Latest Update: IRCC Reports Continued Reduction in Immigration Application Backlog
Make · May 31, 2025
Recent reports from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) indicate a steady reduction in the backlog of immigration applications. As of April 30, 2025, the backlog totals 760,200 applications, marking a 2.53% decrease from the previous month. This is the fifth consecutive month of declining backlog numbers, showing efforts to improve processing efficiency.
Key Takeaways
The IRCC backlog has decreased by 2.53% from the prior month, with 760,200 applications reported as of April 30, 2025. This is the fifth consecutive month of decline, highlighting the IRCC's ongoing efforts to address application processing times.