Yes after 16,5 months we were approved in early July and my husband landed a few weeks after.
No interview was requested, we will never know what stalled our application !
Yes your wife should send you the original document (some people have successfully used scanned copies). You might have to show your CSQ when you land.
I have sent all CSQ copies to my husband.
On my application I only photocopied greeting cards for our wedding and did not include IDs.
I helped my uncle with his application and wrote a letter for him. I included my ID but it’s not even suggested by IRCC.
Our file will be a year and a half on August 21st, everything is completed except for the security check. We’re not supposed to be interviewed. It’s incredibly long !
Have you contacted your MP ?
Although I agree that it takes far too long to be reunited with our spouse, the problem is not hiring more agents. There is a huge turnover for this job, part of the problem is that new agents lack training and experience. They are processing cases less quickly. Often times their superiors also...
Write an explanation letter to IRCC right away. Proxy marriages are not accepted as valid. Your photos will probably show that you were present but I wouldn’t take any chances and I would send them a webform.