The processing time for permanent residence applications through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) has dropped by a full year. As of June 8, 2026, the expected wait time for a decision on a newly-submitted AIP application is 26 months. As of May 12, 2026, it was 38 months. This month’s AIP processing time is the […] The post Wait time for Atlantic Immigration Program applicants drops by 12 months first appeared on CIC News .
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