Travel history report from CBSA might help.
Files using visitor days often can cause delay. It triggers additional verification, require more documentation, sometimes lead to an interview.
Application may stay “in progress” longer with no movement because IRCC checks physical presence very...
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I’ve seen people get it within a week in many cases, but some did face unexpected delays. So if you’re on a tight schedule for your India trip, it’s safer to get it done in Canada.
The collection time is between 3:00–4:00 PM, but applications marked for courier are dispatched almost immediately upon reaching BLS. As a result, the window to collect them is very small.
If you did not pay for it, you might have to collect it. I am not sure about the premium lounge thing. You can call and check. Collection happens at arnd ~3pm if you want to go for it.