Non-Express Entry(PNP) Online Applications Gather here

[it'skp]

Just FYI,
I received an email from IRCC after replying to the P1 email with my basic information. IRCC requested more specific details about the last port of entry — particularly the exact border name. If your last port of entry has more than one crossing point, make sure to specify the full name of the exact border you entered through. This is especially important for travelers to the USA and using land border frequently, to avoid delays in receiving your P2 email.

 

[LADI852]

Hi Everyone,

I have a question from a friend of mine. She is applying for pr under PNP Non Express entry. Does she need to show proof of funds? She is not working currently and applied to restore her status as Visitor Record. After her status got restored she will apply for work permit.

 

[BuntyPatel20]

Hi @Miss bee,

I applied under OINP. My latest update is that my medical has passed. Now, I need to go out of the country for 3-4 months on parental leave. I also applied for closed work permit (LMIA exempt) and am waiting for the FD. So I am on implied status. I am expecting my PR decision in early 2026, probably in January. What are your options if I receive my FD,P1,P2 while in India? Can I request IRCC for PR stamping for the Canada return?

 

[DRAA]

Have you received AOR now?

Hi, I haven't received AOR yet. It will likely be in a couple of weeks.

 

[Miss bee]

Hi Everyone,

I have a question from a friend of mine. She is applying for pr under PNP Non Express entry. Does she need to show proof of funds? She is not working currently and applied to restore her status as Visitor Record. After her status got restored she will apply for work permit.

If your friend is applying for permanent residence under a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) non–Express Entry stream, the requirement to show proof of funds depends on her specific situation. Generally, applicants under non–Express Entry PNP streams do not need to provide proof of settlement funds if they already have a valid job offer in the nominating province or are currently working in Canada. However, since your friend is not working right now and has only applied to restore her status as a visitor, she will likely need to show proof of funds to demonstrate that she can support herself and any dependents after becoming a permanent resident. The province or IRCC may request recent bank statements or financial documents during the PR application process. Once she obtains a work permit and starts working, the job and income can help fulfill this financial requirement more easily.

 

[Miss bee]

Hi @Miss bee,

I applied under OINP. My latest update is that my medical has passed. Now, I need to go out of the country for 3-4 months on parental leave. I also applied for closed work permit (LMIA exempt) and am waiting for the FD. So I am on implied status. I am expecting my PR decision in early 2026, probably in January. What are your options if I receive my FD,P1,P2 while in India? Can I request IRCC for PR stamping for the Canada return?

Since you applied for permanent residence under the OINP (Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program) non–Express Entry stream, and your medical has already passed, your application is in the final stages of processing. If you need to travel outside Canada (for example, to India for 3–4 months on parental leave) while your PR application and closed work permit (LMIA-exempt) are still in process, you should be aware that leaving Canada while on implied status means you will lose that implied status once you exit. In that case, you would not be able to re-enter Canada until you have a valid temporary resident visa (TRV) or work permit approved.
If you happen to receive your Final Decision (FD) or Passport Request (PPR / Ready for Visa) while you are outside Canada, you can inform IRCC through a web form that you are currently in India and request instructions for passport submission at the nearest Visa Application Centre (VAC) in India (for example, in New Delhi, Chandigarh, or Bangalore). IRCC usually transfers the stamping request to the local visa office, and you will be able to get your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and visa from there. Once stamped, you can travel back to Canada and land as a permanent resident.

 

[Miss bee]

Hi Everyone and @Miss bee

I submitted my application in December 2024 and expect to receive an AOR soon. While checking the spreadsheet, I saw several people's applications returned because of IMM 5406 additional family information, especially dependent children. As far as I know, we do not need to fill out a separate form for our dependent children if they are younger than 18 years old. We only need to add them to the children's section. Am I correct?

And I have one more question. I don't have any siblings, and I was sure I wrote down "Not Applicable" to that section. However, when I downloaded the application files, I couldn't see the "Not Applicable" sign in my siblings' section.

