There was a huge delay because CIC relocated its resources to get EE launched and going. In August an AOR normally takes about 1 month, now it will take about 5-6 months and for some PNP applicants it is even longer due to QA issues. I get why your buddies don't understand the stress that you have now given the long wait time because back then PNP applicants generally take 6 months to get PR.
On the other hand, do keep in mind that CIC has to verify that the application is completed and retrieve the PNP documents from the void and enter everything into the system; thus, it will take tremendous amount of time. With the nomination caps continuously rising the backlog will just continue to grow. Now that EE is out, some of the resources are definitely being relocated, leaving less people to work on existing paper applications and hence longer wait time to hand AOR out. Not to mention, CIC is understaffed most of the time and it seems that they have an automatic system that sends out notifications at a specific time frame and hence why some people are receiving updates at 12 mid night or during the weekend.
Hope that helps relief some of your stress and rest assure that the members on the forum is trying to be as supportive as they can be while having the same stress as well
Hello,
SO you applied for EE too while waiting for PNP PR decision? Is your work permit based on LMIA/LMO? or is it extended through SINP certificate? YOu need a skilled work permit LMIA based right to join EE? correct me if I am wrong. I got work permit extended though AINP certificate and I am planning to apply for EE too
Good luck.
