Yes, I did email them asking for an update. To the first email they replied : you're files are being reviewed in Canada and that they can't expedite it as they're waiting for some verifications. About 10 days later I emailed them again and explained that it's becoming very difficult for me as there's only a month until my classes and I haven't done any arrangement as I'm waiting for them ( I wasn't in a good mood so maybe got a bit informal ) the very same day they asked for a description of my PhD and previous degrees and diplomas which I provided. Other than that nothing! I feel restless. It's not like planning a picknick. It's about arranging a four-year stay!