just wanna share my timeline and wish to get an idea of whats gonna happened:
Application received: Apr. 25, 2011 (actually i sent out the application in Feb 2011 and untill Aug i have not heard anything from them so i emailed Buffalo and ECAS changed to "We received your application for permanent residence on April 25, 2011." so i donno what took them so long just to "receive" my application)
AOR and MR: Sept.22 2011
MR sent to Ottawa: Sept. 30, 2011 (they received it on Oct 3rd and status changed to "Medical results have been received." around end of Octorber)
Started Processing: Nov. 29, 2011 (stauts changed to "We started processing your application on November 29, 2011." around Dec 6, 2011)
Address disappear: Dec 27, 2011
Address re-appear: Jan 6, 2012.
PPR: waiting
One more question, i heard that we need to provide employment letter when sending out passport or landing, is it true?