Any November 2009 Applicants? FSW- Time Line

[skFSW]

Hi all,

I am new to this forum and wanted some advice

We applied under the FSW category to Sydney, Nova Scotia in September 2009. 

We got our 1st AOR in November 09 and were asked to submit full documents to the London office

We did so and received our 2nd AOR on 10th March 2010. 

According to eCas our file started processing on 19th August 2010. 

To date we have heard nothing more. 

Does this seem a long time to have heard nothing?  In our 2nd AOR letter from March 2010 it states that if we have not heard anything within 8 months to contact them.  We waited until 14 months and contacted them and got a complete brush off

Should we be worried?

Any advice would be helpful......

thanks

Des

Apply your CAIPS notes and send the case specific inquiry

[stuanddes]

Hi SF2005,

Thanks for your reply,

Our application is with the London, UK office.

I was probably being a bit dramatic (due to my frustration) but the reply went something like "the file is waiting review by an immigration officer and we will be in contact in due course"

When we first applied we were given the distinct impression (from the CIC) that it would take about 12 months for the whole process. We are now at the 24 month mark and still no resolution in sight!

I wonder if it is the fact that the NOC code that we applied under is no longer on the list of in demand occupations (which it was when we applied) and we have been pushed down the pile as a result.

I know there is nothing to do but wait, but I just wish I knew one way or another as it seems my life is on hold (as I am sure it is for most people on this forum!).

Des

[SF2005]

Hi Des,
If you've been waiting past the processing time for your specific VO (as listed on the cic.gc.ca website), you are fully justified in emailing/calling them to check on the status of your application. Check with an immigration lawyer if you can, they have more current statistics on timelines.

Hang in there.

SF2005

[stuanddes]

Just thought I would let you all know....we have finally been called for our medicals!

We are going for them tomorrow and have to submit to The London VO all results by 18th March. Have been advised that it will take 2/3 months for a decision following the medicals! 

I can't believe its finally happened after 2 years and 3 months of waiting the end is finally in sight!

Stuanddes

[arrowsmom]

Just thought I would let you all know....we have finally been called for our medicals!

We are going for them tomorrow and have to submit to The London VO all results by 18th March. Have been advised that it will take 2/3 months for a decision following the medicals! 

I can't believe its finally happened after 2 years and 3 months of waiting the end is finally in sight!

Stuanddes

that's great news, just goes to prove that happy are those who wait!!!! good luck

[sohail-khan86]

have anyone got their visas yet who applies in 2009??

[pooja82]

hi guys

good news................

My ecas says

"Your application was reviewed and we started processing on February 24, 2012"

Now, how much time for Medicals?

Seniors, Plz guide

rgds
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