Thread for Acrra Ghana applicants
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Hi, I got the same mail from Aacra (Canadian High Commission)on August 2107, and I submitted my passport, PCC, medical, Photograph etc.. through DHL courier. My status then was IN PROCESS”, January 2018 they have changed to Decision made, then no response till now, pls kindly help me to find out how long does it takes normally if anyone have prior experience , pls note that I applied from Nigeria...
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@Lidiya1987 Are you saying Accra sent you an email in AUG 2017 requesting that you sent them your passport in order for them to issue visa? And 5 months after sending them your passport, you haven't heard back from them? What date is your application and under what programme are you applying?
Thanks for the reply, I applied under FSW, I did my medical in August 2017 only and I sent all documents with my passport to Accra through DHL in Aughust 23 , 2107, and they received on 25 th August 2017. January 2018 my status changed to “decision made”.
Here is the mail from Accra ( Canada High Commission)
YOUR IMMIGRANT VISA(S) APPEAR(S) READY TO BE ISSUED, IF THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN YOUR FAMILY CONFIGURATION. IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY CHANGES, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE BEFORE PROCEEDING.
PASSPORT(S)
You are asked to submit your passport(s) and documentation BY COURIER within 15 days. We recommend DHL courier, using a pre-paid return envelope.
OR
Applicants residing in Ghana
You may also use the services of VFS Global Ghana by following the instructions on their website at: http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/ghana/ under the “Passport Transmission Services” section.
Applicants residing in Nigeria (Passport Submission Only)
You may use the services of VFS Global Nigeria by following the instructions on their website at:
http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/Nigeria/ under the “Passport Transmission Services” section. If you received a letter requesting additional documents, please use a courier service.
Please note that submission of passport(s) in person will not be accepted at the Canadian High Commission.
The visa(s) will be valid until the expiry of your medical results or until the expiry of your passports, whichever is earliest. As the validity of your visa(s) has been already established and is limited to a fixed date, it CANNOT be extended under any circumstances. We therefore urge you to read and follow carefully the instructions outlined in this letter without delay.
PHOTOGRAPHS
You must also provide two passport photos for every person receiving a visa on your application. Photograph specifications can be found at: www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/5445EB-e.pdf. Print the specifications and bring them with you to a commercial photographer. A visa will not be issued if your photo does not match the specifications listed in the link above.
**** PLEASE NOTE:
Failure to provide the required travel document(s) within 15 days from the date of this letter will lead us to conclude that you are no longer interested in immigrating to Canada and your application will be refused based on the information that is available in your file. Once the application is refused, you would be able to reapply, but you would be required to submit a new application and pay a new processing fee. The new application would be assessed according to the Canadian Immigration legislations in force at the time that the new application was filed.
Please note that we will strive to meet the foregoing service standards. However, there may be occasions when we cannot issue your visas within these standards. Accordingly, you are advised not to commit to any travel plans, purchase tickets, or take any irrevocable action such as selling property or resign employment until you have received your immigrant visas.
Kindly be informed that we will not respond to status update queries once you have submitted your passports. We ask for your patience while we prepare your visas.
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION WILL BE REQUIRED TO ISSUE YOUR VISA:
Ø Medical: Complete or provide proof of completion of the Immigration medical examination
Ø RPRF: Pay the Right of Permanent Residence fee
Ø Additional Family Info IMM5406: A separate and newly completed Additional Family Information form (IMM5406) bearing original signatures
Ø Schedule A: A separate and newly completed Schedule A Background Declaration form (IMM 5669) bearing an original signature For applicant and spouse. Make sure you answer truthfully to all questions. Indicate your past history since you reached THE AGE OF 18. Specify what kind of work(s) you are doing and have been doing since then. Do not use acronyms. Indicate all addresses OF ALL countries you lived in BY MONTH (if applicable) since you reached THE AGE OF 18. MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT LEAVE ANY GAP IN TIME. You must declare if you have been refused any visa or immigration applications in the past from any country. Failure to comply may result in a refusal of your application.
