MINIMUM 30 weeks? WOW that is along time.
hang in there hadal and wcikk, and please let us know when you do get your AOR/Medicals. at least then we will know that things have begun to move.
wcikk, i've tried many times with the client id on my work permit and that doesn't work either. i hope i get this PR asap! my whole life is on pause till i do!
quest, no you dont need a job offer to apply, but having arranged employment, i believe increases your points (im not sure). It will take longer than 12 months for the whole CSQ/PR process if you are applying from within the US or Canada. if you are elsewhere, you should look at CIC's website for wait times. in my opinion, there is no need to use an agent, but feel free if you find someone reliable and you can afford it. the safety of agents is pretty specific to the agent. i highly recommend that you read through immigration quebec and CIC's websites, as that will answer most of your questions.