Temporary residence wait times rise for several application types | ImmigraCan

Temporary residence wait times rise for several application types

On 2026-07-08, the Canadian immigration landscape saw a relevant update for Brazilians planning or already in process with IRCC. The information comes from CIC News (original source), a network specialized in Canadian immigration.

IRCC's processing times directly affect your immigration strategy. A 2-month drop in the average time can completely change the viability of a plan — especially for Brazilians who need to sync a work visa, a lease, their children's school enrollment, and the sale of assets in Brazil.

How IRCC calculates processing times

The time published on canada.ca is the median of applications finalized in the last 6 to 16 weeks. This means:

• It's not a promise: your application may take more or less time
• It reflects the past, not the future: policy changes can shift the queue quickly
• It's specific to the program and application location: FSW applied from inside Canada has a different time than FSW applied from São Paulo

What to do with this information

1. If you already have an AOR (Acknowledgment of Receipt), use the times as a reference but prepare for variations of ±40%
2. If you haven't applied yet, check the current time plus a 3-month safety margin when planning your move
3. If your time has passed the published estimate, see our guide on how AOR works and what to do if you're delayed

Documentation: where Brazilians most often stumble

To minimize delays, keep the following in order:

• Passport: minimum 12 months' validity on the day of application
• IELTS/CELPIP: valid for 2 years from the test date
• ECA (WES/ICES/IQAS): no formal expiration, but the fresher the better
• Police certificates: from the Federal Police and every country where you lived 6+ months after turning 18
• Proof of funds: accepted in R$ or US$ depending on the documentation, but must show proof of funds from the last 6 months

What to do now

If these wait times apply to you, start with ImmigraCan's document checklist. If you're still assessing which program makes sense, take the free quiz.

Conclusion

IRCC policy changes affect Brazilians differently depending on profile, application timing, and current status. This is just a snapshot of a 2026-07-08 update — for the full picture of your case, take ImmigraCan's free eligibility quiz.

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*This content is informational and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. ImmigraCan is not affiliated with the Government of Canada or IRCC. Always confirm official data at canada.ca and, for your specific case, consult a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) or specialized lawyer. Source: CIC News.*