I have been a silent observer of this forum for the last few months. Thought to share with you some great news. I received a call from my wife in India who received her passport with visa this afternoon.
The last time I checked ECAS was a week before the system went down and it read application and medicals have been received. We were very surprised that the passport came today.
Also, the VISA expiry is the validity of the medicals so she has until May 5th to land in Canada. Nevertheless, she is coming next week.
I wish everyone all the best, keep faith, stay strong and have patience as you will receive your passports or DM soon.
My timeline is below:
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: CHC-ND
App. Filed.......: 17-07-2011
AOR Received.: 23-07.2012
File Transfer...: 01-10-2012
Med's Done....: 05-05-2012
Interview........: Not requested
Passport Req..: 17-10-2012
VISA ISSUED...: 05-02-2013
LANDED..........: Waiting