A member who applied for PR through a PNP stream via paper application from India, with no update after 60+ days, asked whether this was normal and how long the process would typically take.
What the thread clarified:- Paper-based PNP applications are generally an 18–30 month process overall. This is a genuinely long timeline, and 60 days with no update falls well within the range of normal for this specific route.
- Patience is the primary thing needed — members were consistent that a lack of movement in the early months isn't a sign of a problem, given how long the overall process typically takes.
- Confirming your application was actually received can be a separate question worth investigating (e.g. checking for any acknowledgment from the processing office), even while accepting the long overall timeline.
The practical takeaway: if you're a paper-based PNP applicant and it's been 60+ days with no update, that's normal — budget for an overall 18–30 month process and focus on confirming your application was received rather than expecting movement this early.