@ mkshah
first of all thanks for ur quick response. secondly, i updated my file details in the time tracker( the link that u sent)as u had requested me to. i must say dats a great idea cuz it gives other ppl an idea about how long their processing might take. thirdly, i understood what a "preliminary review" is ..thanks for explaining it to me
but, i have a small doubt here..u said they will send notices for additional requirements which has to be sent to them within stipulated time right...i got such type of a letter dated " 16th march 2012" which specifically asked me to send my french and ielts marks within the next 6 months else they will be obligated to close the file.. so i sent my french and ieltsmarks in may as soon as i received them..it reached the BIQ hk office on " 10-5-2012".please can you tell me if this is a preliminary review and if this means that they have already calculated my points or is it something else? and yes, i will surely keep you informed once i get the reply from BIQ hk...waiting for ur reply.
-gryffindorgirl