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Visa topicCanada work permit: IRCC publishes processing times separately for applications made inside Canada and outside Canada, and outside-Canada times vary widely by country; check the official tool for your situation
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Last checked July 21, 2026.
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Canada work permit: IRCC publishes processing times separately for applications made inside Canada and outside Canada, and outside-Canada times vary widely by country; check the official tool for your situation
Canada work permit: IRCC publishes processing times separately for applications made inside Canada and outside Canada, and outside-Canada times vary widely by country; check the official tool for your situation
Updated Jul 21
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Canada work permit: IRCC publishes processing times separately for applications made inside Canada and outside Canada, and outside-Canada times vary widely by country; check the official tool for your situation
Updated Jul 21, 2026, 7:16 AM
Canada work permit: IRCC publishes processing times separately for applications made inside Canada and outside Canada, and outside-Canada times vary widely by country; check the official tool for your situation
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