That kind of explains it I guess, had a friend who applied inland about a year or year and a half ago, here in Ontario. I know she had to send her passport in.
I would ask your question in the inland thread, they would be able to help a bit more, and you'd get an answer quicker Congrats!
Where do you live? Which province and which city?
How about asking your question at 'Inland Applications 2012'? If you have already asked it there, try again.
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/inland-applications-2012-t90875.7470.html