Family Sponsorship Processing Times
Family sponsorship wait times have decreased in early 2026, with spousal sponsorship at 15 months (outland) and 21 months (inland) as of March.
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Apr 11, 2026
New DataFamily sponsorship wait times have decreased in early 2026, with spousal sponsorship at 15 months (outland) and 21 months (inland) as of March.
Improving processing times suggest IRCC's investment in capacity and digital modernization is showing results in family class applications.
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