No prob
. Yes, I did contact CIC thru their online web form once my application hit its six-month. My rep and I did that separately back in September but MVO responded to my rep with the confirmation that it has already been transferred there and was on queue for review by a visa officer at the time. Response time would depend on the LVO I guess but according to the website, response would be expected within 28 business days.
Yes, be prepared to send your follow up with them or you may call CIO directly for confirmation and status. Someone I know got stuck at IP1 for so long but when she called CIO yesterday for an update, they told her that her application has been approved and she should wait for her PPR from MVO.
Minsan hindi naa-update yung mga accounts naten which is a total buzz kill.