Request advice/guidance from Canadian PR holders thru 'buffalo' center or any immigration experts.

I applied for canadian PR on 2nd Jan got Aor on 05 Mar 2008. Again, Got IA on 08 Sep along with Medical which I sent on Mid oct to Ottawa and RPRF to buffalo as instructed. I haven't heard anything from CIC since Oct , Emailed buffalo for update but got  readymade response 'in process and no definite time line'as displayed in ECAS. Going thru the immigration forums I found it takes 2-4 months  normally after Med to get PPR and mine is going on 5th . Losing hope everyday little by little.

Pls advise is there any hope esp. under this financial crisis, I am not on 38 but applied before 27th feb, though,heard minister kenny saying Canada staying the course inspite of recession?

Thanx in advance for your kind response ..........

R.Sam