Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) revealed an accumulation of 2.1 million applications for permanent residence, temporary residence permit and citizenship approvals - with 1.09 million exceeding the specified service standards.

IRCC is devoted to providing 80% of applications within the service standard, while 20% may require more time as complex cases need further assessment.

Currently, 56% of temporary residence requests - including ones for visiting, studying or working abroad and 55% of permanent residency applications have exceeded the established service standards.

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