Hello all!
Somehow, I've missed this thread.
So i got the golden mail on 23rd Nov! Submitted the Passports and now waiting with fingers crossed!
My timeline and case history:
I first applied as a single applicant(spouse not accompanying and just hours before the draw!). Got the ITA and then changed application after ITA to spouse accompanying (CRS went up with spouse,so not a problem).
Stream - Express Entry
Family of : 4
ITA - May 23rd 2018
AOR - Aug 18th 2018
MEP - Sep 14th 2018 (not sure but on or around)
IP1 - Sep 15th 2018 (same as above)
IP2 - Not sure
PPR - Nov 23rd 2018
Overall i'm elated with the timeline and can't have any complaints. Express entry is an excellent system by my experience!
Miscellaneous side notes (Might not be useful for current followers of this thread but for the future, for people looking for answers):
1. I only had my Masters degree evaluated, not my bachelor's degree. Accordingly, i didn't mention my bachelor degree in the section on education ( I did include it in the personal history section after ITA).
2. For proof of funds, I showed gift deed and entire funds were received by me AFTER I received my ITA, but, of course, before submission and AOR)
3. My wife used WES and received her ECA in a month, maybe less, while i used IQAS and got it in 2+ months. I'd recommend WES as per my experience.
Good luck for all the others waiting for some good news!!
PS : To avoid the ire of all, I'm going to restrain myself from asking about the probability of rejection now, though I much want to!
Perhaps no need, but still, have my fingers crossed till the PP is in my hand!