Hi everyone I submitted my PNP application on the 14-Nov and it’s not moved from the submitted stage. How long should I wait before contacting IRCC on the status?
I also submitted my OINP application (FSW) on 14th November. Are they still processing the applications? as the quota is over.
Yes, they are still processing the applications even though quota for the year 2017 has exhausted. OINP will keep assessing the files in normal course till the end of the year, only nominations will be issued in early 2018 when new quota is allotted to OINP by IRCC for the next calendar year.
OINP has defined a processing timeline of 30-60 days for HCP applicants, more details are given in the link below which you can go through:
http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/pnp/OI_PNP_PROCESSINGTIMES.html
Accordingly to the timeline, for November 2017 submissions they officially have till the month of January 2018 to make their decision after completely assessing the files. Therefore before the expiry of the 60 day timeline it is not wise to call up OINP as opinions are that officers get somewhat disturbed by follow -ups made before expiry of the timeline at least. Those that have made early calls have been asked to wait as their application is in the queue and will be examined in due course of time.
With the holiday season coming up during the end of December upto say first week of Jan 2018, unfortunately it will tantamount to a slight delay with November submissions.
But nothing to worry about at all. All is well with your files and they will be assessed by officers soon and statuses will change.
Hope this helps. Good luck.