hi Riwa,
Yes in deed its frustrating, waiting since 2006 with no single message from CHC.
However, in general, 2005 Damascus are hearing from CHC, and begining 2006 are starting to hear, so I guess we would be hearing soon.
My profession is under the NOC list, however, I'm on the old system so that doesn't count at all, can you imagine that many whom applied in 2008/2009 are now in canada or having Visa stamped, and I whom applied in 2006 still didnt have my file even initially reviewed yet.
I don't have a representative.
By the way, I have a feeling that Damascus applicants does not often use that forum, since even if they are not getting any news, at least 2005/2006 applicants should be there as their turn is approaching.
by the way where do you live in lebanon?
Youskal