Express Entry (Canadian Experience Class) processing time (2026)
Canada
Current processing time
6 months
Permanent Residence · IRCC (via immigrationnewscanada tracker)
as of July 2026Source: canada.ca
Permanent residence for skilled workers with Canadian work experience under the Canadian Experience Class.
Estimate your Express Entry (Canadian Experience Class) timeline
Enter your filing (receipt) date. We apply the current Express Entry (Canadian Experience Class) range of 6 to 6 months to estimate a completion window.
Common questions
- How long does the Express Entry (Canadian Experience Class) take?
- As of July 2026, the Express Entry (Canadian Experience Class) in Canada takes about 6 months, per IRCC (via immigrationnewscanada tracker). Times change; confirm with the official source.
- What is the Express Entry (Canadian Experience Class)?
- Permanent residence for skilled workers with Canadian work experience under the Canadian Experience Class.
- Is this processing time current?
- Every figure here carries the date it was confirmed and a link to the source, and is refreshed on a schedule. Official processing times move, so treat this as a current estimate, not a guarantee.