00:01IRCC backlog increases again.
00:05Despite progress on study permit applications,
00:10in this video, we unpack IRCC's current backlog landscape,
00:16including delays in permanent residence applications,
00:19the status of temporary resident permits,
00:22and the steady pace of citizenship grants.
00:25Outline the measures being introduced to improve processing times
00:28and explain what it all means for your immigration timeline,
00:31watch till the end to learn how these updates could affect your application strategy
00:35and what you can do to stay ahead.
00:53Canada's immigration system is once again facing a growing backlog,
00:57with over 842,000 applications delayed beyond standard processing times as of June 30, 2025,
01:06a 5% increase from May.
01:10While some categories such as study permits show progress,
01:14other streams like express entry and work permits continue to face pressure.
01:19Full version of this article is available on our website, link mentioned in the description below.
01:29Let's begin with IRCC backlog overview.
01:34As of June 2025, IRCC reported a total of 2.18 million applications in its system,
01:43of which 842,800 were in backlog, meaning they've exceeded IRCC's published service standards.
01:54Next, we explore permanent residence application delays.
01:57Out of 896,100 PR applications, 415,800 are in backlog.
02:07Express entry backlogs rose to 20%, while PNP streams have a troubling 48% backlog.
02:14Family sponsorship, however, is more stable at 14%.
02:19Moving on to the temporary resident permit status.
02:24This stream, which includes work, study and visitor visas, saw 379,600 applications in backlog.
02:35Notably, study permit backlogs have dropped to 18%, marking a positive shift.
02:41Work permits and visitor visa backlogs remain high at 40% and 53% respectively.
02:52Then we examine citizenship grant backlog stability.
02:58The backlog for citizenship grants hold steady at 19%, in line with the department's target.
03:04Following that, we look at measures to improve processing times.
03:13To reduce delays, IRCC is leveraging AI and automation tools to sort applications,
03:20flag complex cases and assist officers in decision making.
03:27Finally, we wrap up with the conclusion.
03:29While Canada continues to welcome newcomers, persistent backlogs pose challenges to applicants.
03:38Improvements in study permit processing are promising, but other streams require urgent attention.
03:44Stay updated and prepare your documents thoroughly to avoid delays.
03:47All done for today.
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