IRCC Applications : Processing Delays and Backlogs
Usually most of the time, IRCC is managing over 1 million applications in their inventories. In 2021, IRCC finalized 1.7 million decisions across all lines of business.
IRCC is taking action to reduce the backlogs of applications within their inventories. Their goal is to process 80% of applications within their service standards. This permits for expected delays in some very complex cases or when more information is needed from applicants before their files can be finalized.