permanent residency e-visa vs sticker timeline

[sweetness2021]

i’m about to apply for permanet residency, does anyone have a timeline of how long it takes if you want the sticker as opposed to e-visa?
and has anyone just sent in certified copy of passport and not the actual passport?

[diallta]

My understanding is that you'll be granted the e-visa regardless, and then have the option to have the sticker applied for an additional fee.

[LemonAndPaeroa]

I just sent in a certified copy - obviously didn’t get a sticker just the e-visa. I went overseas recently and no one asked for it.