It means that the applicants who had the medical exam and didn't see any update in their account have to wait until they process them. iRCC face backlog means that they have piles of medicals haven't been processed yet.
It doesn't seem that SE person have the priority on IRCC's list. You are almost 17 months... Once you receive any update kindly let us know. Best of Luck
I received a Temporary File Number on 14 Jan via e-mail. Clarifying that when the officer check all the documents and forms and it is complete they will send me permanent application number.
What about you?
Dear Navsk
My application wll be processed in Beirut Visa Office. How do you rate BVO in comparison to other Visa offices. Does the processing takes longer or do they process fast. As I read in the thread that your application is under process in Beirut.
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/january-2020-on-wards-paper-based-pr-applicants-waiting-for-aor-mr-ppr-connect-here.673437/page-461#post-9122615
Paper based applications are moving except for self employed.
Check this link where paper based applications are moving.
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/january-2020-on-wards-paper-based-pr-applicants-waiting-for-aor-mr-ppr-connect-here.673437/page-461#post-9122615