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This is completely normal. Most people wait 45-60 ish days before they get their first correspondence with the CIC. Their goal is to have 80% of applications processed within 12 months. Some countries and some straight forward cases are being seen to be processed in as little as 5-8 months but I wouldn't get your hopes up.
When they do start reviewing the application what kind of Notification would I get (I am the sponsor and representative). Would the first Notification be via email? I failed to complete "Linking my paper Application to Online Account". After I sign in, it would prompt me for an email address for notification but would not take my email (tried two emails). I type in my email (required in red) then click update, but it will not go further. How do I proceed with this? Or since they have my email in the Application, would they just use that to make notification?
 
I got my medical done on 22nd April. Didn’t heard anything from hospital for a week. Called in again and they asked me to get my urine test done again. Did it in 29th April.
No update on my gc account/ecas yet. I’ve till 16 May. What if it doesn’t update till then? What should I do
 
Query on IMM 5476:

Can the sponsor be the representative? I know the sponsor can. But the complete guide says the following:

If the person you’re sponsoring is living outside Canada and is 18 years of age or older, and your address in Canada is provided as their mailing address on the application for permanent residence (IMM 0008), the principal applicant (person you’re sponsoring) must complete a Use of Representative form listing you as their representative.

In this case, do i need to change the form IMM 0008 address of my spouse as my (Sponsor) Canada address?
 
I am gathering all the documents to apply for spousal P.R under Family class outside canada.
Should I tell my wife to get PCC and medical done in advance and then add this in Application package?I am sponsor of my spouse(PA).
 
I am gathering all the documents to apply for spousal P.R under Family class outside canada.
Should I tell my wife to get PCC and medical done in advance and then add this in Application package?I am sponsor of my spouse(PA).
Under the new application package you must include PCC and schedule A with your application. You can do medical exam in advance or wait to until you are asked to do it
 
Query on IMM 5476:

Can the sponsor be the representative? I know the sponsor can. But the complete guide says the following:

If the person you’re sponsoring is living outside Canada and is 18 years of age or older, and your address in Canada is provided as their mailing address on the application for permanent residence (IMM 0008), the principal applicant (person you’re sponsoring) must complete a Use of Representative form listing you as their representative.

In this case, do i need to change the form IMM 0008 address of my spouse as my (Sponsor) Canada address?
Yes the sponsor can be representative of PA. Yes you can provide your address as mailing address for PA and also your email too. All the the correspondence will go to your email (sponsor)
 
Do I(sponsor/spouse) have to submit additional family information form (IMM5406E) as well as PA's form ?
 
Yes the sponsor can be representative of PA. Yes you can provide your address as mailing address for PA and also your email too. All the the correspondence will go to your email (sponsor)
Thank you. Also, do I have to sign in the IMM 5476 form if me (the sponsor) is being a representative or only the PA?
 
Do I(sponsor/spouse) have to submit additional family information form (IMM5406E) as well as PA's form ?
No only PA has to complete this form and it must be completed in full specially the the address and write every name in PA's native language also. But you should check if the sponsor has to complete this form too by checking the country requirements.
 
In terms of number of days:

69 days ==> since the application was Received
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43 days ==> b/w Received and AOR1
44 days ==> b/w Received and Uploading Schedule A
44 days ==> b/w Received and Sponsor AOR
45 days ==> b/w Received & Sponsor ECAS says DM
47 days ==> b/w Received and Med Req
53 days ==> b/w Received and Med Passed
56 days ==> b/w Received and ECAS IP
57 days ==> b/w Received and SA
59 days ==> b/w Received and File Transfer to VO
63 days ==> b/w Received and AOR2

waiting for next step - what is it???