Ottawa To Process Family Reunification Applications In 12 Months Under New Rules

The Canadian federal government has introduced a new 12-month standard processing time for family reunification immigration applications.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made a concerted effort to reduce processing times since the Liberal government came to power.

After successfully reducing the wait by 15 per cent for in-Canada applicants and 10 per cent for those applying from outside, now the immigration department says it will get most applications processed inside a year, although it admits complex cases will require more time.

"We have listened to Canadians and are delivering results. Bringing families together makes for a stronger Canada," said Immigration Minister John McCallum.