According to the latest updates, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is currently processing Quebec student work permit applications within 12-14 weeks for online applications and 16-18 weeks for paper-based applications.
The processing time for a work permit application can vary depending on the complexity of the application and the workload of the IRCC. However, students can expect to wait around 3-4 months for their application to be processed.
As of 2024, the IRCC has introduced new processing times for work permit applications under the Quebec Experience Program. Applicants can expect to wait around 10-12 weeks for their application to be processed.
The IRCC is committed to processing student work permit applications in a timely manner. As of 2024, the processing times for these applications are as follows: online applications - 10-14 weeks, paper-based applications - 14-18 weeks.
The Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) recommends that international students apply for their work permits at least 3-4 months in advance to ensure that they receive their permits before their program starts.
The IRCC has introduced a new online portal for submitting work permit applications, which has reduced processing times significantly. Students can now expect to wait around 8-12 weeks for their application to be processed.
The IRCC has announced that it will prioritize work permit applications for international students in Quebec. As a result, processing times for these applications are expected to be reduced to 6-10 weeks in 2024.
In a recent update, the IRCC announced that it has reduced processing times for student work permit applications in Quebec. Students can now expect to wait around 10-14 weeks for their application to be processed, down from 16-20 weeks in 2023.