After receiving an Ontario tech-draw NOI and submitting a nomination application, sitting 'in assessment' for over 50 days with no document requests can feel alarming — but members' experience suggests patience is usually warranted.
What members shared:- The published service standard for this kind of assessment was around 60 days, so 50+ days without an update was still within the expected window, not necessarily a red flag.
- Applications submitted around the holiday season can take a little longer, since processing slows during that period — factor that into your expectations if you applied in November or December.
- Real examples from other applicants: one member's file took exactly 55 days before nomination; another applied in August and was approved about 7-8 weeks later — both within a similar range.
Takeaway: if you're within the province's published service standard (here, ~60 days) and haven't been asked for anything, no news is normal news — avoid assuming something is wrong until you're clearly past the stated timeline.
Historical note: this reflects a 2021 Ontario tech-draw cohort; current PNP service standards and processing times should be checked directly with the province.