I checked my application status on line via CIC website and it says "Decision made" which from reading previous posts on this forum I gather means bad news. I applied in London in April 08, and they started "processing" my case in June 08. So anyone who applied similar time as me, maybe you want to check your status on line and see if there's been updates. Since my occupation is not on the list of 38, I guess there is not much else to do now exept wait for refund and put this whole thing behind me.