Non-Express Entry(PNP) Online Applications Gather here
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Hi Cobra,
I thought you got cleared SS couple months ago.
This is frustrating !!!
I'm stuck in SS for about 17 months.
AOR August 2023.
SVO: Montreal
Already loose my mind and patience.
I appreciate your detailed response, @Miss bee .
I just have some few other queries,
1. Do you think if I would stick with Non-EE,
Thank you @Miss bee . I appreciate your detailed response. Just a follow up query which I just figured out recently:
1. I found out through the summary of my score that under the “canadian education” factor my score is 0. I then realized that it’s because of my answer to the question about the course which should have been ‘NO’ but I answered ‘YES’. Basically an error in my part when I answered the question during profile creation. My program was a 2-year ECE diploma, so I am sure it is eligible for the canadian education points, which will make my score higher by 15 points. Am I in trouble if I accept the invitation? Would a ‘letter of explanation’ works?
2. Another thing, I claimed points under the ‘sibling’ factor which is 15 pts I believe. However, my canadian sister will move to USA in July this year. Am I still eligible to claim the said sibling points? If not, would the missed points under the canadian education (15pts) would cover it if ever they would recalculate my score?
3. With all the circumstances mentioned above, is still safe to accept the invitation or decline it for now and just correct my ee profile first?
4. Also just a question about my NON-EE application.. If ever that I would just stick with my non-ee, do you think my remaining 1.5 yrs of pgwp be enough until I receive my permanent residency approval? or is there a greater chance for the processing to exceed beyond October 2026?
@Miss bee thank you so much in advance and I look forward to reading your advice.
1. Error in Canadian Education Answer – Score is 0
Yes, this was an honest mistake. Since you actually completed a 2-year ECE diploma from a Canadian institution, you are indeed eligible for 15 points under the Canadian education factor.
If you accept the ITA (Invitation to Apply), you must correct this in your e-APR (electronic application for permanent residence) by providing:
- A Letter of Explanation (LoE) explaining the mistake
- Your diploma and official transcript
- Proof that your program meets IRCC requirements (full-time, at least 8 months, from a DLI)
2. Claimed Sibling Points – Sister Moving to USA
You can claim 15 points under the sibling factor only if your sibling is living in Canada on the date you submit your e-APR. Since your sister is still in Canada until July, you’re safe if you submit the e-APR before she leaves.
- If you submit after she moves to the U.S., you should not claim the sibling points, and IRCC may deduct them if they find out.
- If you lose these 15 points, but gain 15 points from Canadian education, your overall CRS score remains unchanged, which is a good fallback
Should You Accept the ITA or Decline and Fix Profile First?
Since your corrected CRS score would remain the same (swap sibling points with Canadian education), and you’re confident your program qualifies, it’s safe to accept the ITA.
You can:
- Accept the ITA
- Fix the error in your e-APR
- Include a strong Letter of Explanation
- Ensure you submit before July, while your sister is still in Canada (if you’re keeping the sibling points)
- 4.
If you’re continuing with your Non-Express Entry PR application, and your PGWP expires in October 2026, you’re likely okay if your application is well advanced.
However:
- Many non-EE streams (e.g., paper-based PNP) have processing times that can stretch 20–24 months, especially with security checks.
- If your AOR was received in late 2024 or early 2025, you’re probably okay.
- But if your medical or eligibility isn’t completed by early 2026, you might run out of status before PR is approved.
Final Suggestion
Accept the ITA now, submit a corrected application with proper documents and explanation. That gives you a backup in case your non-EE PR takes longer than your PGWP validity.
Unfortunately not, Winnipeg office is extremely slow.
That's insane, you are not even under 21 months timeline. hopefully you will receive the positive news very soon.
No updates. No one has updated the spreadsheet(Aug 2024) for the last couple of weeks. One update related to the timeline: it has been reduced by one month; now it's 20 months.
I Applied for BOWP before work permit expiry but I missed the biometric proof of payment upload deadline tried to explain it but still got denied so I applied to restore status on march while waiting for Pr (applied on September 24) is still processing but it is showing that the processing time are 8 months and 20 months. I am wondering if anyone manage to restore their status faster than that or if it is even worth it to wait all that time
My COPR is already appearing in my application and that of my family. Does this mean that I have already been approved? How long will it take for me to receive the confirmation email?
