ARC are different cases than the regular process of sponsorship, I suppose?
It's so sad it takes forever, families shouldn't be separated for so long.
Cansk, congratulation for the reunion with your loved one. :)
It is AOR. You could follow February or March thread in the forum and 2016 Outland spread sheet and there you'll get more info how things progress lately: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nQFdDeeLRGrdl_DzlAumwv6nyz-oprHo5rU1bGdDdqs/edit?pref=2&pli=1#gid=658388151
Every application is...
You could check directly at http://www.cic.gc.ca/pp-md/pp-list.aspx in Italy physicians are available in Roma and Milano. :)
Everyone without exceptions are required to have a medical exam, so called up front medical report.
I am not an expert but as mega_option101 said they require the original with sponsored person's signature. I wouldn't risk it sending a scanned or faxed document.
I see you visa office is Vienna, as well. I hope you will have some news soon.
I am wondering if the country of residency has anything to do with the speed of processing the application?! ???
It's great to know CIC is working these days hard but it's so discouraging to see how many other...
Re: What does financial support exactly means?
No one wants a long distant relationship but often the time proves if the relationship is really genuine, especially after a short love affair.
You really underestimate CIC. This is no joke but sure it's your life. You are not very convincing...
It's very unlikely to get a visitor visa.
Unless you get your PR before the actual birth but as scylla said CIC won't speed up the process because of a pregnancy.
Sorry but the reality sucks.