I called IRCC and they said its 6 months for PNP folks, however on the processing times it mentions 11 months which sort of ties in with what you said.
My timeline -
PNP Inland (BC PNP)
AOR: Oct 24, 2022
MP: Feb 14, 2022
GU1: Feb 14, 2023
Eligibility - in progress
Background check - not started
VO - Sydney Nova Scotia
Is there anyone else in the same boat ?