The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released an update revealing a rise in the immigration backlog. As of June 30, 2024, the backlog stands at 936,600 applications, up from 878,400 in May.
Breakdown of Backlog
- Temporary Residency Applications
This category saw an 11.13% increase, from 534,800 in May to 594,300 in June.
- Permanent Residency Applications
Slight rise to 301,800 from 300,600.
- Citizenship Applications
Decreased by 5.81% to 40,500.
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Applications Within Service Standards
Despite the backlog, a significant number of applications are being processed within IRCC’s service standards:
- Citizenship Applications
198,900 within standards
- Permanent Residency Applications
451,900 within standards
- Temporary Residency Applications
705,000 within standards
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Future Projections and Seasonal Variations
IRCC projects the backlog to fluctuate with seasonal variations, impacting the number of temporary residency applications. Increased processing capacity during peak seasons and automated systems could help manage the surge.
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Conclusion
The backlog highlights the attractiveness of Canada as a destination but also underscores the need for strategic reforms to manage and reduce it effectively.
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