Hi Everyone!
We got the Golden email yesterday!!! Wooohooo Thank God!
Our timeline is as follows:
Application sent-June 18/2012
File transfer -Aug 22/2012
2nd Medicals requested- Aug 28/2013
File started processing Aug 28/2013
Passport requested Dec 16/2013
18 months since step 1 and 16 months since step 2
We got the request for the 2nd medical just days after we applied for a multiple visit visa, it might just be a coincidence but I feel like since they had to review my husbands file for the visa,it might have moved things along.
My husband was approved for both a single entry visa last year and a multiple visit visa this year, I would say don't be afraid to apply,the worst that could happen is they deny it and you keep waiting.
Good luck everyone! and Merry Christmas to those who celebrate!