Seems Abidjan is very slow and workers not even competent. They received my full application package on the 9th of September 2009. I got an email from them in Dec 2009 and it stated that my file had been closed because they received it after the 120 days deadline and that they will return my money after 12 weeks. The e mail was dated 9th Feb 2010 (funny right?). Immediatelly I read the e mail, I checked e cas and my status was "decision made". On the 8th of Feb 2010, I received another e mail from them. This time, they mentioned that they had created a new file and with a new file number. They said that the processing time is 18 months. I checked e cas with the new file number and my status was in process. Right now, my status is in process " we started processing your file on the 8th of Feb 2010. It really sounds funny. I don't know how CIC work. When I applied, I was in Europe but right now I am on FI visa, studying in Canada. I wanted to re-apply as I was advised as per the first e mail but when I received the 2nd e mail, I became confused. I don't know what they might tell me in future since "they close and open files". Maybe they would close it again? Advise from seniors. Anybody with same experience?