Hi there, I am asking this for someone who is sponsoring wife and dependent child within Canada. They had an interview during stage 1 to determine the authenticity of the marriage and after a period of questioning + interview, they successfully received the approval in principle in I believe September/October. However, nothing has developed since then. Whenever they call for updates, the same answer is given that background security checks are being completed, and they do not need a new medical, fingerprints or any more documents from the couple. Is this wait typical? How much longer should they expect to wait? Thank you!