Source:
Government of Canada
Starting today, processing times will be reduced even further with most spousal applications now being processed in 12 months. Complex cases may require more time.
More Information:
Applicants who already filed an application will not have to wait an additional 12 months to have them finalized. IRCC will continue to process applications in the order they have been received. Most families who have been waiting should have a decision on their sponsorship application no later than the end of December 2017.These new changes are expected to benefit more than 64 000 applicants by the end of 2017, and are the latest measures to bring families together.