Canada revises Express Entry and PNP processing times. Discover how the latest immigration updates may impact your Canada Express Entry and
Canada Revises Processing Times for Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs
On May 12, 2026, Canada’s immigration service released revised processing timelines for several citizenship program types and permanent residency options. The processing period for both Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applications increased by one month. With this update, the basic PNP share increased by more than 2,000 and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) backlog by more than 6,000 applicants.
















