Canada Proof of Citizenship Processing Time Hits 34 Months in October 2026

Canada’s proof of citizenship processing time has climbed to 34 months, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) October 2026 update. The figure, updated on October 9, represents a one-month increase from September’s 33-month estimate, but it also marks a sharp slowdown in the rate at which the quoted waiting time has been rising….

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Canada Proof of Citizenship Processing Time Jumps to 33 Months in September 2026

Canada’s proof of citizenship processing time has surged to 33 months, pushing expected decisions for new applicants toward mid-2029 as IRCC’s backlog reaches 136,000 applications. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has sharply increased its estimated processing time for citizenship certificate applications. The latest September 2026 update shows that applicants seeking proof of Canadian citizenship…

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