Express Entry Processing Times
Estimated processing times and how many people are waiting, for Express Entry (FSW, CEC, FST) and PNP through Express Entry.
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Sign in / Sign up⚠️ Important Notice — Processing Times Change Constantly
The figures on this page are based on data from August 26, 2026. IRCC updates its statistics monthly and times can shift significantly within weeks. Some visa categories (such as visitor visas, work permits, and study permits) also have country-specific processing times — figures shown reflect commonly requested source countries.
👉 For the most accurate and up-to-date times, always check the official Government of Canada website directly: canada.ca/check-processing-times →
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSWP)
FastEstimated processing time
6 months▼
August 19, 2026: 7 months
Total number of people waiting for a decision
~52,400 people
After ITA (Invitation to Apply)
Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
FastEstimated processing time
6 months▼
August 19, 2026: 7 months
Total number of people waiting for a decision
~59,700 people
After ITA
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
FastEstimated processing time
6 months
After ITA; IRCC reports insufficient data due to rare FST-specific draws — service standard is 6 months same as other EE streams
PNP — Express Entry stream (enhanced)
FastEstimated processing time
7 months▲
August 19, 2026: 6 months
Total number of people waiting for a decision
~11,800 people
After provincial nomination
- • IRCC Processing Times Tool — canada.ca
- • Express Entry Rounds of Invitations — canada.ca
- • Provincial Nominee Programs — canada.ca
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