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Real-Time Processing Barometer
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Real-Time Processing Barometer
Observed processing times at MIFI
Official website estimates are often broad or theoretical. Our community barometer aggregates real milestones declared anonymously by active candidates across cohorts.
1
Filing ➔ Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR)
Fee payment processing and official file opening confirmation
14 to 25 days
Average observed: 18 days
2
Preliminary Examination & Document Requests
Compliance verification for identity, language results, and degree certificates
1.5 to 2.5 months
Average observed: 52 days
3
Final Decision & CSQ Issuance
Official attribution of the Certificat de sélection du Québec
3.5 to 5 months
Average observed: 4.2 months
Check detailed statistics by occupation code (NOC)
Timelines vary based on whether your profession is on the priority shortage list or carries a validated regional job offer. Access complete history in CSQ Tracker Pro.