Hope Buffalo processes fast!! Why would you apply if you're not prepared? So for being rude but, WHAT THE HELL?
Don't get upset, they won't process slower just because i say i hope they processed slower. They just as well won't process cases faster, no matter how much you wish they did. It's just a process that has a pace of its' own. The less anxious you are about it - the better chances that the time will fly fast and you will get the decision before you know it.
We applied when we did because there was the window, it was like a lightning bolt ,when CIC issued new guidelines with 29 occupations we said "this is not going to happen twice!" and submitted all paperwork within given time frames. And, it seems, we did right thing: there are already proposals in work which will further change FSW program. So , we couldn't apply before and we won't be able to apply after.
When you have to do things you do them. We did our part. And will do once again (if all approved now and MUST go now, will go).
It's just a matter of convenience , to do things on your own schedule, take care of all the things you have to (grad. studies,expansion of business and establishing new ties to North, getting the job offers and moving only after , instead of depleting savings and plunging in without any on the ground preparation and etc.)
But we understand that we have little choice.
Take it easy!
Canada0801