I applied in jan 2009.Got Aor NS Feb full application may 2009 chc London, "in process" Jun 2009, IELTS request july 2009, submitted IELTS results oct 2009, Jan 2010 requested chc London about application status. Got reply "File awaiting review by an Officer" ????? NOC 4121, presently Full Univ Prof. Head dept prestigious University, educ doc IVY League Univ.USA, >100 publications Visiting Prof......UK France Canada. USA permanent resident, English written submission not accepted asked to take IELTS. This is ......Canada........Anything is possible. Previously Canadian Permanent resident Lived in Canada 2 years. I requested Withdrawl of PR and reapplied as Residency requirement (remained outside Canada) did not meet.