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Applications processing in Pretoria Local Visa Office

nolimits7405

Star Member
Jan 28, 2016
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Hi.

Please advise once you submit your application within in Canada what is the reason of the application being sent to LO?
As I am from Zimbabwe and currently I have applied for pr on express entry within Canada.Im not sure why applicants are sent back to LO.
Files are sent or rather distributed to other VOs anywhere in the world according to workloads.That's what IRCC says anywhere. They start off in Sydney, Nova Scotia & can end up anywhere. It's not always sent to your local visa office.ie. Zim but it can be sent maybe to Pretoria, as that's where most of the applications for PR candidates in Southern Africa is sent.
 

mashalaika

Newbie
May 28, 2020
3
0
Please help me. I am 21 years old South African Female. I have completed my B.Sc in Maths and Finance, working as Software developer in Cape Town. I would like to move/migrate Canada.
Can I apply from South Africa?
 

Grace2019

Hero Member
Aug 14, 2019
253
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Visa Office......
Pretoria
Please help me. I am 21 years old South African Female. I have completed my B.Sc in Maths and Finance, working as Software developer in Cape Town. I would like to move/migrate Canada.
Can I apply from South Africa?
Hi yes of course you can apply you should check the various programs Canada offers on cic.gc.ca website
 

mashalaika

Newbie
May 28, 2020
3
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Thank You for your reply. I opened that website, It is full of information. I got confused. I really don't know which program I can apply. That is why I needed your help.
Please, I am bothering you but please help. I would like to know under which program, I am eligible. Then from there I will work on and move on.
 

mashalaika

Newbie
May 28, 2020
3
0
It is so confusing. According to me, Every program needs me to be there or get a job offer or study.
It is very hard to get a job offer.
I would like to apply for a paper wherever I fit. Once I get my paper I wanna leave.
Can You Please help, Which Paper I must apply for?
 

Agaga77

Member
Jun 19, 2020
18
5
Please, who has any update from Pretoria office? My file got transferred there since May 2020, I have not heard anything from them and all their responses to the emails have been generic.
 

Patsnits

Star Member
Oct 19, 2019
91
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I got the message from the web form's response when I asked them about the general updates on my application.
My reply from webform is we are still processing your application.

That was all ......I'm really worried now what's happening as I applied since Feb 2020.Not sure what's happening.....
 

Agaga77

Member
Jun 19, 2020
18
5
My reply from webform is we are still processing your application.

That was all ......I'm really worried now what's happening as I applied since Feb 2020.Not sure what's happening.....
I think you just need to exercise more patience. I understand your plight. Better still, you can order GCMS notes or give them a call to know what is exactly going on.
 

Agaga77

Member
Jun 19, 2020
18
5
My reply from webform is we are still processing your application.

That was all ......I'm really worried now what's happening as I applied since Feb 2020.Not sure what's happening.....
I will like to ask if you have paid your RPRF upfront? If not, have you been requested to pay it?
 

Grace2019

Hero Member
Aug 14, 2019
253
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Visa Office......
Pretoria
Please, who has any update from Pretoria office? My file got transferred there since May 2020, I have not heard anything from them and all their responses to the emails have been generic.
Please post your timeline so others can share and help .
 
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Agaga77

Member
Jun 19, 2020
18
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Please post your timeline so others can share and help .
My application timeline is as follows:
AOR - FEBRUARY 3, 2020
STREAM - PNP (SASKATCHEWAN)
BIOMETRIC - FEBRUARY 26, 2020
MEDICAL PASSED - MARCH 12, 2020
REQUEST FOR RPRF & New Passport - MAY 5, 2020
RPRF PAID - MAY 15, 2020
GCMS REQUESTED: JULY 15, 2020
Everything has been quiet since then and all the emails sent to the local office have all been responded to with generic answer that they are affected by COVID-19 and they are concentrating on Canadians for now.
 
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