I ended up calling CIC and getting information from the automated system. They told me that they are reviewing eligibility, requested medical exam, they do not need fingerprints at this time and will contact me if this changes, and processing my background check.
I called my rep and the office support told me he was not there today so I sent him a text asking for him to check his emails because CIC sent the med request and the time frame is so limited. I ended up getting some emails from him a few mins later stating my husband was sponsor approved, and my medical exam info all dated from yesterday March 7th. So good thing I am a type A person and called.
The soonest I was able to get in to be seen was March 29 in my husband's city (hoping we can go for lunch right after then I'll go home). Let's hope my flu is completely done by then. Since the automated system said they are processing my background check (but did not mention a start date) should I include that on the spreadsheet, or will there be an official notice of when the background check is started on ECAS?
I think we should try to call the cic too. Can i ask for the number pls. What information we need to provide for us to check the status of the application? All we have is the receipt number. Thanks