April Processing Update: FSWP Speeds Up for the First Time in Over a Year

April 12, 2026 · WOWERI

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has updated processing times for economic immigration and citizenship applications. The Federal Skilled Worker Program speeds up for the first time in over a year, with citizenship processing times also decreasing.

April Processing Update for Economic Immigration and Citizenship

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated processing times for economic immigration and citizenship applications on April 7, 2026. The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) speeds up for the first time in over a year, with processing times decreasing to 6 months from 7 months. Citizenship processing times also decreased by one month, to 12 months.

What This Means for Applicants

The speedup in processing times for FSWP and citizenship is good news for applicants waiting for decisions on their applications. However, it's essential to remember that processing times can change and may not always be accurate.