How long does it take to apply for a visa in Canada at present?

Affected by the epidemic, the processing of Canadian tourist visas has been delayed, which has brought great inconvenience to domestic and foreign tourists. Since the Canadian federal government announced its plan to allow all travelers from other countries who have been vaccinated to enter the country from September 7, the travel visa processing that had to wait for more than 400 days has finally accelerated! According to the latest trial schedule published by official website, it takes 280 days for the Immigration Department to approve the Canadian visitor visa application submitted in China, and only 168 days for the Canadian visitor visa application!

For international students and workers who urgently need visas to enter Canada, as long as they meet the current visa-free entry conditions in Canada, they can contact the Canadian Immigration Department through the IRCC Webform and submit proof that you are not bound by travel restrictions. The Immigration Bureau will contact the applicant within 14 working days after receiving the complete request, and give priority to the applicant's visa application. The Immigration Department has launched an online naturalization service. Applicants above 18 can apply for naturalization online!

Canadian government official website address: https://secure.cic.gc.ca/ClientContact/en/Crisis

In addition, from August 1 1, Immigration Canada officially opened the "online naturalization application" channel to applicants aged 18!

Application link: https://citapply-citdemande.apps.cic.gc.ca/en/landing

Scope of application: At present, the online naturalization channel is only open to singles over 18 years old, and is not open to family units and intermediaries for the time being.

In addition, those permanent residents who are employed outside Canada are temporarily unable to complete their applications through online naturalization channels. The Immigration Department said that online applications will be opened to families and minors under 18 later this year, and the channels for intermediary clients to apply will be opened in 2022.

In the press conference, IRCC particularly emphasized that people who have submitted paper naturalization applications do not need to re-submit online applications. As part of the plan to modernize the immigration system, the new online system will allow applicants to save unfinished applications and complete them later. The new system also allows users to upload relevant documents, payment certificates, confirmation receipts, etc.

Finally, with the gradual relaxation of border control, Canadian immigrants will further usher in spring. Interested friends should grasp the current bonus period and start preparations as soon as possible.