Been an active reader of the forum and now want share mums timeline.
January 4, 2016 application received
July 21, 2016 asked for additional info - death certificate
January 5, 2017 asked for medical
January 16, 2017 medical done, a week later, they asked for additional medical info from consultant. (sent at the time)
May 5th, 2017 updated IMM5406 requested - excitement turned to another long wait!
January 2018 Medical expired - sad!
January 30th, 2018 pre-arrival email letter and online changed to decision made. OMG!
February 2nd, 2018 Landing papers received by recorded delivery. Must land before April 4th 2018
Booked flight, mum will arrive in Canada March 28th
Online tool only, could never link to the other system
Mum lives in UK - London Visa office
Good luck to everyone.