That doesn't make sense. Getting the applicants to do a medical check up and pay for the RPRF without being sure that they are eligible for PR in terms of background check up is unbelievable! It seems to me that MR is pretty much the final step before passport request and if that took long, it's only because they are working on other applications that require immediate action (e.g. applications with job offer) ..baykus said:I think that was applicable to VOs which can not handle an application in one year, in Paris VO, they are fast enough to complete visa procedure within 7-8 months.
Maybe for them no need to loose extra time with another turn of files for MRs and payments. Now my application is ready when checks completed, they will ask for the passport.
Anyway I understand all this is just speculation and I hope everything will be fine for everyone