It seems that ircc must read these forums. Earlier today i wrote that i had received DM a few days ago on PA side, but had heard nothing in regards to what the actual decision was. Well, at 9:30pm, i received an email confirming that my application was complete, and I would hear from my office (vancouver) in due course. We are sooo relieved! It has been an exceptionally difficult journey and one which i probably wouldn't repeat again, had i known the stress it would cause me and my wife. But, so glad its (almost) over. To those who are still waiting, i know its difficult. But this forum has been invaluable to me, when it was getting too stressful that i considered withdrawing from the process altogether, i would come on here and read past and present experiences, which helped me to appreciate that others were in the same position, or had dealt with a similar scenario. So thank you to everyone on here, and good luck to all those still in the process!