Virtual Landing: What to do if I am overseas?

[dundermiflin21]

Hi, hope you all are well.

I submitted my inland CEC EE in Aug 29, my medical was approved on Oct 7, and I gave my biometrics on Oct 8.

I plan to visit my home country for 3-4 weeks in Dec/Jan, but I'm worried they might send the virtual landing email a few days before I leave or when I am already overseas. Just wondering if anyone has been on the same shoes.

If i'm not mistaken, we only have 7 days to confirm we are in Canada for the virtual landing. If I get the email a few days before I leave, should I confirm my presence and upload a photo? Or should I inform CIC that I will be leaving on those dates, so I can process the virtual landing after I return? How long will it approximately take to get an eCoPR?

Thanks in advance!