Yes.
but im hopeful to get PR before my current permit expires.
just trying to save $$$.
i already got PAL and everything is passed.
Only security is in progress.
Not a wise move. You should apply for a new wp before the old one expires at least 4-6month. I hope your status won't change into inadmissible (Living in Canada without any permit)
there's a reason why there is a 21months processing time. You see lots of cases here are done within 8-11 months and you think your case will be the same.
What if you can save a bit of money at this moment and you regret it later?
I see lots of applicants got Dm and Copr on the same day.
Now it's been 19 days after DM without any email from IRCC for me. I've searched my case, there're some cases had DM 4 months ago and have not had CoPR.
Be careful. Those paper work is not a joke.