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🇨🇦 Temporary Residents in Canada Face Prolonged Processing Times for Permits and Extensions

Temporary residents in Canada are experiencing significant delays in processing times for Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs), study and work permits, and extensions. These prolonged wait times have left many individuals in a state of uncertainty, affecting their ability to work, study, and access essential services. 

📊 Key Highlights:
• Visitor Visa Extensions: As of May 2025, processing times for visitor visa extensions have increased to 163 days, up from 140 days in April . 
• Study Permit Extensions: Applicants are facing delays of up to 116 days for study permit extensions, surpassing the standard processing time of 120 days . 
• Work Permit Extensions: Processing times for work permit extensions have risen to 115 days, exceeding the typical 120-day service standard .
• Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs): The processing time for LMIAs has nearly tripled, from 58 business days in September 2023 to 165 business days by March 2025 . 

🧍‍♀️ Impact on Individuals:

These delays have tangible effects on temporary residents:
• Loss of Legal Status: Many individuals are losing their legal status due to prolonged processing times, rendering them unable to work or access healthcare services . 
• Personal Hardships: Cases like that of Devi Acharya highlight the severe consequences of these delays. After her work permit expired while awaiting an LMIA, she lost access to healthcare during a critical time . 
• Increased Vulnerability: The uncertainty has led some to work under exploitative conditions or consider returning to their home countries due to the lack of support and prolonged limbo . 

📉 Policy Changes:

The Canadian government has implemented stricter immigration policies, including:
• Reduced Study Permits: The number of study permits has been reduced to 437,000 in 2025, down from 509,390 in 2023 . 
• Limited Work Permit Eligibility: Eligibility for work permits for spouses of some students and temporary foreign workers has been restricted . 
• Increased Visa Rejections: Canada has seen a rise in visa rejections, with 5,853 travelers turned away in July 2024 alone, the highest since January 2019 .

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