Submitted our passports on the 26th July via VFS Dubai. Received a message the following day stating that it was received by the Canadian Visa office in Abu Dhabi. No updates since...
I had to submit a week later than the PPR, as my son's passport had less than 12 months validity, hence I obtained a new/renewed passport for him. Both new and old passports were submitted (the old one has his residence visa stamped). Not sure if this change would cause any delays...
The issue is that I have just changed jobs recently and am required to submit the passports to apply for visa hold facility for my family, and cancellation of my visa this week.