UPDATE: we have DM on our ecas this AM.
Below is the update in ecas:
1. We received your application for permanent residence on December 7, 2011.
2. We started processing your application on October 4, 2013.
3. Medical results have been received.
4. A decision has been made on your application. The office will contact you concerning this decision.
Here is my take on all who are waiting:
When you look at our case, we got sponser approval 2 years ago. But nothing moved in our file, as there were few items missing. The last "missing" item was sent over on Oct 4th, and as soon as that was sent, the visa has been issued.
It is frustrating to wait and the wait seems to defy logic. We all seem to think first-in first-out. But not necessarily. Think of railway reservation counters. Just because you went in your lane sooner than another guy who went in a different lane, doesnt mean yours would be done sooner. The guy in front of you can delay it for you, just because he has a complicated case etc. The line next to you could be moving sooner.
One more thing I have noticed is, that the immigration officer reviews your case, and if he finds something missing, he put off your case for 4-6 weeks, and this cycle continues.
I have had experience with immigration over 4 times. First myself 15 years ago, my wife, my dad, and now..it is frustrating wait. But once it happens, you will forget all the pain of waiting...
One advice I can give you all who are looking to come to Canada. Coming to Canada is easiest part (all the frustrating waits included). But the biggest challenge is you need to plan on what you want to do here. You should be looking to keep yourself busy here. Life is not as easy as we seem to think. And it can be very easy if we plan to keep ourselves occupied. Think of how you intend to keep yourself occupied. Just being a spouse and taking care of the family isnt enough.
Finally, good luck to you all. Canada is an excellent place to settle down. No doubts about that. However, you would need to work for it to make it a heaven for yourselves.
Below is the update in ecas:
1. We received your application for permanent residence on December 7, 2011.
2. We started processing your application on October 4, 2013.
3. Medical results have been received.
4. A decision has been made on your application. The office will contact you concerning this decision.
Here is my take on all who are waiting:
When you look at our case, we got sponser approval 2 years ago. But nothing moved in our file, as there were few items missing. The last "missing" item was sent over on Oct 4th, and as soon as that was sent, the visa has been issued.
It is frustrating to wait and the wait seems to defy logic. We all seem to think first-in first-out. But not necessarily. Think of railway reservation counters. Just because you went in your lane sooner than another guy who went in a different lane, doesnt mean yours would be done sooner. The guy in front of you can delay it for you, just because he has a complicated case etc. The line next to you could be moving sooner.
One more thing I have noticed is, that the immigration officer reviews your case, and if he finds something missing, he put off your case for 4-6 weeks, and this cycle continues.
I have had experience with immigration over 4 times. First myself 15 years ago, my wife, my dad, and now..it is frustrating wait. But once it happens, you will forget all the pain of waiting...
One advice I can give you all who are looking to come to Canada. Coming to Canada is easiest part (all the frustrating waits included). But the biggest challenge is you need to plan on what you want to do here. You should be looking to keep yourself busy here. Life is not as easy as we seem to think. And it can be very easy if we plan to keep ourselves occupied. Think of how you intend to keep yourself occupied. Just being a spouse and taking care of the family isnt enough.
Finally, good luck to you all. Canada is an excellent place to settle down. No doubts about that. However, you would need to work for it to make it a heaven for yourselves.
