Okay. so, I have an update. Not a PPR/portal email but an update. I had filled out the web form on July 11, in which I had enquired about my file and its status. Also, about my VO. I received an automated response the next day.
Today, I received this response from IRCC:
Good day,
Thank you for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
We are working on processing applications as quickly as possible. Rest assured that you will be informed as soon as a decision is reached or if additional information is needed. While your application is being processed, we recommend consulting the Check your application status page to learn how we are processing applications during the pandemic and how to check the status of your application........
Any thoughts?