I believe it is safer to renew it. I was in the same situation as you during june 2017, and I decided to renew it the last day if the month with the hope of receiving a decision. I am still waiting DM is it is almost november now.....need your advise please... =)
Mar24/16 applicant... will be in 19th month on Oct24/17... BG in process since Aug15/17...
as per latest GCMS notes received on Aug24/17... Appears all reqts met, PACE Office - CPC Ottawa...
but until now, still no updates from them... =(
my passport will be expiring in 8 months... Jun2018 to be exact.... and it will be take 10-12 weeks if I will renew my passport... technically if I will to renew my passport these days I might receive it on Jan2018...
do you think is there any possibility that we can get our DMs or PPRs before last week of November?
or is it safe to just renew my passport soonest?
your opinions will be highly appreciated.... thanks a lot in advance! =)
I tried to email IRCC but I think this is just one of their general replies...
"your application is in the final states of review prior to finalization and a decision should be rendered shortly. unfortunately, we are not able to provide you with a date on which your file will be completed. it is your responsibility to acquire the necessary VISA(s) for visiting, working or studying in Canada while your PR application is being processed. we do not require any information from you at the present time. An officer will contact you if further information is required."