Yes, that and there simply aren't many.. a lot of students aim for skilled nocs knowing that's their only way to a PR. Also, it's tough working in healthcare as a foreigner.. they're not jobs they give to anyone.
My timeline for the international grad stream:
Submitted: May 6, 2021 (12:10 pm) (counter was about 800)
AOR: not received
Biometrics: not requested
COPR: no confirmation
A lot of us prepared and verified and merged and filled the last 24 hours, the portal only requires uploads. Many of us followed the guide last night to to the T.