Consular interview wait times by post
Everything filed under processing in our immigration coverage, the 9 reports filed on it so far.
Ireland Plans Eight-Year Citizenship Wait, Language Tests
Ireland's government will propose raising the citizenship residence requirement from five to eight years and adding language, civics, and financial
Canadian Citizenship Proof Wait Hits 33 Months
IRCC's processing time for a citizenship certificate increased to 33 months in September 2026, an eight-month jump not explained by growth in the
Canada Ends Hong Kong Permanent Residence Pathways
Canada has closed its direct permanent residence pathways for eligible Hongkongers as of August 31, 2026. Over 33,000 applications remain in a...
Sweden Deports British Citizen After 24 Years
A British man raised in Sweden since age 10 was deported in January 2026 after failing to secure post-Brexit residence status.
Visa Interview Pause Forces Document Renewal
A global pause on immigrant visa interviews due to consular officer training is forcing applicants to renew expiring medical exams and police...
Trump Pauses Immigrant Visa Appointments Worldwide
The Trump administration halted all immigrant visa appointments globally amid a consular training program that began in early August. The pause...
New Jersey Expands REAL ID Appointments as Demand Surges
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has added three new licensing centers to expand access to REAL ID appointments, reducing wait times and...
Canadian Citizenship Certificate Wait Times Surge to 25 Months
The wait for a Canadian citizenship certificate has more than doubled to 25 months, with over 121,000 applications in the queue. The surge follows...
Citizenship by Descent Applications: Weighing the Risks of Submitting Without Essential Records
The surge in citizenship by descent applications has led to increased processing times, with some applications taking up to 25 months to be...