Could you please help with these issues? Should I send a web form just in case?

You are correct that for IMM 5406 (Additional Family Information), dependent children under 18 do not need to complete their own separate IMM 5406 form. Only the principal applicant, their spouse or common-law partner, and any dependent children aged 18 or older must each fill out their own copy of IMM 5406. For children under 18, you only need to list them in the “Children” section on your own form — so you did that correctly.
Regarding the siblings section: it’s very common that, after validating or printing the form, handwritten notes such as “N/A” or “Not Applicable” do not appear in the digital version or the uploaded copy. As long as the section is left blank and there’s no missing information expected, IRCC normally interprets that as “no siblings.” However, since you’ve seen cases where files were returned due to incomplete IMM 5406 forms, it’s reasonable to be cautious.
Here’s what you can do:
If you already received an AOR: wait for IRCC to contact you if they need clarification — no action is needed yet.

• If you haven’t received an AOR yet: you can submit a web form proactively, attaching a short letter explaining that you have no siblings and that all dependent children are under 18 (therefore no separate IMM 5406 was submitted). Attach the corrected IMM 5406 if you’d like, but it’s optional if your original was otherwise complete.

 

[Miss bee]

Hey guys
@Miss bee
I got this documents request from IRCC today regarding my non-express PNP PR file. Is this normal or are they verifying very minutely?Although I submitted these documents while file submission.
Employment records:

▪ Letter of Employment stating occupation, duties, salary and length of

employment from my employer and new employer, if applicable. Your

letter MUST be on company letterhead, signed and dated. Your letter must

include your role/title, start and end date, rate of pay and list of duties. If any of

these are missing, your letter will be not be accepted and a new one may be

requested, further delaying your application.

▪ 2024 T4 and 2024 Notice of Assessment

▪ Last 20 paystubs from my employer and new employer, if applicable

▪ Detailed bank statements, all accounts under your name - chequing, savings,

including credit cards for the last 12 months

yes, what you received is completely normal for non–Express Entry PNP permanent residence applications, especially when the file reaches the eligibility or employment verification stage.
IRCC frequently sends document re-verification requests even when you already provided the same materials earlier. This is not a negative sign or an indication of problems — it usually means your application has reached an active review stage and the officer is verifying your work experience and financial stability before making a final decision on eligibility.
Employment letter – Officers often recheck that your letter meets every detail (company letterhead, duties, dates, pay rate, signature, etc.). Even if you submitted one before, a more detailed or recent version may be required because older letters sometimes miss details like “full-time” status, weekly hours, or specific duties matching your NOC code.

1. 2024 T4 and Notice of Assessment (NOA) – These are used to confirm you actually worked and earned the stated income in Canada for that year. Since tax documents for 2024 would now be available or soon issued, IRCC wants the most up-to-date financial proof.
2. 20 recent pay stubs – These show continuous employment and confirm you are (or recently were) actively working with the same employer.
3. 12 months of bank statements (including credit cards) – This may sound extensive, but it’s increasingly common in non-Express Entry files to verify financial stability and genuine employment income deposits. Officers sometimes use this to cross-check salary deposits against the paystubs or to confirm settlement fund consistency.

So overall — this is routine and not a red flag. It actually means your application is being processed seriously and nearing a key decision stage, not being delayed or questioned unfairly.
When you respond, make sure:
All documents are clear, recent, and consistent (no gaps in paystubs or mismatched deposits).

• Your employment letter explicitly lists duties aligned with your NOC code.
• Bank statements show regular salary deposits (if possible, highlight them).

 

[Miss bee]

Guys, on the IMM form, is there gonna be any issue if you don't put a date on the "To" section of your current job or your travel that brought you to Canada?
Anyone with an answer to this please?
@Miss bee

No issue at all .

