Hi House,
I have been an avid follower of this specific thread and I must say I have really gained a lot. Contributions from people like Arese has kept me in the patience basket all the while. Intact we have almost the same timeline( detailed below). This is a progressive fora and it must be kept alive oh... For all expecting their respective MR, PPR, and others...God's time is best..just keep the prayer candle burning. From my experience, if the wait is too long, send AVO an inquiry, be polite in your request and they will answer you. I even had a privilege of being responded to by my own Visa Officer..It's God and he reigns supreme in all situations.
My timeline
Initial application: April 2011
AOR: April 2013
MR: Oct 2013
PPR: May 2014
Visa Issued: June 2014
It's been a long walk..but the end justifies the means,