So, I received this message today from Canada Immigration :

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We started processing your application on August 16, 2006.

Medical results have been received.

We sent you a letter on February 14, 2007 to xxx xxxxx Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada,  about approval in principle for you to become a Permanent Resident of Canada. Know what that means? My first stage of resident approval is finished. I can now: 1. Apply for a work permit (WOO HOOO!!! I can finally work!!) 2. Apply for my Social Insurance Number 3. Get Health Care Its been such a long process, and there is finally an end in sight! Of course, I must give the government more money for the permit, then more money still to finalize my permanent resident card, but HEY! its something at least. Im a happy camper today!