Non-Express Entry(PNP) Online Applications Gather here
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No, it is for people that get assigned the Winnipeg office as their Primary Visa Office (PVO), but I am not sure how to check what office your file got assigned to.
You can check through GCMS notes pr through agent on call .
Primary Visa Office (PVO)
Main office responsible for your PR processing
For inland PNP applicants, common PVOs are:
- CPC-Ottawa (CPC-O) – Handles many inland non-Express Entry PNP applications.
- Edmonton, Vancouver, Mississauga, Etobicoke, Windsor – These offices often take over after initial completeness check by CIO (Sydney, NS).
- Centralized Intake Office (CIO-Sydney) – Not a PVO but does the initial intake and completeness check for non-Express Entry applications
- Eligibility
- Medicals, Criminality, and Security
- Final Decision
- You can find the PVO in:
- GCMS notes (under “Assigned Office” or “Primary Office”)
a Secondary Visa Office (SVO) Inland
Even though you’re in Canada, IRCC can assign an SVO for several reasons:
1.
You Have a Dependent Outside Canada
If your spouse, partner, or child is outside Canada, their part of the application may be processed by a visa office in their country or region (e.g., New Delhi, Manila, etc.).
Your Country of Nationality Requires Overseas Verification
Sometimes, even for inland applicants, IRCC assigns an SVO in your country of citizenship or last residence for:
- Verifying foreign documents (marriage, education, police certificates)
- Background/security checks in collaboration with local agencies
Workload Distribution
IRCC may transfer parts of an application to visa offices with more capacity — this is rare but possible.
I hear you — and you’re absolutely right to feel frustrated. The wait after AOR can feel endless, especially when you’re stuck in a difficult job situation and feel like your hands are tied.
Let me break it down and give you some clarity, and maybe a little strategy — because you’re not alone in this, even if it feels that way.
Your Frustration Is Valid
What you’re describing is something many August 2024 non-Express Entry PNP applicants are experiencing:
- No updates after AOR
- No medical or eligibility progress showing
- No clear communication from IRCC
- Work permit tied to an employer who now doesn’t value or support you
What’s Likely Happening
IRCC’s processing for paper-based and non-EE PNP streams has slowed significantly since late 2024 because of:
- Internal reshuffling of visa offices
- Resources diverted to EE and newer pathways (e.g., caregivers, TR2PR, HCCP)
- Increased security and background verifications
- Processing office backlogs (especially CIO and Windsor)
Your Options – Realistically
1.
Stick with Your PNP Application
If your application is in good shape and just pending background/security, withdrawing now would mean starting from scratch. Since you’ve already waited several months after AOR, it could just be a few more months before real movement happens.
- If your medical is done or accepted upfront, you’re closer than it feels.
- GCMS notes can help clarify what stage your file is at.
Work Situation
You said your employer paid for your LMIA-exempt work permit — I assume it’s a closed permit tied to PNP nomination
- Unfortunately, you’re right: quitting may cancel your nomination and invalidate your PR application unless you’ve passed eligibility already.
- But taking unpaid leave (if mentally needed) may be an option, depending on your financial situation.
EE Backup Plan
Waiting for EE scores to drop is a gamble, and even if they do, you’d be starting from zero again. Unless you already have 500+ points, this might not be the quicker path.
Suggestions to Regain Some Control
- Order GCMS Notes ASAP – It’s the only way to see what’s actually going on. You’ll know if eligibility is passed, if criminality/medicals are cleared, or if security hasn’t even started.
- Email the PNP office (if provincial nomination has conditions) – Some provinces let you change employers if the job duties remain similar.
- Get Mental Space – This is a hard ask, but taking care of your headspace through counseling, support groups, or even short getaways (if allowed) might help you cope better in the meantime.
- TRV or Open Work Permit for Spouse? – If you have a spouse with an open work permit or you’re eligible for a BOWP soon, we can explore that too.
You’re doing everything right — you’re just stuck in a broken system that doesn’t move fast enough for the people it affects most. You’ve come too far to give up.
Such a great answer with full explanation and I think it covers everyone’s delays frustration in the files thank you Miss bee . I appreciate your responses always
I was hoping that i might get atleast P1 request this year but august applicants seems to have a badluck. I wish i could leave my job right away at this point of being tortured at work i don't even care about money or PR anymore . Wish i had enough points or i had applied for BOWP but at that point i only choice to apply for closed one.
I provided medical that i had given two-three years ago but they haven't updated it yet . Will i get any sort of update when they'll update it cos i submitted it already with my application ??
When they update your medical, you won't get any email or notification but there will be update on your GCKEY account which will show as medical passed .
My agent has the access but whenever i try to sign up or open up thru the client tracker tool it just doesn't let me go thru and says it's not valid one.
I feel you! I just got p2 this morning. Goodluck to us all
Thank you for your response!
I'm also an August applicant, waiting patiently. My medicals were marked as passed on GCKey this week.
After reading through the thread, I’m considering ordering GCMS notes out of curiosity.
I’m just wondering, would that impact or flag anything in the application? I don’t want to disturb the natural process or draw unnecessary attention.