Today is Day 70 waiting for news of my SA, which should be nothing but straightforward. The original processing time for SA, when our application was received was 43 days, and now it's up to 55 days. I called two full weeks ago and made an inquiry. The agent said that he would initiate a formal inquiry, and that it could take up to 3 months, but that a response would likely come much more quickly. That being said, I see so many people on here who have been waiting for SA were able to receive confirmation of SA over the phone, after the processing time had passed, and they called CIC. Even though a formal inquiry was started 2 weeks ago, should I persist and call again? Will a different agent be able to tell me more? Should I take the time to link my profile with our application now, and will I learn more? Or, do I just need to be exceedingly patient and not try to understand CIC, or hope to look for any patterns, based on others? My wife is here now on a TRV, for a one-month visit, and we were hoping to receive some exciting and positive news before she returns home next week (Day 80 of waiting for SA).
Also, I have a question about Guide 3900 (pgs. 12 & 13), and the Length of Undertaking section. The note says that if payments from the federal, provincial, or municipal assistance program are made to your relative while the undertaking is in effect, you will be considered in default. Does this note apply to student loans? My step-daughter will be eligible for university soon after they arrive, and we were hoping to access student loans, or is this not possible because of my undertaking?
Thanks!