SynopsisCanada's work and study permit processing times for Indian applicants remain unchanged. Visitor visa wait times for Indians have increased by one day to thirty-one days. India's study permit wait is the same as the United States, while work permits take longer. Super Visa processing for Indians stays at fifty-six days, which is significantly faster than the US. These figures are estimates and actual processing times may vary.AgenciesCanada revises temporary resident visa processing times, with mixed changes for Indian applicantsCanada has kept its work and study permit processing times unchanged for Indian applicants, while the estimated wait for visitor visas has increased by a day, according to the latest Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) update on August 19.For Indians, work permit applications continue to take an estimated nine weeks and study permits five weeks. Visitor visa processing has risen to 31 days from 30 days a week earlier, while the Super Visa wait remains at 56 days.How India's wait times compareAccording to a CIC News report, India's study permit wait is the same as the US, while its work permit processing time is longer than both the US and Philippines. For visitor visas, Indians face a 31-day estimate, compared with 21 days for applicants from the US and Philippines.India's Super Visa processing time remains at 56 days, compared with 138 days for applicants in the US and 107 days for those in the Philippines.ApplicationIndiaUSPhilippinesWork permit9 weeks2 weeks6 weeksStudy permit5 weeks5 weeks4 weeksVisitor visa31 days21 days21 daysSuper Visa56 days138 days107 daysIRCC processing times are estimatesIRCC says these figures are estimates, not deadlines or guarantees. Actual processing can vary depending on factors including application complexity, the number of applications in the queue, available resources and requests for additional documents.The department processed 1.57 million temporary residence applications in the first six months of 2026, while more than 401,000 remained pending at the end of June. The next temporary residence processing-time update is expected around August 26. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now