FSW · Federal Skilled Worker Live community data FSW avg +83d vs CEC

FSW Processing Time 2026

Avg 267 days
AOR to PPR FSW.

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

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Last updated: May 22, 2026 FSW avg 267d vs CEC avg 184d No signup required Updated daily Open source · MIT
FSW Live Cohort Snapshot Updated daily
267
Median days
192
P25 days
315
P75 days
P25–P75 processing window192 – 315d
Based on verified community profiles · International (outland) · 2026 cohorts
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267d
Median FSW processing (2026)
192d
P25 fastest quartile
315d
P75 slower quartile
+83d
Longer than CEC avg
100%
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FSW vs CEC Key Differences

FSW takes ~83 days longer
than CEC on average.

Both streams go through the same IRCC processing pipeline, but Federal Skilled Worker applicants (typically international/outland) consistently wait longer. AORTrack data shows a clear and persistent gap across 2026 cohorts.

Median gap: 267d (FSW) vs 184d (CEC)
Community data from AORTrack 2026 cohorts same methodology for both streams.
P25–P75 windows are wider for FSW
FSW has more variance (192–315d) than CEC (133–217d) 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 longer for FSW.
Data updates as members contribute
The more FSW applicants who log milestones, the more accurate the comparison becomes.
FSW vs CEC Direct Comparison 2026 data
267
FSW Median
184
CEC Median
+83
Gap (days)
315
FSW P75
Processing day distribution FSWAOR → eCOPR · 2026
<180
192
220
245
267
285
315
350
380+
Metric
CEC
FSW
Median (days)
184
267
P25 (days)
133
192
P75 (days)
217
315
Fastest cohort median
~101d
~155d
FSW applicants wait ~83 days longer than CEC on the community median. Both follow the same milestone sequence: AOR → BIL → Biometrics → BGC → Medicals → Portal → eCOPR.

Typical FSW Milestone Timeline

What happens between AOR and PPR FSW.

Community-reported median days for each processing step. Individual timelines vary these are patterns from verified FSW 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 267
Milestone 7

Frequently Asked

FSW processing time common questions.

What is the current FSW 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.
Why does FSW take longer than CEC?
CEC applicants are Canadian residents (inland), while FSW applicants are typically outside Canada (outland). IRCC processing workflows differ outland applications involve additional verification steps that add to the overall time. Community data shows a consistent 80+ day gap in 2026.
How does AORTrack track FSW 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 FSW profiles in the community dataset.
Does inland vs outland affect FSW times on AORTrack?
Yes AORTrack tracks inland and outland separately. The headline figures represent the overall FSW pool. Sign up free to compare your specific inland or outland application against your exact cohort.
Can I compare my FSW application against CEC applicants?
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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