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Thread for Acrra Ghana applicants

armoured

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Feb 1, 2015
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We heard back from our MP yesterday and the update is that background and security check has not started.

Is it possible to have received pre-arrival with this checks not being completed?
My understanding is that this is pretty normal. The security and background checks may be in process even though it says not started (just the way they work).

No-one can say how long, though, it might take.
 

dtny

Full Member
Oct 15, 2016
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Hello everyone,
I will be getting married later in the year. I want to know if doing registry or court wedding is compulsory or will the marriage certificate from my religious organization suffice?
 

armoured

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Feb 1, 2015
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Hello everyone,
I will be getting married later in the year. I want to know if doing registry or court wedding is compulsory or will the marriage certificate from my religious organization suffice?
Depends on country. It must be a legally-valid wedding in the country where performed, at minimum. (Some additional complications for certain countries.)

In a lot of countries, a religious marriage would have to be registered with civil authorities, and that would be part of documentation. But check the country-specific requirements.
 

chismo7

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Nov 5, 2017
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It sounds like just delays updating (with interim steps where they are updating). Honestly would just wait for a bit - a week or so - and see if it changes again.

The medical updates and 'approvals' seem to be all over the place, likely just because not many of the medical officers / they have other tasks.

Pre-arrival is a good sign and probably just a matter of time now.
Thanks for your response and encouragement. I passed my medicals today.
 
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Goodiesville

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Jun 2, 2021
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My understanding is that this is pretty normal. The security and background checks may be in process even though it says not started (just the way they work).

No-one can say how long, though, it might take.
Thank you. I truly hope this is the case.

Is anyone still waiting for PPR who submitted in March 2020?

What is your timeline?
 

Akissi18

Star Member
Aug 31, 2020
162
149
YEG
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Accra
App. Filed.......
24-01-2021
AOR Received.
06-03-2021
Med's Request
07-07-2021
Med's Done....
08-07-2021
Passport Req..
27-07-2021
VISA ISSUED...
09-08-2021
LANDED..........
16-09-2021
This thread has been awfully quiet. Has MR been sent out to any Jan 2021 applicants?
 

Akissi18

Star Member
Aug 31, 2020
162
149
YEG
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Accra
App. Filed.......
24-01-2021
AOR Received.
06-03-2021
Med's Request
07-07-2021
Med's Done....
08-07-2021
Passport Req..
27-07-2021
VISA ISSUED...
09-08-2021
LANDED..........
16-09-2021
Sent Docs Dec 2020 no MR yet.
I'm sure you'll be notified for a MR soon. There's a Dec (24) applicant who received MR this week, Jun 7. Keeping my fingers crossed for you! Keep us posted!
 

Dimilitantey

Hero Member
May 6, 2021
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I'm sure you'll be notified for a MR soon. There's a Dec (24) applicant who received MR this week, Jun 7. Keeping my fingers crossed for you! Keep us posted!
Wow there was MR this week. I only hope there is someone to explain how the team works. Is this Dec applicant you referring to also using the AVO. I have received the Pre Arrival Services but no MR yet. And a June 2020 applicant. Please anyone to shed light on this. I was even thinking they were not sending MR this month. But surely the MR was sent on 7 June?
 

Akissi18

Star Member
Aug 31, 2020
162
149
YEG
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Accra
App. Filed.......
24-01-2021
AOR Received.
06-03-2021
Med's Request
07-07-2021
Med's Done....
08-07-2021
Passport Req..
27-07-2021
VISA ISSUED...
09-08-2021
LANDED..........
16-09-2021
Wow there was MR this week. I only hope there is someone to explain how the team works. Is this Dec applicant you referring to also using the AVO. I have received the Pre Arrival Services but no MR yet. And a June 2020 applicant. Please anyone to shed light on this. I was even thinking they were not sending MR this month. But surely the MR was sent on 7 June?
Yes please, I have linked the page below for reference.
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/december-2020-outland-spousal-sponsorship.712678/page-79
June might just be the month for MRs, let's see!
 

Dimilitantey

Hero Member
May 6, 2021
387
169
Yes please, I have linked the page below for reference.
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/december-2020-outland-spousal-sponsorship.712678/page-79
June might just be the month for MRs, let's see!
Oh okay, thanks bro. I did see it. Just confusing cos I had received the PRE ARRIVAL SERVICES which normally comes after the MEDICALS. Anyways it is what it is. I guess everybody situation unique int heir own way. Thanks again for the reference. Can only be happy for whoever gets their stuff processed fast only makes us hopeful. Really hope this month is for MR'S.
 

