Because at the time... July 24..he said I would have pretty much the same process time for OWP and second stage, and he said I could save $ by not applying and I chose not to. Everything change since that.
The only reason I would apply now is to be eligible for CCB. I have no status and I'm not sure I would qualify for CCB once I receive the OWP.
Believe you would still need to wait the 18 months given you currently have no status. Something you should certainly verify with CRA.
