Guys, I'm very happy to announce that we got our passports and COPR today. Almost 5 years later (4 years and 11 months). We finally have our Visas.
We'll be landing later next week and I'll let you all know how it went. Here's my updated timeline:
Category........: FAM
App. Filed.......: 06-03-2008
Doc's Request.: 25-11-2011
File Transfer...: 25-02-2012
Med's Request: 18-10-2012
Med's Done....: 01-12-2012
Passport Req..: 10-01-2013
VISA ISSUED...: 13-02-2013
Landing: Planning either 22/02 or 23/02.
Dependants: Yes.
ARC Needed: Yes.
Turns out even though I was 18 when our refugee claim was denied and we had to leave, I did need the ARC. I got the ARC along with the passport and COPR.
Also, for some people with doubts on the age of dependants: I was 18 when my brother first filled the application in 2008. I was 22 when they started processing and I'm now 23. I wasn't requested to provide any proof of studies, since my age was indeed locked in 2008.
All I had to do was remain unmarried and living with my mother (principal applicant).
Hope you guys all the best and I'll be sure to check now and then to see how are things with you all and help with whatever I can!
