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A second “Why processing times change” block now states forward-looking estimates are updated each week (and expected processing is counted per week), alongside the prior monthly wording. A new section lists factors that make a temporary residence application complex (document verification, unclear copies, medical follow-up, admissibility, inter-office consults). The permanent residence inadmissibility link path changed to admissibility-enforcement. Consultants should expect more frequent PT estimate refreshes and use the new TR complexity examples when explaining delays.
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https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html ↗Citations
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“For **this** type of application, we update our forward-looking estimates each week based on: - the total number of applications we already have to process for a given program - the number of applications we **expect** to process each week going forward”
“We’re verifying your information and documents. - We need additional documents from you, such as child custody information. - You sent us unclear copies of your documents. - You have a medical condition for which you may need more tests or consultations. - There’s a [criminal, security or other admissibility issue](/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/admissibility-enforcement/inadmissibility/reasons.html). - We need to consult with other offices in Canada or abroad.”
“**Last update: Error loading date. Try again. Updated weekly**”
“Your application may be delayed or returned if it’s not complete. How we calculate **historical (backwards-looking)** processing times We calculate them by checking how long it took us to process 80% of that type of application in the past: - 6 months (permanent residence applications) - 8 to 16 weeks (temporary residence applications)”
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