Ummmm said:
Hi,
I am a November 2011 applicant as well. Our file was transferred to isb Jan 25 2012 so not sure if I would be a Jan or Feb transfer but anyhow we have not received anything at all as well. I had hopes that my case will be done in decent time because our application was very thorough and clear. The only thing that can make it a bit longer is my travel history because I have studied in UK and worked in the US. I have submitted Police clearance from each and every place I have ever visited and lived but no word so far from the embassy. I have the option of temporarily moving to the US because my husband who is Canadian citizen works in both countries as a consultant so he can easily move the US maintaining residence requirements of paying Canadian tax as his company is Canadian nd his mortgage but every time we think of that we start to wonder what if we get a re med request while im gone so only of the embassy would even communicate a little bit with us or keep us updated with our process life would be much easier.
My career is at a full stop at the moment and everything in life is affected by this long process
You should definitely go to the US temporarily, right away.
This will benefit you:
1. You and your husband can be together, meaning/proving that you both are able to come together anywhere.
2. Change your address to US. CHC can mail you re-medical forms to the US, you can do the medical anywhere in US.
3. Wait it out in the US close to husband, rather than in Pak where you're far away and apart.
4. Go back to Isl when they send PPR, make a quick trip for the visa/copr and come back.
If you have this choice, use it. Many are unable to get a US visa so they're unable to go for this option.