Yeahhhh, it is. I'm guessing Sydney works on the background check and Ottawa works on the eligibility review. Its Sydney that processes the PR card too according to reports.
The POF is standard for everybody irrespective of your stream, one just have to include a letter saying that you qualify under the CEC and make sure your profile reflects the same. I didn't qualify for CEC so I provided the POF necessary.
Great! I really hope so too especially with how fast June and July applicants have been getting updates. Wishing us the very best

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