Canada Cuts Indian Visitor Visa Waits

IRCC updates processing times, slashing Indian visitor visa waits to 71 days from prior peaks of 99 days, signaling a spring surge in approvals. Work permits hold steady at eight weeks, while study permits remain at four weeks within the 60-day benchmark. The gains stem from backlog triage, AI tools, and staff redeployments, boosting confidence for tourism and business travel. Applicants must now upload Biometric Instruction Letters directly to VFS Global's system for bookings after February 24.