{"version":"2026-07-01","methodologyVersion":"2026-07-01","dataAsOf":"2026-09-11","name":"Visa Atlas processing-time planning reliability index","description":"A source-linked index measuring how usable each published immigration processing-time clock is for planning: official clock availability, window width, percentile disclosure and source freshness.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","sourceDataset":"/api/public/processing-times","methodology":{"scoreMax":100,"components":[{"id":"officialClock","maxPoints":40,"description":"A published decision range receives 40 points; a published percentile clock receives 32. No central clock receives zero."},{"id":"windowWidth","maxPoints":30,"description":"Narrow published windows score higher because users can plan around them more safely."},{"id":"percentileDisclosure","maxPoints":15,"description":"Authorities that publish p80 or p90-style percentile figures get extra disclosure credit."},{"id":"freshness","maxPoints":15,"description":"Stored source or method checks within 45 days of the data evaluation date receive full freshness credit. A method check is not confirmation of every numeric result."}],"caveats":["This is a planning-transparency index, not a prediction of individual case outcome or deadline.","Appointment queues, biometrics, skills assessment, employer steps and post-decision residence-card issuance can sit outside the published decision clock.","A low score can mean the government does not publish a central clock; it does not mean the route is bad or impossible."]},"summary":{"count":99,"scoreAverage":32.3,"gradeCounts":{"strong":13,"usable":6,"watch":8,"opaque":72},"notPublishedCount":66,"percentileCount":8,"freshWithin45Days":99},"strongest":[{"id":"ca-express-entry-fsw","destinationIso":"ca","destinationName":"Canada","destinationSlug":"canada","visaSlug":"express-entry-fsw","visaName":"Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)","routePath":"/visas/canada/express-entry-fsw","processingPath":"/processing-times/canada/express-entry-fsw","decisionWindow":"7 months","typicalMinDays":210,"typicalMaxDays":210,"p80Days":180,"notPublished":false,"sourceName":"IRCC - Service standards","sourceUrl":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/service-declaration/service-standards.html","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","checkedAgeDays":1,"status":"Published percentile available","delayTrigger":"After 6 months (published percentile)","planningNote":"Use 7 months as the usual decision band and 6 months as the delay trigger where the authority publishes a percentile figure.","score":100,"grade":"strong","scoreBreakdown":{"officialClock":40,"windowWidth":30,"percentileDisclosure":15,"freshness":15}},{"id":"sg-employment-pass","destinationIso":"sg","destinationName":"Singapore","destinationSlug":"singapore","visaSlug":"employment-pass","visaName":"Employment Pass (EP)","routePath":"/visas/singapore/employment-pass","processingPath":"/processing-times/singapore/employment-pass","decisionWindow":"10 days – 2 weeks","typicalMinDays":10,"typicalMaxDays":14,"p80Days":null,"notPublished":false,"sourceName":"MOM - Apply for an Employment Pass","sourceUrl":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/apply-for-a-pass","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","checkedAgeDays":1,"status":"Official window with caveat","delayTrigger":"After 2 weeks","planningNote":"Use 10 days – 2 weeks as the official headline, then read the route caveat: Overseas companies without a Singapore registered office are quoted at up to 6 weeks; card delivery after issuance is a separate step.","score":85,"grade":"strong","scoreBreakdown":{"officialClock":40,"windowWidth":30,"percentileDisclosure":0,"freshness":15}},{"id":"uk-skilled-worker","destinationIso":"uk","destinationName":"United Kingdom","destinationSlug":"uk","visaSlug":"skilled-worker","visaName":"Skilled Worker visa","routePath":"/visas/uk/skilled-worker","processingPath":"/processing-times/uk/skilled-worker","decisionWindow":"3 weeks","typicalMinDays":21,"typicalMaxDays":21,"p80Days":null,"notPublished":false,"sourceName":"GOV.UK — Visa decision waiting times","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/visa-decision-waiting-times-applications-outside-the-uk","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","checkedAgeDays":1,"status":"Official window with caveat","delayTrigger":"After 3 weeks","planningNote":"Use 3 weeks as the official headline, then read the route caveat: The 3 weeks runs from your biometrics appointment or ID Check, not from online submission. Switching or extending inside the UK usually takes up to 8 weeks from the application date. Priority service (where available) aims for 5 working days; super-priority aims for next working day. Defined Certificate of Sponsorship delays can push real-world timelines.","score":85,"grade":"strong","scoreBreakdown":{"officialClock":40,"windowWidth":30,"percentileDisclosure":0,"freshness":15}},{"id":"uk-health-and-care-worker","destinationIso":"uk","destinationName":"United Kingdom","destinationSlug":"uk","visaSlug":"health-and-care-worker","visaName":"Health and Care Worker visa","routePath":"/visas/uk/health-and-care-worker","processingPath":"/processing-times/uk/health-and-care-worker","decisionWindow":"3 weeks","typicalMinDays":21,"typicalMaxDays":21,"p80Days":null,"notPublished":false,"sourceName":"GOV.UK — Health and Care Worker visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa","lastChecked":"2026-09-11","checkedAgeDays":0,"status":"Official window with caveat","delayTrigger":"After 3 weeks","planningNote":"Use 3 weeks as the official headline, then read the route caveat: The Immigration Health Surcharge is waived on this route. Sponsor and Certificate of Sponsorship preparation happen before the decision clock. 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GOV.UK says further evidence, verification, an interview, increased demand or technical problems can make an application take longer. 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Sponsor and Certificate of Sponsorship preparation happen before the decision clock. GOV.UK describes priority and super-priority as optional services offered only when the application flow says the case is eligible; their clocks and fees are explained in the route guide.","score":85,"grade":"strong","scoreBreakdown":{"officialClock":40,"windowWidth":30,"percentileDisclosure":0,"freshness":15}},{"id":"uk-youth-mobility-scheme","destinationIso":"uk","destinationName":"United Kingdom","destinationSlug":"uk","visaSlug":"youth-mobility-scheme","visaName":"Youth Mobility Scheme visa","routePath":"/visas/uk/youth-mobility-scheme","processingPath":"/processing-times/uk/youth-mobility-scheme","decisionWindow":"3 weeks","typicalMinDays":21,"typicalMaxDays":21,"p80Days":null,"notPublished":false,"sourceName":"GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","checkedAgeDays":1,"status":"Official window with caveat","delayTrigger":"After 3 weeks","planningNote":"Use 3 weeks as the official headline, then read the route caveat: Hong Kong SAR passport holders and applicants from Taiwan need ballot selection before applying. 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