Ø Police Certificate: From each country/state where the residence period has been six months or longer since the age of 18, provide an original police clearance certificate India: For applicant and spouse Nigeria: for applicant and spouse
☐ UPDATED FAMILY INFORMATION: You must advise us of any change in your marital status or family composition. All family members must be listed on your IMM008 and Additional Family Information forms. Failure to comply may result in a delay in the issuance of your visa.
☐ PASSPORTS: Ensure you read and follow the points below:
- There is an individual passport for each family member accompanying you to Canada. Children must have their own passports.
- Each passport is valid for at least 6 months from the time you come for the visa.
- Each passport has sufficient free pages (two required for our visa, plus pages for any transit visa)
These photographs must follow the photo specifications outlined in the following link: www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/5445EB-e.pdf. Ensure they are taken with a WHITE BACKGROUND and that the SIZE OF THE FACE is between 31 – 36 mm. Photos should not be stapled, glued or pinned (you can paperclip or attach them using an envelope). The photographs must be unblemished as they will be used to produce your Permanent Resident Card once you are in Canada.
☐ MEDICAL EXAMS AND POLICE CLEARANCES: This is relevant only if specifically requested and not already provided. If you must provide these documents, be sure to complete your medical exams and submit your police clearances either AT THE SAME TIME or BEFORE you submit your passport.
PLANNING AHEAD – PRE-ARRIVAL SERVICES
As you have now received a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) or have been notified to submit your travel documents in preparation for the issuance of a COPR, you are strongly encouraged to use free pre-arrival services funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Several online and in-person services are available to you, your spouse and your dependants. These services can help you find out more about living and working in Canada. They can also help you take steps to get your education, work experience, and professional licenses/certificates recognized in Canada, and access other free settlement services once you have arrived in Canada.
To learn more about free pre-arrival services that you can access before you leave, please visit the IRCC website (canada.ca/pre-arrival-services). Please note that in order to access these services, you must show a copy of this letter to the service provider. In-person orientation sessions are very popular and space is limited. We encourage you to register early to secure a spot in an upcoming session.
As you may know, Canada is a bilingual country where both French and English are spoken. If you are interested in living in French, you can get information about Francophone life across Canada by visiting Canada.ca/francoimmigration.
PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF THIS LETTER IN YOUR ENVELOPE.
Thank you for the interest you have shown in Canada.
Regards,
Immigration Section(mv)
@Lidiya1987, this is the spousal application stream so may be different from FSW stream. Maybe there is a different forum discussion for FSW and the AVO probably treats FSW applications differently?
Try getting information on this forum below noted as they have similar discussions about the FSW process in Accra visa office:
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/fsw-2014-applicants-from-nigeria-lets-network.202722/page-1843
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This is not the forum for FSW na! you people will come and be giving someone confusion. This forum is for spousal. I doubt you will get much help here, but you never can tell. Goodluck though.
Guys lets show @Lidiya1987 compassion, am sure none of us prays to be in his/her shoes. I mean, after 5months of sending passport and you hear nothing, wont the strongest amongst us get frustrated to say the least?
@Lidiya1987 I would suggest you maybe be go to the embassy in ghana and maybe appeal to them in person that you need your passport, with the hope that will trigger some sort of information on your application. May the good lord help you through this and give you an answer without any further delay.
I just got this from IRCC as reply to emails I sent to the minister. Nothing new, the same blablabla
Dear XXXXXXXXXXX:
Thank you for your correspondence of March 5, 2018, addressed to the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, concerning your sponsorship undertaking on behalf of your husband’s application for permanent residence. The Department is also in receipt of your emails March 6, 2018, sent to the Minister, on the same subject. I have been asked to respond to your concerns.
Reducing processing times for all applicants, while balancing family reunification, refugee protection and economic objectives is a priority of our Government. In December 2016, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) committed to significantly reducing the inventory of spousal sponsorship applications and to shortening processing times.
