Folks,
I am pasting below the response i received from CPP-O up on requesting my case status, so that you can interpret some of your cases if applicable.
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Your file is in Ottawa for processing and will be reviewed by one of our officers.
Medical results:
Please note that we will be requesting an extension of the validity of these results, to minimize the number of applicants who will be required to undertake new medical examinations.
We have requested for an extension on the validity of your medical results. This request has been approved and the validity of your results prolonged.
We have received your medical results.
Case status:
An officer will be in contact with you in due course. In the meantime, we would ask for your patience and for you not to send follow-up requests for status to our office.
How long will it take to process my application?
[Rec’d after January 1st 2013] Processing times vary. You can consult the Processing times: Permanent Residence — Economic classes webpage on the CIC website. Please note that given the high volume of inquiries submitted to this office and Canadian visa offices abroad, status updates on cases are not normally provided unless the processing time for a file is longer than the service standards outlined on the CIC website.
[Rec’d after June 1st and before January 1st 2013] Your application will be revised within 16 months of its reception date at our office. Your application will not necessarily be finalized by that date. Please note that processing times vary.
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As per my eCAS "We received your application for permanent residence on May 21, 2013."
Its such a confusing message.... although she/he said they shall process within 16 months, she/he continued saying processing times vary.
On the other hand, i have submitted all our medicals around September 2nd week. and as per my understanding (readings on CIC pages) they are good for an year; in that case why did they request for extension of validity? will my application take so long to process?.... nothing is clear --- i regret sending this inquiry; i am more confused now !!!
Good luck !!