If this is the case then it means, the quota limit was reached even before they completed applications from first half of the year.. Isn't that truly sad. Next week will decide a lot of things. If things move, it will be an indicator that the halt was due to Harper's visit and Diwali. If it doesn't then NDVO should be obligated to answer us. Any suggestions how do we do it? Writing to them does't help. Some people do not even get replies from MP. MY consultant seems to be hand in hand with NDVO. Every time we call them, they are like its going to take two months more, three months more blah blah. We have stopped calling all together.
Updating 9 months for processing on the website has become like an escape path to them. Forums like these which are only respite from, vague statues on ecas and generalized replies from NDVO or MPs are indicated as untrue and false. We are entitled to a more transparent and fair system.
I agree its their country, they can have their rules for their welfare. But shouldn't everyone have the right to know what those are. Some may choose not to apply, call our spouses here. It ridiculous that they pick files at random, process relatively newer files while others wait wondering what's wrong with their applications.
When I was about to be married, I used to tell people that I am going to Canada. It was a matter of pride. After all Canada is one of best places to live. Six months after, I am in serious doubt.
god bless 
