Why is it weird - just because we heard for most applicants that they ask for passport/copies? why do they need copies if they are not going to stamp it. Its actually waste of time and money for both ends. Many did not hear but its not unheard of - we are reading too many threads
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http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/copr-without-ppr-t318532.0.html
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/decision-made-without-ppr-t140958.0.html;msg2196988#msg2196988
I could not find few more threads which i wanted mainly in Jan-Feb-Mar-2015 and Nov/Dec2014 but its not new.
Thanks
Congrats buddy.