The Department has successfully reduced the vast majority (80%) of spousal sponsorship applications on inventory in 2017 and is now processing most new sponsorship applications for spouses, partners and dependent children within 12 months. Please note, however, that this can vary depending on the complexity of each individual case.
Information about processing times is published and regularly updated on the IRCC Web site at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp.
Individuals who want to live permanently in Canada must meet certain requirements which include medical, criminality and security clearances. These requirements exist to protect the interests and safety of Canadians.
IRCC records confirm that this application (FXXXXXXXX) was received on January 24, 2017, and is currently being processed at the Canadian visa office in Accra. While I cannot give you a timeframe for the completion of this application, please be assured that your husband will be contacted if additional information or documentation is required.
With regard to processing times at the Canadian visa office in Accra, please rest assured that IRCC strives to deliver quality client service across its global network. However, IRCC does acknowledge that there are sometimes differences in processing times among regions and offices. Each visa office throughout IRCC’s overseas network faces unique program challenges that reflect the type and volumes of both permanent and temporary resident applications processed, issues related to the extent of territorial responsibility, program integrity concerns and the infrastructure capacities of the region in which they work. IRCC closely monitors the application processing times and is exploring new ways to improve service while maintaining the integrity of the immigration program.
Applicants may check the status of their application by using IRCC’s online services, available at: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-status.html.
I realize that this situation is distressing to you, and I regret that a more positive response cannot be provided.
Sincerely,
F. Macmillan
Ministerial Enquiries Division
This electronic address is not available for reply.
Dear XXXXXXXXXXX:
Thank you for your correspondence of March 5, 2018, addressed to the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, concerning your sponsorship undertaking on behalf of your husband’s application for permanent residence. The Department is also in receipt of your emails March 6, 2018, sent to the Minister, on the same subject. I have been asked to respond to your concerns.
Reducing processing times for all applicants, while balancing family reunification, refugee protection and economic objectives is a priority of our Government. In December 2016, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) committed to significantly reducing the inventory of spousal sponsorship applications and to shortening processing times.
The Department has successfully reduced the vast majority (80%) of spousal sponsorship applications on inventory in 2017 and is now processing most new sponsorship applications for spouses, partners and dependent children within 12 months. Please note, however, that this can vary depending on the complexity of each individual case.
Information about processing times is published and regularly updated on the IRCC Web site at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp.
Individuals who want to live permanently in Canada must meet certain requirements which include medical, criminality and security clearances. These requirements exist to protect the interests and safety of Canadians.
IRCC records confirm that this application (FXXXXXXXX) was received on January 24, 2017, and is currently being processed at the Canadian visa office in Accra. While I cannot give you a timeframe for the completion of this application, please be assured that your husband will be contacted if additional information or documentation is required.
With regard to processing times at the Canadian visa office in Accra, please rest assured that IRCC strives to deliver quality client service across its global network. However, IRCC does acknowledge that there are sometimes differences in processing times among regions and offices. Each visa office throughout IRCC’s overseas network faces unique program challenges that reflect the type and volumes of both permanent and temporary resident applications processed, issues related to the extent of territorial responsibility, program integrity concerns and the infrastructure capacities of the region in which they work. IRCC closely monitors the application processing times and is exploring new ways to improve service while maintaining the integrity of the immigration program.
Applicants may check the status of their application by using IRCC’s online services, available at: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-status.html.
I realize that this situation is distressing to you, and I regret that a more positive response cannot be provided.
Sincerely,
F. Macmillan
Ministerial Enquiries Division
This electronic address is not available for reply.
This is extremely sad... A January applicant and they can’t even say when you will receive PPR, it just shows they don’t care. It is pass 12 months, they should be able to say why the delay and all. God help us in Africa, and I wonder if Canada really has our application at heart. Sigh
At least they pulled your file to actually look at it. Have you been in contact with your MP since you are over the 12 month mark?