Hmm... I took the photo on 07 January, I got the COPR somewhere end of January, landed 19 September. For me, I got a ghost update on 1 October, but no photo request. No further update either. Status still says "Submitted".If the photo on COPR is more than six months old(evident from the date we mention while submitting it during PPR), then ircc would require new photos.This is because most PR Card applications have been delayed due to COVID slowdown. I myself have COPR photo dated March and havent received any request so far.
Lets see how much more time it would take.