I put in about 9 hours last time and only got half an application in — it closed while I was unable to log back in. This time, I'll have no choice but to walk away (work). If that happens, the progress I made last time will be destroyed.
I decided last night that if I can't make progress after two hours, I'd walk away, anyway. Everyone has to make his/her own decision, of course. But I do think it's okay to walk way and to seek other avenues. Nova Scotia's Category B process is overwhelmed and dysfunctional, exactly what I'd expect from a process in which relationship is totally irrelevant. This isn't something to put hope into, or to believe you can turn to your advantage. It's a roll of pretty dodgy dice.