I read somewhere that PR applications are not finalized yet, even though they are already completed, because of the travel restrictions in effect. Once it is lifted and it is safe to travel, they will start to give COPR and visas so they can enter Canada.
HCCP/HSW are under PR processing and once approved, principal applicants and their dependents can travel with them. This is the only reason I am seeing as to why they are not touching our applications despite so many interviews of the Minister pointing out caregivers' application dilemma.
Two weeks ago, the minister said in an interview that backlogs are caused by covid and will make sure that caregiver applicants should at least receive an AOR. However, nothing is released yet. Instead, they sent out 27300+ ITAs under CEC and more flexibility options for students. Though they will send an online application, more staffs are still needed to process them. They have resources for other immigration streams but not for our applications.