Hello Guys,
I was a silent observer of this forum until now. I thought I should post my timeline here so that I can get more info from the experienced member, and the people who are waiting can compare their situation.
My spouse is from India.
Application received------------------------------>Thursday, July 19, 2018
The process started------------------------------->Saturday, September 29, 2018
AOR1-------------------------------------------------->Wednesday, October 03, 2018
Sponsor Approval----------------------------------->Wednesday, October 03, 2018
Medical Request------------------------------------->Thursday, October 04, 2018
File Transferred to CPC Mississauga----------->Friday, October 12, 2018
Medical Done----------------------------------------->Monday, October 15, 2018
Medical Received Status on ECAS------------->Saturday, October 20, 2018
Days elapsed 106
Notes:
1. I didn't get any word from CIC whatsoever until Oct 2, 2018. So, my wife asked me to phone them. A very polite agent answered my call, and she confirmed that my file was due for sending out initial response. That's how I got my first AOR and everything followed after.
2. I was not able to link my application to GCKey, so I contacted the CIC through Webform for case-specific inquiries on Oct 12, 2018. I got their response back on Oct 16, 2018. (Meanwhile waiting for their response I tried numerous methods to link the app, and I came to know that the number of Applicants was wrong. I was supposed to put 2. I linked the app on Oct 14, 2018)
3. I asked my wife to scan a medical test receipt from the doctor and forward to me. I submitted the same via Case Specific inquiry Web form On Oct 16th, and I got a response from them on Oct 17 saying - " We have received your Medical Receipt and forwarded to the related department"
So, Moral of the story is that call the CIC agents for the first time until you have your AOR, and once you have App number don't bother calling them. Use webform instead with specific concerns. I hope that helps the people who are waiting.
Cheers!!