West Wave Immigration

On April 22, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released its latest round of weekly processing time data, and the April numbers tell a story of sharp contrasts.

Citizenship grants are now processing faster than at any point since late 2025, with the queue finally shrinking for the first time this year.

But Quebec parents’ and grandparents’ sponsorship exploded by 21 months in a single update, and visitor record extensions have blown past the 325 day mark.

This April 2026 IRCC processing times update covers every major stream, from work permits and family sponsorship to economic immigration and temporary visas.

IRCC bases these estimates on real applicant outcomes rather than internal targets.

The department publishes the window within which 80% of applicants received a decision.

Most permanent residency and citizenship categories receive monthly refreshes, while temporary resident streams like visitor visas, work permits, study permits, and PR cards are updated weekly.

Individual outcomes can still vary widely based on security screening requirements, country of origin, document completeness, background verification timelines, and IRCC’s internal capacity.

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For your immigration queries, contact us at: 1 (437) 435-0259
To learn more, visit our website: www.westwaveimmigration.com

Another Express Entry draw is here — and it’s the 5th French-focused round of 2026 🇨🇦

4,000 French-speaking candidates have been invited to apply for permanent residence!
CRS Cutoff: 400

French speakers, this is your moment ✨

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You can book your appointment here: https://bit.ly/3XAyGeU
For your immigration queries, contact us at: 1 (437) 435-0259
To learn more, visit our website: www.westwaveimmigration.com