The automated message I heard over the phone was different.Hey guys
A few days ago I called IRCC and chose self-service. Before reading from my CIC account, the system says : if your photos were received on or after September 14th, it's not yet been processed and it will take 70 days.
Really funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What it said was if your application was sent after Sept 14th, then it's not being processed yet.
It's not talking about people who were asked to resubmit photos.
For anyone following this thread, ircc has begun working on your application already, just interrupted because of unsatisfactory photos.
I was told that resubmitting photos could delay the processing by one to two months.
Even in the worst case, it can't be worse than resubmitting an application.
Right now getting a first PR card takes 61 days while getting a renewal takes 71 days.
But bear in mind the office will be closed for about a week for the upcoming holidays.