Hey fam!
I am posting a final timeline for people who are still in doubt about the passport/visa processing time. Hopefully it clear your doubts.
16 sep- I filled in wrong application for TRV, IMM 5707. (DO NOT FILL THIS FORM)
17 sep- I received an email saying my application has been submitted.
12 oct- I dont see any update so I researched an little about the correct form I was supposed to fill. All THANKS to the wonderful people on this thread who told me I submitted the wrong application
13 oct- I withdrew IMM 5707 and submitted IMM 5257
14 oct- My application was sucessfull.
16 oct- My visa got approved.
17 oct- I sent my passport from Toronto to Ottawa in express post. It literally took 1 business day to reach.
18 oct- Tracking showed my passport reached office and was collected.
26 oct- Return tracking was activated
29 oct- Passport reached my house in Toronto
I hope all of you get your visas as soon as possible. I know it is a very frustrating time but all you can do is be positive. If you think that you have filled in a wrong application, I suggest filling in a new one as soon ad possible.
Once again thank you for all the help!