Hello Friends,
Just an FYI post.
Most of you have seen that the processing time is now 12 months. Today I am standing at 11months and 10days. I called CIC today. Asked two questions and the answers were something like that:
1. From what time should I start counting the 12months?
-- We received your file on November'15 and started processing on March'16. You should start from November'15. So you have 3 weeks left to reach the 12months.
2. Is there any strict rule that the passport must need to be valid at least for 6 months at the time the CIC will send the PPR?
-- The call center agent put me on hold for 10min to consult with his superior to answer this question and got back to me with the following answer : there is nothing mentioned about the "6months rule" anywhere, but its good to have your passport valid for 6 months. As you are an inland applicant, its not gonna be a problem for your (note: on November, its gonna be 12months of my pr application and my passport will have the validity of 5months and half on that point), but its suggested that you go for the renewal, but do that on November 1st week, call us and ask for an update and then take the decision if it takes longer time. I (the call center agent) believe that you will get the ppr before that.
Anyways, just wanted to share my experience. Thanks.