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I sent an email inquiry to LVO dated 14th Aug. they reply today as below

Your application is in line for review by an assessing officer, however there are no further updates to provide at this time. If a new medical exam is required, our office will request it. However, new medical exams are not required in all cases.

Please note that global restrictions resulting from COVID-19 and subsequent service disruptions have impacted application processing and we are not able to provide a timeframe for the completion of any assessments at this time.
I got the same reply today
 
my friend’s husband is in pakistan. yes, he got a request from london visa office on friday to send his passport to canadian embassy in pakistan. And my friend is april 1, 2019 applicant.
Did he get pre arrival?
 
When Lvo start working normally?from last week they are again working very slow....no update from lvo on any app in this week
 
Im april 2nd applicant. Hopefully i get something soon too
I am April 26 applicant. Beginning of July, when I e-mailed the office, I was told my file was in line to be reviewed. August 27th, I emailed them for an update and today I got the reply that now it is under review with an assessing officer. Looks like things are moving. Hope to hear something soon insha'Allah.
 
This is ridiculous. I got an ADR in February for more pictures and proof of communication even though i sent them the maximum amount they requested. Now they sent me another ADR for police clearance and forms because its been over 12 months and theyve expired. What do they think?? My wife was out committing crimes during quarantine? Whos fault is it that they didn't look at my documents for 7 months?? LVO is the most garbage visa office ever. I'm seeing other applicants get pre arrivals and PPRs without a single ADR. I sent the most complete application i could have and i've still gotten 2 ADRs. My wifes police certificate was issued 5 days before i sent the application and i still end up with this.
 
I am April 26 applicant. Beginning of July, when I e-mailed the office, I was told my file was in line to be reviewed. August 27th, I emailed them for an update and today I got the reply that now it is under review with an assessing officer. Looks like things are moving. Hope to hear something soon insha'Allah.
What is meant by assessing officer... And which is next step after that
 
What is meant by assessing officer... And which is next step after that
Assessing officer looks at PA's eligibility in LVO. Don't know the next step (could be pre-arrival or interview) and when it might be as people have had their applications under review for months with no replies from them.
 
This is ridiculous. I got an ADR in February for more pictures and proof of communication even though i sent them the maximum amount they requested. Now they sent me another ADR for police clearance and forms because its been over 12 months and theyve expired. What do they think?? My wife was out committing crimes during quarantine? Whos fault is it that they didn't look at my documents for 7 months?? LVO is the most garbage visa office ever. I'm seeing other applicants get pre arrivals and PPRs without a single ADR. I sent the most complete application i could have and i've still gotten 2 ADRs. My wifes police certificate was issued 5 days before i sent the application and i still end up with this bullshit.
What is your timeline?

Does the police report expires after 6 months?
 
Assessing officer looks at PA's eligibility in LVO. Don't know the next step (could be pre-arrival or interview) and when it might be as people have had their applications under review for months with no replies from them.
How did you find out they re reviewing this step?