Canadian Immigration Processing Times for Federal Skilled Worker Program-(Express Entry)

IRCC's Canadian Immigration Processing Times for Federal Skilled Worker Program (Express Entry)

Below is a reformatted and organized table summarizing the Federal High-Skilled (Express Entry) Backlog Data (2022–2024) for your blog. The data is sourced from the IRCC Backlog Inventory and tailored to highlight key insights for Canadian Title Immigration and Visa Consulting Services:


Permanent Residence Performance Overview (2024)

  • Decisions Made: 559,100

  • New Permanent Residents Welcomed: 483,500


Backlog Trends: Federal High-Skilled (Express Entry) Applications

(Percentage of applications exceeding service standards)

Month Backlog (Actual) Backlog (Projected)
2022    
Jan 22 89%
Feb 22 92%
Mar 22 98%
Apr 22 99%
May 22 100%
Jun 22 100%
Jul 22 99%
Aug 22 90% 86%
Sep 22 68% 72%
Oct 22 45% 59%
Nov 22 31% 46%
Dec 22 22% 20%
2023    
Jan 23 20% 20%
Feb 23 20% 20%
Mar 23 18% 20%
Apr 23 17% 20%
May 23 15% 20%
Jun 23 17% 20%
Jul 23 16% 20%
Aug 23 12% 20%
Sep 23 12% 20%
Oct 23 13% 20%
Nov 23 16% 11%
Dec 23 17% 10%
2024    
Jan 24 17% 15%
Feb 24 17% 15%
Mar 24 16% 15%
Apr 24 14% 15%
May 24 15% 15%
Jun 24 16% 15%
Jul 24 17% 15%
Aug 24 16% 15%
Sep 24 17% 15%
Oct 24 19% 15%
Nov 24 18% 20%
Dec 24 18% 20%
2025    
Jan 25 20%
Feb 25 20%

Key Takeaways for Applicants

  1. Backlog Reduction: The actual backlog for Express Entry applications dropped significantly from 100% in May 2022 to 17% by December 2023, demonstrating IRCC’s progress in processing delays.

  2. 2024 Projections: IRCC aims to maintain backlogs at ~15–20% for Federal High-Skilled programs, aligning with Canada’s immigration targets.

  3. Why It Matters: A lower backlog percentage means faster processing times for skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and families under Express Entry and PNPs.


How Canadian Title Immigration Can Help

Led by Sanjay Prasher, a CICC-licensed consultant, our team specializes in navigating Express Entry, PNPs, and family reunification applications. We ensure your application is prioritized and error-free, minimizing delays caused by evolving backlogs.

Contact us to optimize your chances of success in Canada’s competitive immigration landscape!

Data Source: IRCC Backlog Inventory Report

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