I agree with you, but that also assumes that each case is easy to review and decide; and knowing the kind of volumes they get through on a monthly basis - that will certainly not be the case. God knows how much information they have to chase up from people, how many documents people forget to send, etc. etc. that just snowballs into the process being delayed for everyone.anp wrote:Realistically, I am expecting a reply late August early September. And I applied on 8th of May.
From the minute the caseworker starts dealing with an application, it shouldn't take them longer than a week. All personal info about applicants is a phone call away or it can be obtained online.
Plus, take into account workforce and holidays, sickness, etc.