Hello everyone, I trust that everyone is having a gear day/evening. I am a FSW-O applicant; AOR -May 10th; Medicals passed-June 27th; BG Status-Not Applicable since June 27th (I missed the IP1 status change); all fees were paid upfront and now contemplating whether to request Case Notes. However, I am reminded that there are probably more than one hundred thousand applications (many with multiple applicants) from various categories that the CIC has to process each year. In addition, each file requires a series of checks and balance, which, oftentimes, are quite time-consuming. Therefore, the six months timeframe which is given is a more than reasonable time to wait for a decision of this magnitude.
Nevertheless, the majority of cases are still processed in three to four months, on average. If we had indeed budgeted to wait for six months, then anything prior to that time should be pleasantly surprising. I understand that it is human nature to worry and be impatient, especially about things over which we have no control; but we have to take a few moments to breathe, relax and enjoy the last few moments prior to that magical email. After all, we wouldn't want to go to Canada as stressed out individuals now, do we? I still remain optimistic that something will materialize on my file in the not too distant future. It is when you are least expecting it that the emails come...(a watched pot never boils). Have a great day everyone; stress is a silent killer. Relax and take it easy...