So I would like to bring some positive energy to this thread! I have been waiting for PPR email for two weeks from DM, but today I have got COPR in the mail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very good question, siuanna. I guess I am one of the rare bunch who got COPR without PPR. I totally didnt expect it, because I heard even if we submitted photos and a copy of passport with the application, they will still ask for them after DM. (I hold HK passport) I guess it really depends on the Visa Officer.
In my application, besides the photos required, we also submitted a copy of applicant's passport, and a label form with 8 return mailing address labels (also required from IMM3903).
In conclusion, I did not get any email from HKVO after getting DM, and I received COPR in the mail 2 weeks after DM without PPR.
Good luck to everyone!