I will have to agree with shsdjf here that IRCC is really up to some weird shit. So long story short, I was told that my biometrics weren't required and they still didn't request biometrics after 9 weeks despite I have never submitted one even with my past approved applications. Recently I emailed them and stated my situation and they told me I was exempt because I was under 14 when I applied for my last application, which it was a PGWP in 2019 so no way I was under 14! Now they are asking me to make a payment for biometrics and submit the proof. Like what the actual f! But I guess still, it's some updates, which is good.