We applied on October 12th. The frustrating thing is that our GC Key says absolutely nothing - only that the file is received and it is in progress. The SA came via email but not a sign of that in ecas or the GC Key. But yes, I imagine it will be quite a long time yet!
so I assume you have been able to link your GCKEY?
honestly, dont seem too worried about that lol - my ECAS only had 1 line updated, a few days after getting the SA email
My husband's ECAS never updated until January, after Havana had received the file (and keep in mind, we applied in July lol)
And again, his GCKEY only ever updated AFTER the file arrived to Havana..
The fact that you've gotten the SA email is a great sign! but yes, the waiting is unbearable.. I am about 7 months into the process right now.. and its torture