Hello all,
I have contacted the cic after one year of receiving my application, and here is their response:
We verified the information provided and can confirm that your application is still in process.
While the processing times may vary with each case, we will make all the necessary efforts to finalize your application as soon as possible.
Rest assured that we will communicate with you once a decision is taken.
We hope the information provided is helpful in assisting you with your enquiry.
Please let me know if anyone is on the same page as me.