@Miss bee
I'm planning to apply for BOWP for myself, OWP extension for my spouse and SPs extenstion for my kids in one single application.
- My PGWP, Spouse's OWP and kids SPs expires in November 2025
- Our PR application in progress; AOR, PAL, medical and bio-metrics all done (more details in my signature).
I have a few questions and would highly appreciate your response:
1. Is it OK to apply now given I have 6 months for our permits to expire? I believe there was a rule in place earlier to apply if the permit expiration is due in 4 months or less.
2. Should I answer 'Yes' to the questions "I am applying for an open work permit under an active public policy or pilot program announced by IRCC" and "a person who applied for permanent residence to an office in-Canada and was determined to be eligible for permanent resident status (first stage approval)"
2. Am I and/or my family members exempt from paying the application fee? The total fee for the for a family of 4 is coming to CAD 810 (combined holder and processing fees for all). Or is it safe/better to just pay the whole fee and IRCC will refund the holders fee if they deem fit.
Thank you!
I'm planning to apply for BOWP for myself, OWP extension for my spouse and SPs extenstion for my kids in one single application.
- My PGWP, Spouse's OWP and kids SPs expires in November 2025
- Our PR application in progress; AOR, PAL, medical and bio-metrics all done (more details in my signature).
I have a few questions and would highly appreciate your response:
1. Is it OK to apply now given I have 6 months for our permits to expire? I believe there was a rule in place earlier to apply if the permit expiration is due in 4 months or less.
2. Should I answer 'Yes' to the questions "I am applying for an open work permit under an active public policy or pilot program announced by IRCC" and "a person who applied for permanent residence to an office in-Canada and was determined to be eligible for permanent resident status (first stage approval)"
2. Am I and/or my family members exempt from paying the application fee? The total fee for the for a family of 4 is coming to CAD 810 (combined holder and processing fees for all). Or is it safe/better to just pay the whole fee and IRCC will refund the holders fee if they deem fit.
Thank you!
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Same here AOR April 4, 2023, SS from Nov 28, 2023 and still counting.
In my head the thought is spinning to pack my bag and leave Canada.
This is such a frustration going on with Aug 2024 applicants . After getting AOR's there has been no updates on files. Tried calling IRCC but nothing worked i am so done with my current job them taking me for granted but i can't do anything cos my employer paid for LMIA exempt permit. I don't know when will i get any update something i feel like i should withdraw my file and shuld only wait for EE points to go down. Life has been so unfair after getting AOR i thought everything will go smooth now but no every step is left still
@davidbrasil - This is a certainly a good news.You are almost officially a PR now. You are just 4 steps away from getting your PR.
1) You will receive a PR confirmation email from CIC, they will ask you to submit your details via email and confirm whether you are in Canada or not. If you have a authroised representative please be in touch with them as they will receive this email.
2) You reply to the same email with all the details (for you and your family member). Just one email is enough for entire family.
3) After confirming your Permanent Resident (PR) status, it typically takes 1-2 weeks to receive your electronic Confirmation of Permanent Residence (e-COPR). This e-COPR is essentially your "paperwork" verifying your PR status. You will be provided a link to upload your photograph, etc.
4) You will receive your PR card via mail at the physical address provided (usually within 2-4 weeks)
If you are in Canada, please note that during this period till you get your PR card, it is advisable not to travel outside of Canada. You might have a problem re-entering CANADA.
All the best.
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Hi Miss bee,
Please help me answer the following question.
My company submitted a non-Express Entry permanent residence application on my behalf through their representative. I currently rely on the representative to check the status of my application. Is there any way for me to personally track the status without going through the representative each time?
Additionally, if I need to submit any documents or updates to IRCC, am I permitted to do so directly, or must all submissions go through my authorized representative?
Thanks
Please help me answer the following question.
My company submitted a non-Express Entry permanent residence application on my behalf through their representative. I currently rely on the representative to check the status of my application. Is there any way for me to personally track the status without going through the representative each time?
Additionally, if I need to submit any documents or updates to IRCC, am I permitted to do so directly, or must all submissions go through my authorized representative?
Thanks
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