To Manonthemove,
Check the below reply from Abidjan visa office. It answers the question you have asked to Jonathan.
What he just said is true. 4131 is crowded and they are so slow in processing it. We might be t he last. I have been waiting for 3 years that is 36 months.
So i am not worried because i will have also P.R where i am presently living.
Dear Client,
Your file is currently pending review by an immigration officer.
Our office will contact you at a later date to advise about any further development regarding the processing of your application.
Due to ministerial instructions, some applications take priority over the federal skilled workers category thus creating a bit of a delay on those files.
We are working tirelessly to review your application. Meanwhile, we appreciate your continued patience.
Service de l'Immigration | Immigration Section-SY
Ambassade du Canada I Embassy of Canada
Dakar, Sénégal
www.dakar.gc.ca