ok so we receive PAL only after eligibillity passed! Some they get it and some they dont!Not sure of the answer but general consensus is that PAL is received automatically after eligibility passes. Not very sure if the system checks if it's inland or Outland applicant. I was outland when I got PAL. One friend of mine got PAL although he applied from inland.
It's better to assume eligibility is pending until you get PAL. The most definitive way to know the answer is to call IRCC or raise GCMS notes.
In any case, expecting PAL/eligibility pass for Jan 2021 AOR is highly wishful thinking.
Thanks for your reply