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How long will it take for CIC to process my application?

Application processing times differ according to each visa office.

CIC is currently not accepting applications to the Federal Entrepreneur Program or the Immigrant Investor Program. However, the Department has launched the new Start-up Visa Program for entrepreneurs.

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