Canada Citizenship Certificate Processing Time Reaches 34 Months in October 2026
Canada Citizenship Certificate Processing Time Reaches 34 Months in October 2026 Canada’s citizenship certificate processing time has increased to 34 months, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), following an update to its processing times tool on October 9, 2026. Although the wait continues to grow, the latest increase is significantly smaller than those recorded in previous months. At the same time, the number of applications awaiting a decision has declined for the first time since Canada expanded its citizenship-by-descent rules in December 2025. IRCC Reports a Smaller Increase in Processing Times IRCC’s latest figures show that the estimated processing time for proof of Canadian citizenship has risen from 33 months in September to 34 months in October. This represents a one-month increase, the smallest monthly rise since processing times began climbing in May 2026. The latest change marks a departure from the steady acceleration seen throughout t...