If it's any comfort, many of us are in a similar situation - I'm a June 07 paper applicant, got my AOR on September 16 and Background check was completed almost 5 months afterwards. I'm awaiting my test invite now.I'm 20th June 2021 online applicant. Got AOR on 22 Sept 2021. After that, today mark 5 months of complete radio silence. 8 months of overall processing time so far with just 1 correspondence from IRCC.
Mine is stuck at this table since 23 Sept 2021.
- Language skills
In progress
- Background verification
In progress
- Physical presence
In progress
- Prohibitions
In progress
- Citizenship test
Not started
- Citizenship ceremony
Not started
I hope IRCC come out of their "TORPOR" state soon.
Good luck to us.