Non-Express Entry(PNP) Online Applications Gather here

[MapleJourney2024]

Hello,

IRCC sent portal 1 email to my consultant and it ended up in their spam mail. I found out when I called IRCC they told me it’s already been sent. So I contacted them and their team forwarded it to me and I replied today. Through the letter was dated as May 1, 2025 and does say that I have 7 calendar days to replied but I got it done today and it was the 8th day? Does this cause any problems?

 

[Sarper]

background check still in progress,pvo winnipeg!

 

[Mahdi2024]

Hi All, is there any update on November applicants?

Hi, not yet for me. I submitted it on 1 November. Anyone else?

 

[Miss bee]

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Hello,

IRCC sent portal 1 email to my consultant and it ended up in their spam mail. I found out when I called IRCC they told me it’s already been sent. So I contacted them and their team forwarded it to me and I replied today. Through the letter was dated as May 1, 2025 and does say that I have 7 calendar days to replied but I got it done today and it was the 8th day? Does this cause any problems?

No , it won't create any issues. Make sure you reply asap.

 

[Cobra-11]

background check still in progress,pvo winnipeg!

exact same here

 

[Alien2025]

exact same here

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.

 

[hopefuljourney]

Non-Express Entry PR application: Submitted in November 2024, AOR still pending.

• Express Entry (EE) profile: You received an ITA under the CEC-Education category recently.
• PGWP expires in October 2026: So you still have about 1.5 years of legal status .

Your Options
Option 1: Accept the Express Entry Invitation

• Pros:
  • Much faster processing time (CEC files often processed in under 6–8 months).
  • You will receive AOR immediately upon submitting the application.
  • You can apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) when you’re within 4 months of PGWP expiry (June 2026), and you’ll have AOR by then.
• 
  
• Cons:
  • You will likely need to withdraw your Non-EE application once EE PR is approved to avoid duplicate processing.

Option 2: Ignore the EE Invitation and Stick with Non-EE

• Pros:
  • Simpler if you’ve already invested time and effort into this stream.
• 
  
• Cons:
  • Slower process.
  • No AOR yet — if delays continue, it may drag on significantly.
  • No significant benefit over EE unless your non-EE category gives you some advantage (e.g., more stable processing for specific PNP streams).

Recommendation
Given your strong position (CEC-eligible, PGWP valid until October 2026), I recommend accepting the Express Entry (CEC-Education category) invitation and submitting a new EE PR application.

Once you receive your EE AOR, you can let both applications run in parallel for a while. Later, if your EE application progresses well (e.g., medicals passed, background in progress), you can choose to withdraw the Non-Express Entry application to avoid duplication.

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,

Non-Express Entry PR application: Submitted in November 2024, AOR still pending.

• Express Entry (EE) profile: You received an ITA under the CEC-Education category recently.
• PGWP expires in October 2026: So you still have about 1.5 years of legal status .

Your Options
Option 1: Accept the Express Entry Invitation

• Pros:
  • Much faster processing time (CEC files often processed in under 6–8 months).
  • You will receive AOR immediately upon submitting the application.
  • You can apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) when you’re within 4 months of PGWP expiry (June 2026), and you’ll have AOR by then.
• 
  
• Cons:
  • You will likely need to withdraw your Non-EE application once EE PR is approved to avoid duplicate processing.

Option 2: Ignore the EE Invitation and Stick with Non-EE

• Pros:
  • Simpler if you’ve already invested time and effort into this stream.
• 
  
• Cons:
  • Slower process.
  • No AOR yet — if delays continue, it may drag on significantly.
  • No significant benefit over EE unless your non-EE category gives you some advantage (e.g., more stable processing for specific PNP streams).

Recommendation
Given your strong position (CEC-eligible, PGWP valid until October 2026), I recommend accepting the Express Entry (CEC-Education category) invitation and submitting a new EE PR application.

Once you receive your EE AOR, you can let both applications run in parallel for a while. Later, if your EE application progresses well (e.g., medicals passed, background in progress), you can choose to withdraw the Non-Express Entry application to avoid duplication.

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.

 

[Miss bee]

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)

IRCC usually allows correction of genuine errors, especially when they are clearly documented. As long as the corrected info does not bring your CRS score below the invitation cutoff, you should be okay.
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

3.
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.

Sticking with NON-EE Application – Is PGWP Duration Enough?
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.

If this is a risk, having an Express Entry application in process as a backup is actually a smart strategy.

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.

 

[Cobra-11]

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.

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.

 

[sadmoko]

Did any august 2024?last week applicant got any update on medical , can anyone answer ?

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.

 

[kirby97]

Hi @Miss bee

If someone who’s out of status and applied for restoration, will their PR application put on hold until their status is restored?

 

[Patoriku]

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

 

[davidbrasil]

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?