Hi, it's my first time to pst here I hope I'm doing it properly. I have experienced to share too. I mailed my application for permanent residence Feb. 9, 2010 and CIC received it Feb. 12, 2010. They started processing it April 27, 2010. My husband received their application papers August 2010, but I have'nt receive my open permit yet. I tried to call but the operator keep saying just wait for the processing time keeps changing. I told them that my work permit ends Oct. 16, 2010, but they said not to worry for I have implied status as long as I'm working for the same employer. But the problem is my health card and SIN expires to, I'm so worried that I might get sick or something happens I'm not covered with ohip. They said they can't do anything about it. Application time when I submitted my papers was 5-6mos, then 7-8mos, 9-10mos, 10 mos and the latest now is 10-11 mos, and they might changes it to 12mos/1yr. They should just put 1yr/12mos if they have plans to changes it not like what they did, it is so stressful. It's like getting your open permit soon but not coz they changed the processing time. How much more for the permanent residence, it is so stressful specially by next year by January I will just be part time on my employer. Nee money to support our families, thats why we are here making huge sacrifice being away from our family.