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Hi everyone, I want to give my update:
October 30th we got asked to come in for a marriage interview.
November 13th we completed the marriage interview.
Our case officer said our marriage was genuine however since my husband was deported we needed to get authorization for returning to Canada (ARC) and pay a 400$ fee.
Novemeber 20th all required documents were submitted payments were paid
November 26th they said they never got my email- resubmitted.
December 4th his status changed to DECISION MADE
December 5th recieved an EMAIL asking for passport, two photos, and copy of letter (As well as an update on any changes)

We will be sending everything tomorrow and my husband will return to Canada! We have been accepted!!!! YAHOOOO.

8 month journey. I will give an update once he lands.

hello,

I wanted to give another update:

Last week we received a letter saying we had a decision that was ready to be picked up. My husband went to Mexico City today, picked it up and it was his visa and also confirmation of permanent residency. He is coming to Canada on Thursday.

I will give an update once he lands and does the landing interview.
 
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Passport request received! guess I spoke too soon!
Which VO?
I received prearrival letter Dec 31, 2019
Accra VO
Still waiting for passport request
 
New Delhi India was where the interview took place, file was applied in Mississauga.
 
Guys in the whatsapp group, a lot of people got DM today!
April 4,5,10,11,18 applicants
Anyone in the forum also got any update?
please keep us posted!

HI I see ghost update on ECAS from in process to Decsion made today . i checked ECAS on 6th Jan 2019 and it was in porcess and when i checked in 7th Jan 2019 decision made was printed but i did not receive any email or any letter asking for passport... I have already received PRE ARRIVAL Services Letter on NOV 5 2019. I check mycic where application i linked and its still the same .

Any idea how long does it takes for Passport Request letter to arrive ? Also what does decision made means on ECAS ?
 
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HI I see ghost update on ECAS from in process to Decsion made today . i checked ECAS on 6th Jan 2019 and it was in porcess and when i checked in 7th Jan 2019 decision made was printed but i did not receive any email or any letter asking for passport... I have already received PRE ARRIVAL Services Letter on NOV 5 2019. I check mycic where application i linked and its still the same .

Any idea how long does it takes for Passport Request letter to arrive ? Also what does decision made means on ECAS ?
Once mine switched to decision made I received an email the next day or two days later stating my application was being finalized and to send the passport. Decision made means they’ve either approved or declined you!
 
Once mine switched to decision made I received an email the next day or two days later stating my application was being finalized and to send the passport. Decision made means they’ve either approved or declined you!
Where you check the online application if it says decision made then they’ve approved you likely!
 
Congratulations @cmp13 can you please share your detailed timeline and visa office?

Thanks!

TIMELINE Total of 264 days from Received to DM
Lost track - approx 5-6 ghost updates the latest one on Jan 5, 2020

Received - April 18, 2019
AOR1 - May 31, 2019
SA - June 5, 2019
Bio Request - June 6, 2019
Med Request - June 7, 2019
Forwarded to Mississauga VO - June 12, 2019
Med Submitted - June 17, 2019
Bio Submitted/Rec - June 20, 2019
Med Passed - June 28, 2019
Forwarded to Manila VO - Aug 1, 2019
AOR2 - Aug 5, 2019
PF Letter 1 - Sept 15, 2019
Replied - Sept 29, 2019
PF Letter 2 (additional docs requested) - Oct 21, 2019
Submitted Additional Docs - Nov 5, 2019
Pre Arrival Services Letter - Jan 6, 2020
Passport Request - Jan 6, 2020
DM (on ecas) - Jan 7, 2020
 
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Congrats .. Lucky you.. I am 4 April 2019 applicant .. My file was transferred to NDVO.. got Pre arrival on Nov 5 2019.. and no update after that..
Whats your VISA Office

Thanks!

Manila VO - American Passport Applicant
 
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Which VO?
I received prearrival letter Dec 31, 2019
Accra VO
Still waiting for passport request

Manila Visa Office

In my opinion once your application is transferred to VO's outside Canada. It can take 1 to 3 months per reply depending on how busy they are. On average Manila Visa office would communicate with me every 20 to 50 days
 
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Yes i received my pre arrival last october 22,2019 and my common law partner received 2nd background check last December 12, 2019.