My question is that my passport is expiring in September 2020.
Should I wait for my PR card to arrive to get it renewed and then I will have to get a new PR card or should i get it reneewed now and update the authorities of the same while my application is in process?
If the employer doe snot provide a reference letter, one can be obtained for a colleague, supervisor (former or current), or anyone who knows about the work. The work reference letter should have everything required as per IRCC format, including the job duties.
Also you will provide a LoE explaining why the work reference could not be provided.
You can also supplement it with other supporting documents such as IT returns, appointment letter, pay slips etc.
I got my MEP and request for RCMP criminal record check yesterday, which I haven't submitted yet. Today I received an email saying that I had an update but when I checked I couldn't find anything new. I'm assuming it's a ghost update. Does anyone know what that might possibly mean, if anything?
EDIT: I just noticed that Review of Eligibility actually changed to "We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements." and Background Check changed to "We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information." Does that mean I'm on IP1 or IP2?