Canada visitor visa wait for Nigerians climbs to 103 days
IRCC's latest processing estimates put visitor visas from Nigeria at about 103 days, up from roughly 84 to 87 days a month earlier. Study permits from Nigeria also slipped, from 9 weeks to 10, while work permits held at 10 weeks. IRCC says these are estimates, not promises.
Apply at least four months before you must travel, and do not buy a ticket until your visa is approved.
Source: Nairametrics. Always confirm details on the official government website before you act.
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