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It could be your background checks are taking longer than the other couple's. It's probably being processed by a different VO as well. I wouldn't worry about it yet, because everything seems to be going OK.
 
Hi

Anyone here experience with the Beijing VO in China for the same-sex common law outland application?

Applicction sent: August 24, 2011
CPC Missisauga received: September 1, 2011
Sponsor Approved & forward to Beijing VO: November 14, 2011
AOR email from Beijing VO: December 15, 2011
Still waiting! Fingers crossed!