The process of obtaining a Canada PR involves several steps, and the timeline can vary based on the immigration program, application completeness (incomplete documentation or potential mismatches), and other factors, such as application volume and applicant’s country of origin. The Canada Express Entry Program is the quickest and easiest way to process a Canada PR, which takes less than six months.
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Timelines by Immigration Program
The timeline differs depending on the program that you have chosen. The table below lists the different immigration programs and the average processing time involved for each:
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Canada PR Programs |
Categories |
Average processing time |
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6 months |
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5-6 months |
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6 months |
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Express Entry PNPs |
6 months |
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Non Express Entry PNPs |
12-19 months |
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Spouse visa |
10-12 months |
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Dependent children visa |
9-12 months |
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Parent and Grandparent visa |
24 months |
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Atlantic high skilled Program |
6-12 months |
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Atlantic intermediate skilled Program |
6-12 months |
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Atlantic International Graduate Program |
6-12 months |
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Nil |
12-16 months |
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Nil |
12-16 months |
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Humanitarian or Refugee Program |
Nil |
12-36 months |
Tips to Reduce PR Processing Delays
Given below are a few tips that would help you in reducing the delay in PR processing:
- Collect all relevant documents required for submission before applying to save time
- Make sure that the documents submitted are accurate to avoid requests for additional information from immigration authorities
- Check the IRCC portal regularly and respond to their requests promptly
- Choose a program that has a faster visa processing time( for example, the express Entry Program)
- Seek professional from immigration consultants to avoid errors and choose the ideal pathway
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