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I would like to point out that there is no longer a waiting period for OHIP. There is technically a physical presence requirement (153 days) but you can get your health card as soon as you take up residence in Ontario so I'm not sure how they enforce the requirement...

"processed 30% of applications within the standard" is really awful performance, it would be funny if it wasn't so frustrating (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/service-declaration/service-standards.html)

Yes, it is their policy to collect new biometrics for PR applicants.

Currently, the average for work permits from inside Canada is 113 days. How do you find out what the service standard is?

Don't submit a new application yet. Just wait for your AOR to come.

Yep, that's correct. Apparently, only the big "Full Service" ServiceOntario sites can issue a health card based on AIP for some reason. If you use an OWP, you also have to provide a job letter, according to the Ontario website.

It's my understanding that IRCC no longer sends separate AORs for sponsor & PA and they have not updated their website regarding this. I believe IRCC will invite you to do the Quebec paperwork.

This is the April thread. AOR takes around 3-4 weeks for most people.

Since your wife is not currently working, she does not have an employer, so she cannot choose option (i). Her status is still valid so she cannot choose option (iii) and option (iv) does not apply to her. Therefore, she must choose option (ii).

Oh, yes, you can only link the application to one GCKey account.

GCKey still works so anything important will show up there and you will receive an email notification if IRCC needs anything from you.

See above, the tracker is not working for anyone since mid-June. You can file a webform for technical issues. Maybe if more people do so, they will fix it faster.

That sounds like the AOR. Does it have your application number? If so, try linking the application to GCKey.

Tracker has stopped working since mid-June but I believe you would normally be able see that on both.

That does sound like the AOR. Try linking your application to GCKey (IRCC Secure Account).

You can apply for OWP without AOR only if the PA's status is expiring within 2 weeks. Once submitted, the PA should have maintained status as a visitor and they will be allowed to stay.

Apply for OWP when she is within 2 weeks of her WP expiring or after you get AOR, whichever comes first. That will give her maintained status and be able to stay.

Tracker stopped working mid-June

It's longer for anyone who didn't previously hold a work permit. More like 3 months.

Yes, it's not working for anyone. You can raise a webform under "Technical Issues" and maybe they will fix it in the near future. We did that but of course haven't heard back yet beyond the automatic "we received your documents" email.