Despite being a UK citizen I was advised (wrongly) to apply inland. I submitted everything December 09. It was ready July 09 but Canadian Post lost my police record check grrrrrr. Anyhow on a bright note This week I got my health card, which was lucky because as I stepped from the Ontario Health office accross the road to go for my celebatory pedicure I was almost hit by a snowplough who didn't see me ( despite wearing a bright blue Michellin style jacket). Also i got another letter through from CIC saying all the checks have been done and I will soon hear from my local CIC office YAY!!!!!!!Fingers crossed for the interview. I cant believe it will soon come to an end. I just want to go to the Canadian border and run backwards and forwards over it many many times!!!