2005 applicant
I applied in May 2005, received an acknowledgement in July of the same year. I am from the Philippines so I expected a 4-year turnaround time. Last November 2008, I received a letter from the Canadian Embassy in Manila asking whether or not I am still interested to pursue my application; I replied immediately, of course, to say that I am still very much interested. I have not heard from them since then. I expected to receive something last May 2009 (my 4th year), but nothing todate. Any insights would be appreciated as I am nearly giving up.