Hi everyone, wanted to give info on my status in case it is helpful to anyone
PNP Inland, AOR May 5.
Received a call from Service Canada on September 24 and gave biometrics on September 25 in Victoria, BC. I was not exempt as I have never given biometrics before. Biometrics showed as 'completed' in my account on the same day. I asked the representative and she said the collection service had only restarted on September 17, and there are currently over 25,000 PR applicants waiting to give biometrics on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland (but perhaps this number includes people who are now exempt... not sure). Feel very grateful.
Just called IRCC about my status and the representative said my application looked really good! He was very friendly and helpful - if only all visa officers were as great... Waited about 40mins to be connected. +1 (888) 242-2100
Eligibility: Passed
Criminality: In progress
Security: Not started
Visa office/processing centre: Centralized Intake Office, Sydney, NS
Other info:
BIL received: Jun 26
Medical passed: Sept 1 (seems late but at least it was positive!)
I'm not sure how but I only just read about requesting GCMS notes so I plan to do that next. Any advice on how long it might take for criminality / security to be completed now I've given biometrics would be greatly appreciated!!