Yes, that is the first step towards the approval (at least it was for many of us). I got such an email on Friday (march 30), then on the weekend my status changed to 2 lines.libya said:Hey every one !!!
I have some good news for applicants with dependents !!!
itoday i fot an email :"
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Later I got the letter about my application deemed complete (was dated march 31 but mailed later due to easter I guess). Then I got the approval letter dated apil 12.
So it does look like they finally touched your file! Congrats! Will be interesting to see whether they transfer any files with dependents to Ottawa...Maybe you will be amonth the first on this board to find out