The Government of Saskatchewan updated the processing times of various streams of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). According to the new data, in the second quarter of 2026, the processing times for all streams (the Employment Offer stream, Innovation and Tech Talent Pathway, Agriculture Talent Pathway, and Health Talent Pathway) of the International Skilled Worker category were 2 weeks. The Existing Work Permit and International Students streams of the Saska

As of July 2, IRCC has updated its estimated processing times for several immigration and temporary residence applications. Applications for work permits submitted from within Canada are currently processed in 129 days, while study permits take approximately 7 weeks and visitor visas 38 days. For applicants outside Canada, work permit processing ranges from 4 weeks in the United States to 9 weeks in India, while study permit processing ranges from 4 weeks in the Philippines t

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released new data on its application inventory. The department made 112,600 permanent residence decisions between January and March of 2026. Canada also welcomed 83,000 new permanent residents and 285,500 new citizens from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. For temporary residents, officials finalized 106,800 study permit applications and extensions and processed 467,500 work permit applications and extensions during the

On May 12, 2026, IRCC released updated processing timelines for multiple permanent residence and citizenship application categories. Provincial Nominee Program applications remain among the most affected, with non-Express Entry PNP processing increasing to 14 months, while Express Entry-aligned PNP applications are estimated at around 7 months. Applicants in multiple categories also continue reporting delays linked to security screening, background verification, and growing a

On October 2, 2025, Saskatchewan updated the processing time of various streams of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)....