SenoritaBella said:I have no idea about all 3 questions. Perhaps an experienced immigration lawyer in your city could help.
As for how to order your physical file, you can do it online under the Access to Information Act(costs $5) since you will be requesting notes for yourself and your husband. Here is the link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/requests-atip.asp
Here is the Consent Form(IMM 5744) he needs to sign and send you a scanned copy in order for you CIC to released his notes to you: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/form-imm5744.asp
I already have a lawyer. However I don't think he's going tell me we have no chance because then if we decide to wait it out he won't get paid..