Well the Visa office called my wife Aug 2nd and they are returning her passport with the visa today Aug 11, 2010.
Time line:
April 12, 2010 - Application was received in Mississauga.
May 17, 2010 - The Sponsorship application was approved and the file sent to Brazil for processing
July 7, 2010 - My wife recieved a letter from Brazil office that her PR application was recieved May 26, 2010 and is being processed
July 23, 2010 - Brazil office sent letter asking for wife's passport to issue the Visa
Aug 02, 2010 - Visa issued. Visa office called wife to say they will return the passport in the mail Aug 11, 2010.
Good Luck to you all.
Time line:
April 12, 2010 - Application was received in Mississauga.
May 17, 2010 - The Sponsorship application was approved and the file sent to Brazil for processing
July 7, 2010 - My wife recieved a letter from Brazil office that her PR application was recieved May 26, 2010 and is being processed
July 23, 2010 - Brazil office sent letter asking for wife's passport to issue the Visa
Aug 02, 2010 - Visa issued. Visa office called wife to say they will return the passport in the mail Aug 11, 2010.
Good Luck to you all.