I contacted my MP last week they just got back to me, they're currently doing his background check and waiting on the results even though they can't do anything regarding the application itself (which I was aware of and not expecting) at least I know exactly what they're doing transparency is all that I think most of us are asking for if only cic can see that, having said that the new program/option they're making available which should have been open back in May should be available Next Saturday (23rd) so let's see if that is better than the current ECAS. MP also said if I don't hear anything within the next couple months to contact them and they'll do another check.