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CEC Processing Time 2026

Median 184 days
AOR to PPR CEC.

Real processing timelines from the AORTrack community not IRCC's generic estimate. Canadian Experience Class applicants, aggregated by AOR cohort month, inland vs outland, and province.

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184
Median days
133
P25 days
217
P75 days
P25–P75 processing window133 – 217d
Based on verified community profiles · Inland applicants · 2026 cohorts
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184d
Median CEC processing (2026)
133d
P25 fastest quartile
217d
P75 slower quartile
~101d
Fastest recorded cohort median
100%
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AORTrack groups applicants by AOR month, stream, inland/outland type, and province so you compare against people on the same path, not a national average.

Processing day histogram
Full distribution of when CEC applicants received PPR P25, median, and P75 clearly marked.
Cohort-level medians
Largest verified CEC cohort used as the primary benchmark refreshed as profiles are added.
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Cohort Deep Dive CEC · 2026 CEC Community data
184
Median PPR
101
Fastest
133
P25
217
P75
Processing day distribution CECAOR → eCOPR
<120
133
150
165
184
200
217
240
270+
P25 – Median – P75 window 133 – 184 – 217d
Fastest (~101d)Median (184d)Slowest
CEC ← You
Avg 184 days
FSW
Avg 267 days
PNP
Avg 312 days
FST
Avg 284 days

Typical CEC Milestone Timeline

What happens between AOR and PPR.

Community-reported median days for each processing step. Individual timelines vary these are patterns from verified CEC profiles on AORTrack.

AOR Received
Day 0 Starting point
Milestone 1
Biometrics Completed
~Day 27 after AOR
Milestone 2
Background Check
~Day 58 median
Milestone 3
Medical Results
~Day 112 median
Milestone 4
P1 PR Portal
~Day 155–170
Milestone 5
P2 Photo & Address
~Day 170–185
Milestone 6
eCOPR Issued
Median Day 184
Milestone 7

Frequently Asked

CEC processing time common questions.

What is the current CEC processing time in 2026?
Based on AORTrack community data, the median CEC processing time (AOR to eCOPR) is approximately 184 days. The P25–P75 window spans roughly 133–217 days. This is community-sourced and not an official IRCC figure.
How does CEC processing time compare to FSW?
CEC applicants typically receive PPR significantly faster than FSW. Our data shows CEC averaging ~184 days vs FSW averaging ~267 days roughly an 83-day difference. See our FSW page for the full breakdown.
What counts as "Day 1" in CEC processing?
AORTrack uses the AOR (Acknowledgement of Receipt) date as Day 0. All milestone days are measured from that date the day IRCC confirms receipt of your complete application.
Does province affect CEC processing time?
Yes AORTrack tracks inland vs outland separately. Pure CEC processing times tend to be more consistent across provinces than PNP pathways, but individual results still vary.
How is this data collected?
Applicants voluntarily submit their AOR date, stream, and milestone dates to AORTrack. All data is anonymous no PII stored. It's aggregated by cohort month, stream, and type to produce the medians shown here.

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