 

[Miss bee]

Please can you help me look at my timeline:

Submitted - April 30th 2024
AOR - August 28th 2024
Biometrics - September 6th 2024
1st Medical - Oct 4th 2024 (Expired i guess)
2nd Medical - July 10th 2025
ADR - July 9th 2025 (Sign Travel history)
Pre Arrival services - September 24th 2025

Since then no updates.

1. Application Submitted – April 30, 2024
This is when you officially submitted your PR application to IRCC under your Provincial Nominee Program stream. At this stage, your application was received but not yet opened or reviewed. IRCC first checks for completeness — that all required forms, signatures, and fees are included.

What it means: Your application entered the queue for processing. Nothing negative here — it’s the first formal step.

2. Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) – August 28, 2024
This means IRCC reviewed your package and found it complete. Your file is now created in their system, and you receive your application number. Once the AOR is issued, your background and eligibility checks can begin.
What it means: Your file officially started processing inside IRCC. It’s a key milestone — from this point, progress depends on background, eligibility, and security checks.


3. Biometrics Completed – September 6, 2024
You provided fingerprints and a photo. This allows IRCC to do background and security screening (checking identity, past immigration history, etc.).
What it means: Your identity verification and initial security screening started. It’s completely normal and necessary for all PR applicants.

4. First Medical Exam – October 4, 2024
You completed your initial immigration medical exam. Medical results are typically valid for 12 months, after which IRCC may request a new one if the application hasn’t been finalized.
What it means: You passed your initial health check. Since your medical later expired, it’s routine that they asked for a new one before finalizing the PR. It doesn’t mean anything is wrong with your results — just timing.

5. Second Medical Exam – July 10, 2025
IRCC asked for a re-medical because your first one expired (after 12 months). This is normal in long applications. When you redid it, it signaled that your application was moving forward — usually toward final review.
What it means: IRCC was preparing your file for the final decision, and they needed an updated medical to issue your COPR later.

6. Additional Document Request (ADR) – July 9, 2025 (Signed Travel History)
IRCC asked you to re-sign or update your travel history form. This is also common — they do this to ensure your travel record is current and consistent before final approval.
What it means: They were verifying background and travel details before finishing eligibility or starting the final security clearance. Not a problem — more of a routine verification.

7. Pre-Arrival Services Letter – September 24, 2025
This is a very positive milestone. It means you passed the eligibility stage — IRCC has accepted that you meet all the requirements for permanent residence (including your nomination, work experience, and documents). The pre-arrival letter is usually sent only after an officer approves your eligibility and moves the file into final security and background checks.
What it means: You are almost done — your application has moved into the last stage before approval. Many applicants receive their passport request (PPR) 1–4 months after this stage, though sometimes it can take a bit longer depending on background checks and visa office workload.

Where You Are Now (as of November 2025).Since your last update was in September 2025 (Pre-Arrival) and nothing since then, your file is likely in final background/security check — this is the stage that often takes the longest and varies widely depending on security agencies and internal verifications .Nothing is wrong. You are past the most important stages (medical and eligibility). The remaining delay is standard — most files sit in this stage for several weeks or months before the Final Decision (FD) or Passport Request (PPR) email.

Final Decision (P1/P2 or COPR): Once background and security checks finish, you’ll receive a “Decision Made” or “Ready for Visa” email asking for your passport or photo for PR confirmation.

• Timeframe: Based on your progress, that could happen anytime between late 2025 and early 2026.

 

[Miss bee]

Hi @Miss bee
Does sending webforms (for example, correcting information encoded in files) cause delay in background checking after receiving PAL?

No , they are handled by different departments and not have any issues in any step of your application.

 

[Stay_positive]

No issue at all .

Thank you!

 

[Stay_positive]

Hi, @Miss bee I also have another question concerning the Imm 5669, my spouse didn’t complete her university masters course and I indicated that in her personal history section, however I didn’t mention that in her educational section because she didn’t complete the course. Is there a cause for concern here? Thank you