It is interesting that you mentioned you are going to defend or already have a Phd. But you feel, anyone in this forum would have a
clear idea about the order(or the process) in which Sydney sends out AOR?
The advice you will get on this forum would either be 1) wait for it, 2) call CIC (as many times as possible) - Sarcastically because the call center agents wont have a clue until your application is registered. or 3) send another application(third one apparently) - Sarcastic again.
I feel for you! I really do! Have some patience - plus it is holiday season. You really dont want to annoy the CIC call center guys or the officiers by sending them request for info.
So, do you see this here? Our friend marcopolo's application was received either on Oct. 3oth or Nov. 1st, which one week after my second application. I am not envying, but I like to know which way they follow in reviewing applications.