I really doubt CIC expects one to be held hostage at a job until your application is approved.
As long as you met all the work experience requirements you claimed points for at submission, you should be fine if you decide to resign. Some folks who are unemployed apply for PR and use any work experience they have from past 10 years period and still get approved.
What is my status right now?
Review of eligibility - We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
Review of medical results - You passed the medical exam.
Review of additional documents - We do not need additional documents.
Interview - You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.
Biometrics - We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.
Background check - We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.
Final decision - Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.
What is my status right now?
Review of eligibility - We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
Review of medical results - You passed the medical exam.
Review of additional documents - We do not need additional documents.
Interview - You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.
Biometrics - We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.
Background check - We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.
Final decision - Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.
AoR: September 1
MEP: September 25
ADDR: IMM 5475: Requested on 25 September and submitted on 26 September.
Review of eligibility: We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
Review of additional documents Not applicable (changed to Not applicable from we are reviewing the additional document)
Background check Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start your background check.
Final decision Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.
Country: India
I am FSWO candidate and paid full fees and now I cannot see any progress since 2 weeks. BUT SOME PEOPLE WITH AORs later than mine are receiving updates.
What is my status right now?
Review of eligibility - We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
Review of medical results - You passed the medical exam.
Review of additional documents - We do not need additional documents.
Interview - You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.
Biometrics - We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.
Background check - We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.
Final decision - Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.