take around five weeks to process. This marks a one-week increase from the previous estimate of four weeks.The same is also true for applications that have been filed from within Canada, which saw an increase in processing times from six weeks to seven weeks. Applicants who file their applications from within the United States still see an estimated processing period of five weeks, which has remained constant from the last update.IRCC has explained that these are just estimated processing times and do not guarantee the timeline that will be taken for each individual case.Super visa applicants receive good newsWhile study permit applicants are facing longer waits, families applying for Canada's Super Visa have received welcome relief.The estimated processing time of Super Visa application has reduced from 66 days to 50 days for people applying from India, marking a difference of 16 days according to the most recent figures provided by IRCC.This improvement means that people applying from India are well within IRCC's 112-day target of processing Super Visa applications. Meanwhile, applicants from the US have noticed an increase in the processing time of three weeks for the same visa application.Super Visa gives the option of visiting Canada for extended periods to parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.Processing times continue to changeIRCC updates temporary residence processing times every week to reflect current application volumes and operational capacity. The department has advised applicants to treat the published timelines as estimates rather than fixed commitments.It also noted that its service standards are internal benchmarks designed to process approximately 80% of applications within the prescribed timeframe. There can be variations in processing times as per the needs of individual cases and the number of times verification of documents and other procedures may be needed.For Indian students preparing for the upcoming academic intake, the latest update serves as a reminder to apply well in advance to avoid any last-minute delays. Even if there has been a difference of just one week, applicants need to stay updated about IRCC processing times since these keep changing.

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Canada eases Super Visa wait for Indians

Indians applying for Canada's Super Visa have received relief after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sharply reduced processing times in its latest weekly update, according to a report by CIC News.The estimated wait for Super Visa applications from India has fallen to 50 days from 66 days, while work permit and visitor visa timelines for Indian applicants remained stable or improved marginally. However, those planning to study in Canada will have to wait longer, with study permit processing increasing by a week.According to the July 2 update also highlights how processing timelines vary depending on where an application is submitted. While applicants filing from within Canada continue to enjoy the fastest processing for several categories, Indian applicants generally face shorter waits than those applying from the United States in key visa streams.Super visa applicants from India see biggest reliefThe biggest improvement for Indian applicants came in the Super Visa category, where processing times dropped by 16 days to 50 days from 66 days.Also Read: What Indian travellers should know before travelling to ThailandBy comparison, applicants from the United States saw Super Visa processing times increase by nearly three weeks during the same period, making India one of the biggest beneficiaries of the latest update. IRCC's service standard for Super Visa applications remains 112 days, meaning current processing for Indian applicants is well within the department's target, reported CIC News.Work permit timeline unchanged for IndiansWork permit processing for applicants from India remained unchanged at nine weeks.The biggest improvement in this category was for applications submitted from within Canada, where processing times fell by 15 days to 129 days, the lowest level this year. Applications from the United States continued to be processed in four weeks, making them faster than those filed from India.Study permits take longerIndian students planning to move to Canada face slightly longer waits.Also Read: Indians remain largest source of air tourists to Nepal in JuneStudy permit processing for applications from India increased to five weeks, up from four weeks in the previous update. Processing time for applications submitted from within Canada also increased by a week to seven weeks, while applications from the United States remained unchanged at five weeks.Visitor visa processing improves slightlyVisitor visa applicants from India also saw a modest improvement.Processing time declined to 21 days from 22 days. Applications submitted from within Canada are currently taking 38 days, while applicants from the United States experienced slightly longer processing times in the latest update, according to IRCC.How India comparesVisa categoryIndiaCanada (in-country)United StatesWork permit9 weeks129 days4 weeksStudy permit5 weeks7 weeks5 weeksVisitor visa21 days38 daysLonger than previous updateSuper Visa50 daysNot applicableProcessing increased by nearly 3 weeksProcessing times are estimatesIRCC said published processing times are estimates based on current application volumes and historical trends and do not guarantee when an application will be finalised. The department updates temporary residence processing times every week, while service standards are internal benchmarks that aim to process around 80% of applications within the prescribed timelines.

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