Express Entry Program for Canada Processing Time

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    Express Entry Program for Canada Processing Time

    V2I experts say that the processing time for Express Entry applications is 5 months on an average. The IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) claims to process EE applications within six months but sometimes, it may take up to 7 months to get your immigration application approved or rejected.

    A study by IRCC also indicated that processing times for applications submitted through different Express Entry pathways may vary a little. It claims that:

    • 80% of CEC applications get processed in 5 months.
    • 80% of FSWC and PNP applications get processed in 6 months.
    • 80% of FSTC applications get processed in 7 months.

    The average of the processing times for all programs comes to about 5 months.

    Express Entry has the fastest average processing time for Canadian PR applications. Other pathways to permanent residence in Canada may take 15 to 19 months of processing time.

    V2I Warning: Express Entry PR application processing time is only one part of the immigration process!

    Our immigration experts share that many people fail to understand that how much time the entire immigration process may take. So, here's a quick overview for you:

    1. Creating the Express Entry (EE) profile takes time because you need to get all your documents in order. This includes:
      • Submitting results of an official language test in English or French or both, and
      • Presenting proof of your education. If you have not studied in Canada, you will need to present the Educational Credentials Assessment (ECA) report while creating the profile.
    2. Based on your profile, you are assigned a CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score. If you have a high CRS score, you may get your ITA (Invitation to Apply) within a week or two. If not, you will have to:
      • wait until the CRS score cut-offs drop enough to help you qualify, or
      • find ways to add more points to your existing CRS score.

      If you do not receive an ITA, your Express Entry profile expires automatically after 12 months.

      If you are worried that you may not have a competitive CRS score, our V2I visa and immigration experts for Canada can suggest ways on the best alternatives for you. Consult them now at ______________.

    3. Once you receive your ITA, you have to apply for PR within 60 days. This requires you to provide detailed personal information and all kinds of documentation to support your claims made in your EE profile. Hence, this step also takes a lot of time and effort.

    4. The application processing times mentioned above only apply to the time taken by the IRCC to process this application.

    5. Once your application is approved, you will get confirmation of your PR and instructions on how to activate it.

      6. V2I experts advise that if you are interested in immigration to Canada through the Express Entry program, you should take the entire process into account. They also recommend you to account for delays, such as:

      • time taken to complete a security check, or
      • request for additional medical information by the authority.

    V2I experts can help you quicken the process by reviewing your application and checking it for completeness, errors, and documentation. They can also suggest ways on how to make your application more powerful and increase your chances of success.

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