Yes, that's what IRCC is aiming for. I think they're on track to clear it before the end of December. But earlier in this thread someone said how people in various WhatsApp groups are freaking out that they didn't get their PPR yet even though they only applied 1-3 months ago.
I don't think we can expect standard processing times by January. That's extremely unrealistic.
- They've implemented TEER, and as expected, people are facing issues updating profiles. Expect delays in processing once they start taking in applications under the new system (which they haven't even fully revealed yet).
- They've upped the intake numbers again, and you can bet they haven't set up adequate infrastructure to deal with the increased numbers (even though they claim they;ve hired more people, I doubt it will be enough in the short term.
- Holiday slowdowns seem to extend a month or two post holidays for IRCC based on the last couple of years.
It's prudent to assume a 1 year processing time at minimum, and that's being
extremely charitable, given that their current average is 27 months. And the people freaking out about not getting their PPRs in 3 months, well at least they're giving us an opportunity to laugh at their stupidity.
I will say though, this may be a coincidence, but I have seen several profiles getting their MEPs just a week or so after AOR. Mine took just one week, and after giving the biometrics, my profile was updated almost instantly. A sign of good things to come? Maybe. But we've all learned not to get our hopes up when it comes to IRCC.