Hello everybody,
I've been following this thread for quite a while but never added my information. Alhamdulillah I received the best news today and I'd like to add my time line here to give others hope that the wait is almost over.
Submitted to Mississauga: Jun 11, 2010
Sponsorship approval: Jul 12, 2010
File transferred to Damascus: Jul 19, 2010
Documents requested: Aug 22, 2010
Documents sent and received in Damascus: Sep 10, 2010
Passport request: Jan 6, 2011
Some other information that might be useful:
Medicals done: March 30, 2010
Documents requested: family passport and residency questionnaire
Inquiry sent to Damascus regarding receiving my documents and a correction to one of my forms: Oct 2, 2010
Reply received from Damascus: Oct 13, 2010
Inquiry sent to Damascus (from my sponsor) asking about updates: Dec 15, 2010
Reply received from Damascus: Dec 30, 2010 (automated reply "file in queue for review by officer")
Ecas status as of today still says "In process"
I would also like to add that I applied as outland although I am in Canada with my husband on a work permit.
Alhamdulillah once again!
Regards,
Rana