I applied online for my mother-in-law since June 24, no update. I sent Accra visa office an e-mail on Oct 18 and they responded the same day. I really wish I did a paper application. I just don't understand how a visit visa could take 4 months+. The current processing time for Ghana as per the website is 93 days. When I applied in June it was 21 days. I know of 2 Nigerians who have also applied (one in May, not sure of the other one) and are still waiting.
Dear Sir/Madam,
Due to significant and unforeseen increases in the volume of temporary resident applications we receive (temporary resident visas, study permits, and work permits), we are currently outside regular processing times. We continue to process applications as quickly as possible in the order they were received.
Information on office processing times can be found here:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp
To check the status of your application, please consult these instructions:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=029&top=3
We trust that you will find this information useful.
Sincerely,
Immigration Program | Programme d’ immigration (RE)
High Commission of Canada | Haut commissariat du Canada
P.O. Box 1639
42 Independence Ave., Accra, Ghana
ACCRAIMMIGRATION@international.gc.ca
*Mandie*