I have similar case PR BC PNP paper base (AR 04th May, 2020) and work permit application (Submitted on July 16, Biometric Aug, 16)I applied for Work Visa in 5 of February, 2020. I had a really complicated situation, since I applied from Cyprus and we don't have VAC there I had to travel to another country to provide biometrics. I did it twice, for Work visa and for PR. Because My application was right about a time when all Covid restrictions started. Here is my time line for work visa:
Correspondence Letter July 9, 2020 Original Passport Request March 2, 2020 Correspondence Letter March 2, 2020 Biometrics Collection Letter February 6, 2020 Submission Confirmation February 5, 2020 Confirmation of Online Application Transmission February 5, 2020
Of course my NOC is the same for the both applications.
When do you think I will get reply on my work permit?