It s no use to worry too much and kill ourselves for this process, we all know that it will take atleast 16 months. It may take longer if back ground checks are not completed. Back ground checks varies case to case. If you have visited different countries for business purpose family visits, study,work.. It is obvious that Back ground checks wil take longer... People are getting their PPR before 16 months are lucky and simple and straightforward cases. Once background checks are completed and their is no other red flag in applicaion, they will transfer it to the decision making officer to review and to make a decision which is more likely a PPR. People still not gettng updates or not getting re-medical or re-PCC are still under back ground checks. Since there is no other reason for not sending a PPR to the applicant... So friends just be relaxed and let CHC complete their process... everyone will get PPR on their time.... Visiting other countries during the application process could delay the process in my openion, cuz you have to inform CHC about your visit and purpose of visit. They might go for another back ground check from that country you visited and it might take more time to finalize your application (This is my personal openion) decision is yours.. Wish all of you the best and scussess... Chill ho jao sub yaar. specialy girls they are very tensed