Finally, my background and prohibitions are completed! Updated on tracket on October 10 - I am awaiting oath.
Submission/ AoR - Dec 2023
I filed mandamus in July, with change in federal court rules, I had to proceed directly to step 2 by filing an affidavit and memorandum with all objective evidence. I was confident on my case as I came as a student, got pr through Express Entry, and I am not from Middle East. IRCC had 30 days to respond to my step 2 filings and on last day of dealine, they cleared my application and provided a response that they approved my application and mandamus application stands moot as the application is finalized.
I did all ground work like demand letter, MP inquiries, gcms notes etc before doing mandamus.. It takes minimum of 3-4 months for a response on mandamus. In my case, it was a positive response.