My application was received end of February 2013 . I called CIC for information two days ago. The first person told me that I need security clearance but did not say which country - led me believe Canada security clearance since I am here 1-2013 . I attached US state police record with application (my stupid mistake) called again , the second person told me I should receive a e mail for that but unfortunately it went to junk mail and I accidentally let it went trash . I called again today . The person told me that my first step had completed, now it needs FBI certificate . I requested official request letter from them because until now the information I got was from CIC call center . Does anyone know how CIC communicate ? I assume I should receive some official document .
I was also told the second step process take 8 month and land interview at Vancouver . Is there anyway to know if the process including time to get FBI certificate - which is another two month from FBI . How can I find out if second step had progressed to Vancouver office ? I am so worried not able to make my son's wedding on October . By the way, CIC calling center people are very nice compare with FBI customer service .