Information while waiting....
Here is the URL..
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=022&t=4
As per this there are below mentioned High Level stages...
To process permanent resident applications, CIC will:
•review your application to make sure it’s complete-------------------- CC/DD Charged/Encashed
•determine if you are eligible to apply to become a permanent resident of Canada ---------PER email received
•tell you when your application has been put into processing----------------AOR from VO
•send you instructions on how to complete a medical exam, if you did not get your medical before sending in your application -------- MR From VO
•perform a security screening, to make sure all applicants do not pose a risk to the safety and security of Canadians---------PCC (included with MR)
•determine if you need to attend an interview, and-----------------Not a mandatory step very few get interviewed.
•inform you of the decision made on your application----------------Get PR stamped on Passport
Hope this week we see most of the applicants at second stage and some on third stage....