Updated SINP Processing Times:
SINP Average Processing Times (in Months)
Category Q1 - Q4, 2012-13
(April 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013)
Skilled Workers 6.9
Without work permit 7.3
With work permit 3.0
Business Category* 7.4
Entrepreneurs 7.5
Farmer Owners/Operators 3.0
Family Referral 16.4
Health Professions 4.0
Physicians 2.8
Nurses 5.5
Other Health Professions 4.2
Semi Skilled Pilots 3.4
Long Haul Truck Drivers 2.9
Hospitality (semi-skill) Workers 3.7
Students 3.9
Post-Graduation Work Permit 3.9
Masters and PHD Graduates 4.1