IRCC's latest update shows a reduction of 52,700 applications in the backlog, with a total inventory of 1,976,700 applications across permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship. Despite this progress, concerns remain ¹:

– Backlog Statistics:

    – 40% of temporary residence applications are still in backlog

    – 45% of permanent residency applications exceed standard timelines

    – 18% of citizenship cases are delayed

 – Progress Toward Service Standards:

    – 60.5% of applications are now within service standards

    – IRCC aims to process 80% of applications within standard timelines

 – Measures to Address Backlog:

    – IRCC is implementing process improvements and policy adjustments to enhance efficiency

    – Lowering immigration targets may help ease the backlog

    – Automation and AI-driven processing are being used to improve efficiency