FST · Federal Skilled Trades Live community data FST median vs CEC & FSW

FST Processing Time 2026

Avg 284 days
AOR to PPR FST.

Real Federal Skilled Trades processing timelines from the AORTrack community not IRCC's generic estimate. Compare FST vs FSW and CEC, cohort histogram, and P25–P75 window for 2026 applicants.

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Last updated: May 22, 2026 FST median 284d · community data No signup required Updated daily Open source · MIT
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284
Median days
210
P25 days
340
P75 days
P25–P75 processing window210 – 340d
Based on verified community profiles · Skilled trades · 2026 cohorts · 2026 cohorts
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284d
Median FST processing (2026)
210d
P25 fastest quartile
340d
P75 slower quartile
+17d
vs FSW median (+17d)
100%
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FST vs FSW & CEC Key Differences

FST sits between CEC and FSW
on the community median.

Federal Skilled Trades applicants share the same federal milestone sequence as FSW and CEC. Community data shows FST medians closer to FSW than inland CEC useful for trades-specific expectation-setting.

Median gap: 284d (FST) vs 267d (FSW) vs 184d (CEC)
Community data from AORTrack 2026 cohorts same methodology for both streams.
P25–P75 windows are wider for FST than CEC
FST spans roughly 210–340d vs CEC 133–217d in community data the spread is larger for international applicants.
Same milestone sequence longer wait
BIL, biometrics, background check, medicals, and portal steps are identical. The timeline between steps is just often longer for FST than CEC.
Data updates as members contribute
The more FST applicants who log milestones, the more accurate the comparison becomes.
FST vs FSW & CEC Direct Comparison 2026 data
284
FST Median
267
FSW Median
184
CEC Median
340
FST P75
Processing day distribution FSTAOR → eCOPR · 2026
<180
192
220
245
267
285
315
350
380+
Metric
CEC
FST
FSW
Median (days)
184
284
267
P25 (days)
133
210
192
P75 (days)
217
340
315
Fastest cohort median
~101d
~165d
~155d
FST applicants often wait longer than CEC and near FSW on the community median. All follow the same milestone sequence: AOR → BIL → Biometrics → BGC → Medicals → Portal → eCOPR.

Typical FST Milestone Timeline

What happens between AOR and PPR FST.

Community-reported median days for each processing step. Individual timelines vary these are patterns from verified FST 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 284
Milestone 7

Frequently Asked

FST processing time common questions.

What is the current FST processing time in 2026?
Based on AORTrack community data, the median FSW processing time (AOR to eCOPR) is approximately 267 days. The P25–P75 window spans roughly 192–315 days. This is community-sourced and not an official IRCC figure.
How does FST compare to FSW and CEC?
FST timelines often sit between CEC and FSW on the community median longer than typical CEC inland files, somewhat closer to FSW outland patterns.
How does AORTrack track FST processing time?
Applicants voluntarily submit their AOR date, stream, type (inland/outland), and milestone dates. Data is anonymous and aggregated by cohort month. The median, P25, and P75 values come from real FST profiles in the community dataset.
Are FST medicals requested later than CEC? on AORTrack?
Community timelines often show medicals in the Day 90–140 range for FST later than many CEC medians. Individual files vary.
Is this official IRCC processing time?
Yes. Our processing stats page shows both streams side by side. The CEC stream page has the full CEC breakdown. Log your profile free and see your percentile vs both streams.

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