The Canadian federal government has introduced a new 12-month standard processing time for family reunification immigration applications.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made a concerted effort to reduce processing times since the Liberal government came to power.
After successfully reducing the wait by 15 per cent for in-Canada applicants and 10 per cent for those applying from outside, now the immigration department says it will get most applications processed inside a year, although it admits complex cases will require more time.
"We have listened to Canadians and are delivering results. Bringing families together makes for a stronger Canada," said Immigration Minister John McCallum.
"Canadians who marry someone from abroad shouldn't have to wait for years to have them immigrate or be left with uncertainty in terms of their ability to stay. What we're announcing today is a more efficient, more considerate process to reunite families."
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