As difficult as it is, do not compare your application to others. Every app is different. While it's great some apps are processed faster, 12 months is a target for 80% of straightforward cases. There are many factors that tie into processing times. Don't get frustrated, you will get there too.
**----January 2019 Outland Application----**
- Thread starter lcuser
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Ohk thanks, last thing I want to ask could u please tell me after biometrics submission what was shown in cic account ?coz mine still shows we need ur fingerprints
If u see biometrics enrolment number and date and expiry date then u r good. They will update status later on.
Called in.. got told the file’s in Canada (CPC-M) and that I should keep calm its progressing quite fast given the 12 month process timeline 
Did you get any additional documents request?Called in.. got told the file’s in Canada (CPC-M) and that I should keep calm its progressing quite fast given the 12 month process timeline
Seems like you've been waiting for biometric request letter as well; even longer from the time you submitted the fee. Welcome to our club! lol
Hi, impatient. Did you get file transfer email? Did you complete biometric as yet? Also what’s your timeline? When did they receive your application?Called in.. got told the file’s in Canada (CPC-M) and that I should keep calm its progressing quite fast given the 12 month process timeline
Hi, I just want to thank everyone here for helping each other and answering so many questions. Its really great to see a diverse community here trying to help out others in need.
My application got approved today in about 4 months. I understand that there are many fellow applicants who are eagerly waiting to get the process completed so that they can reunite with their loved ones. I know exactly how it feels to stay far from who we love. In last 8 years, I have visited my wife (then girlfriend) for only 3 times.
I never expected it to get approved so quickly. Funny thing is that my wife can't even come to Canada until end of September as she is under a contract which she doesn't want to break. She wants to resign on good terms.
So even though our application is approved and my wife has her COPR in her hands, she wont be here until September.
I really wish everyone all the best and I hope you all get the process completed asap. I might not follow the forum actively anymore, but please feel free to tag me or message me directly if there is anything I can help with.
Thanks again. And sorry for the long post.
My application got approved today in about 4 months. I understand that there are many fellow applicants who are eagerly waiting to get the process completed so that they can reunite with their loved ones. I know exactly how it feels to stay far from who we love. In last 8 years, I have visited my wife (then girlfriend) for only 3 times.
I never expected it to get approved so quickly. Funny thing is that my wife can't even come to Canada until end of September as she is under a contract which she doesn't want to break. She wants to resign on good terms.
So even though our application is approved and my wife has her COPR in her hands, she wont be here until September.
I really wish everyone all the best and I hope you all get the process completed asap. I might not follow the forum actively anymore, but please feel free to tag me or message me directly if there is anything I can help with.
Thanks again. And sorry for the long post.
Well said!
Thanks for going through the journey with all of us!
All the best in the future for you and your family!