According to the most recent inventory data from IRCC released in September 2026, almost 250,000 applications for permanent residence in Canada are awaiting admission space within the framework of annual immigration goals.
Admissions capacity is the problem: full applications must wait for space to open up once a program’s yearly aim has been met. That can prolong processing into a subsequent year for certain applicants.
With inland spousal cases now taking about three years to process, family sponsorship is one of the most obvious examples.
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Source: https://immigrationnewscanada.ca