Timeline
application was sent in May 2020 , didn’t even get AOR until November 2020, biometrics was in February, medicals was done on May 6 2021,Pre arrival was on 31 May 2021 and Passport request 22nd July 2021.
things I did that helped or would help
1- contact mp (make sure u do that strategically)
2- make sure any supporting documents you send them are received, my case pregnancy note or report from the doctor didn’t get to IRCC
3- let you spouse in Canada call IRCC (when they do,IRCC picks up ,na we we they Ghana di3 dem no go biz u sef )
wish everyone Godspeed and the best of luck.