IRCC updating the process timelines weekly in below URL. Over the Past one month, The pace is picked up for sure.
My theory is below
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-status.html
Currently, they are finalizing the applications received between Jan 24th -30th 2021. (80% of the applications across the VO's). If this pace continues, I'm assuming below timelines for March 2021 AOR's.
Week | AOR to be finalized |
Aug 17th | Jan 3- 9th |
Aug 24th | Jan 24-30th |
Aug 31st | Feb3rd-9th |
Sept 8th | Feb 24-March1st |
Sept 15th | March 17th-march30th |
So Hopefully Most of the March Applicants will be finalized by the month of Sept 2021. Of course, need little luck too. If your application falls under the complex category, then it may take more time.
Mine is March 11th AOR . VO is CPC ottawa.
My eligibility is also not started until now. only medicals and bio has done. Criminality, info sharing in progress since March 25th. Security Not started.