28/09/2025
IRCC Backlog Update β September 23, 2025
β’ π Total backlog: 958,850 applications (up by 57,150 from July).
β’ π Total inventory: 2,199,400 applications (slightly down from 2,226,600 in July).
β’ π¨ Backlog share: 43.6% of all applications pending (a red flag for efficiency).
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Breakdown by Category
1. Citizenship
β’ Total inventory: 259,500
β’ Backlogged: 51,200 (β20%)
β’ Within service standards: 208,300 (β80%)
β’ New citizens welcomed (AprβAug 2025): 103,880
2. Permanent Residency (PR)
β’ Total inventory: 901,800
β’ Backlogged: 470,300 (β52%)
β’ Within standards: 431,500 (β48%)
β’ PR decisions made (JanβAug 2025): 298,500
β’ New PRs welcomed: 276,900
3. Temporary Residency (TRV, Study, Work)
β’ Total inventory: 1,038,100
β’ Backlogged: 437,300 (β42%)
β’ Within standards: 600,750 (β58%)
β’ Applications finalized (JanβAug 2025): 594,300 study permits & 931,300 work permits
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Key Takeaways
β’ β οΈ Backlog rose +116,050 in 3 months (JuneβAug 2025).
β’ PR & TRV categories = 94% of total backlog.
β’ Citizenship is the most stable (80% within standard).
β’ Canada welcomed 276,900 PRs + 103,880 new citizens = 380,780 people so far in 2025.