Please what is flagpole,I read from one of the thread that one can do it,how can I go about it,I need your guidance house.I submitted sowp since April 2,2022 but have not gotten any response yet or medical request.can I go ahead and do the medicals instead of waiting for ircc medical Request ?

This is my situation,my wife just graduated here in Canada and have also applied for pgwp(she is also waiting for ircc response). I came in as a visitor to visit my wife for 6 mth so I was not issued visitors record at the border.can any one advice on what step we can take.
Your suggestions are welcome.
Thank you