I had reached out to my MP recently, Sharing the response here as this might be applicable for many of us:
Thank you for your patience. I have followed up with IRCC and here’s the status update I received:
- Application is open and in progress
- Sponsor eligibility, criminality verifications approved
- Medicals were approved, but now expired. IRCC can internally increase the validity time, or may request new medicals. They will reach out directly with that decision
- Next steps are security verifications
o Due to the nature of security screenings, there is no processing time for this step. COVID-19 is also creating delays on this step due to IRCC needing to work with third parties as part of this process.
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The application will continue to process and is subject to delays because of COVID-19. This is both related to IRCC working with third parties and local public health guidance closing and limiting the workplace access to secure sites to complete these steps. Unfortunately this is the best information I can provide you at this time. Rest assured, IRCC will continue to work on the application and will reach out directly if new information is requested.