I spoke with my MP's office again this afternoon regarding the first-in first-out question. She said she made contact with a contact at CIC and asked for an interpretation of the reponse she received from Islamabad on our behalf.
The CIC representative said to her that as much as they attempt to process applicants on a first-in first-out, applications can be delayed in different stages awaiting completion of specific elements such as interview, backround checks etc. She was not specific if an older application previously delayed on a specific element would be bumped to the front of the next stage of processing. I would be delighted if that was the case but have no confidence that it is. Can anyone add clarity to if older applications are bumped ahead during next stage or not?
For our case it looks like we were delayed in interview queue for 1.5 years and now awaiting review from decision making officer which may include results from backround checks. Been told to follow up with MP's office by representative in one month if we havent received correspondence from Islamabad, however they are inquiring to why our medical has not been received.
INSHALLAH we will receive correspondence first.
Regards,
CanPak
