I received approval for my non-EE PNP in June 2023 and have since submitted my application to IRCC. Currently, my application is in the background verification stage, which I anticipate might take around a year due to my specific circumstances. Additionally, I am planning to apply for my future wife (currently my girlfriend), who is based in China and a graduate from a university that’s considered sensitive, although her major is not. Her background check might also take a similar duration. I’m seeking advice on whether it’s better to get married soon and include her in my current application, or should I wait until I receive my Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and then assist her in applying for PR separately? What would be the most efficient and effective strategy in this scenario, considering the complexities of our backgrounds?