Nigerians applying for Canadian study permits and visitor visas are facing longer processing times, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's latest update. As of September 16, 2026, the estimated processing time for a study permit from Nigeria increased to 10 weeks from nine weeks the previous week. The wait for a visitor visa rose from 84 days on September 9 to 87 days on September 16. Work permit processing times remained unchanged at 10 weeks. Processing-time estimates are not guarantees, and actual processing can vary based on application completeness, volume, verification requirements, and additional checks.
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