I saw a lot of cases are still routine although they are waiting for more than standard processing time. After 21 months, when you call them, they can remind the office but still can do nothing about it. and they can confirm it's still routine. It's a waiting game, looks like only Mandamus can force them to process it.
Mine is 16 months from BG, still nothing. And they claim that it is not a dormant case...
Really sorry about this, i have only waited for 2 months and i know how frustrating the feeling is, At 16 months of waiting, i cant imagine your feelings right now. I hope and pray something happen very soon for you and John. You guys have done a lot for this group of "hoping waiters", taking your time to explain stuffs to people despite being in the same situation like others.
Not sure I am really qualified to explain anything, I am as confused as anybody. But comparing notes can be helpful, I guess. Maybe I'll be better prepared for my first consultation with a lawyer.
Just a suggestion, why don't you send them your passport copies(though they haven't asked for it) through webform along with your boarding pass( for that 2 week work travel) and ask them to add it to your file and acknowledge the receipt. Then you can also mention that you are eagerly waiting for an update. Then they would have to add the attachments to your file and maybe notice your file and trigger an actual response rather than a cliche response. Up to you, anyways goodluck!
That hasn't occurred to me to do. They never mentioned anything like this in any communication I received. When I call, they say they don't need any documents, and I just need to wait.
Keep me posted on how the mandamus works. Meanwhile, I'm super tempted to organize a protest outside of the Montreal headquarters. Not like it'll ever happen but I can fantasize
I think there were some small protests in different cities from other classes of applicants. Citizenship applicants as well, a couple years ago. There was some news coverage. I don't know if that had any impact on IRCC's priorities in the end. There might have been some small positive change.
Just noticed some people sending it when they are back from a trip just as proof to show how long they were away.
Mine is 10m from BG. Just like you, my BG was completed before the test. No additional documents were requested. I live in Canada and left Canada only for 2 weeks in 5 years. No criminal record. My language proof is a certificate from a post-secondary institute, which is easy to confirm. No update for 10 months... (only a ghost update). I thought my case is easy and simple. My last name has changed before the application so my PR card has a new name already. I do not think this can cause such a delay.