Tosyne1

Full Member
Dec 2, 2020
45
21
Good day!

Has anyone who got PPR submitted passport to Lagos VAC recently? If yes how did you go about it?
Kindly be informed that you do not need to book an appointment to submit your passports but all passports are to be sent strictly by Courier services ONLY. you can send in all required documents by the IRCC via a one-way courier process, using your preferred courier service agency (Red Star, GIG, UPS, Fedex, Dhl, to the Visa Application Centre of VFS. However, bear in mind that once the passport is ready for collection, after the process is completed from the Embassy, you will be contacted on how to make payment for the VFS in-house courier delivery process for passport return, For more details, kindly visit the website below and Feedback Email: www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/nigeria

Documents to include in the package:
1. International Passport ( per applicant)
2. A dully Filled and printed copy of Vfs consent form (2 copies) www.vfsglobal.com
3. Passport request letter from the IRCC
4. 2 copies of passport data page (phone number and email address written on it (per applicant)
5. Collection slip after biometrics (per applicant)6. *Proof of payment for Package Transmission fee per applicant ( 7430 + 830 sms fee optional) Note: if you are submitting your passport in the same Centre where your biometrics was captured for that particular application , you are not required to pay the transmission fee. for applicants below 14 years they are to pay for package transmission fee since they did not enrol for biometrics.

STERLING BankThe Account name and number : CANADA LOGISTIC COLLECTION ACCOUNT (a/c no 0065165839 )

Please visit the VFS Canada Visa Application Centre website,” Buy Services” page to find out more about the package transmission fees and the Centre addresses: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/can/buy-services
 

tessytessy

Star Member
Jan 11, 2018
155
53
Kindly be informed that you do not need to book an appointment to submit your passports but all passports are to be sent strictly by Courier services ONLY. you can send in all required documents by the IRCC via a one-way courier process, using your preferred courier service agency (Red Star, GIG, UPS, Fedex, Dhl, to the Visa Application Centre of VFS. However, bear in mind that once the passport is ready for collection, after the process is completed from the Embassy, you will be contacted on how to make payment for the VFS in-house courier delivery process for passport return, For more details, kindly visit the website below and Feedback Email: www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/nigeria

Documents to include in the package:
1. International Passport ( per applicant)
2. A dully Filled and printed copy of Vfs consent form (2 copies) www.vfsglobal.com
3. Passport request letter from the IRCC
4. 2 copies of passport data page (phone number and email address written on it (per applicant)
5. Collection slip after biometrics (per applicant)6. *Proof of payment for Package Transmission fee per applicant ( 7430 + 830 sms fee optional) Note: if you are submitting your passport in the same Centre where your biometrics was captured for that particular application , you are not required to pay the transmission fee. for applicants below 14 years they are to pay for package transmission fee since they did not enrol for biometrics.

STERLING BankThe Account name and number : CANADA LOGISTIC COLLECTION ACCOUNT (a/c no 0065165839 )

Please visit the VFS Canada Visa Application Centre website,” Buy Services” page to find out more about the package transmission fees and the Centre addresses: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/can/buy-services
Hi @Tosyne1 your application went pretty fast.
 

Akissi18

Star Member
Aug 31, 2020
162
149
YEG
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Accra
App. Filed.......
24-01-2021
AOR Received.
06-03-2021
Med's Request
07-07-2021
Med's Done....
08-07-2021
Passport Req..
27-07-2021
VISA ISSUED...
09-08-2021
LANDED..........
16-09-2021
Oh okay, thanks bro. I did see it. Just confusing cos I had received the PRE ARRIVAL SERVICES which normally comes after the MEDICALS. Anyways it is what it is. I guess everybody situation unique int heir own way. Thanks again for the reference. Can only be happy for whoever gets their stuff processed fast only makes us hopeful. Really hope this month is for MR'S.
Hmm it's quite strange, but we'll take it like that and remain hopeful. Keep us updated!
 
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mysine

Member
May 19, 2021
10
7
Application Received: April 22 2020.
Request for additional document (Police Report from another country I lived): December 3, 2020
Eligibility passed: December 7, 2020
Receipt of Police Report: January 21, 2021
Medical Request: April 12, 2021
Medical Results Received (Passed): April 30, 2021
Invitation for Pre-arrival services: May 13, 2021
We started processing your application on May 12, 2021, on CIC online tool

I got my PPR request yesterday, June 9th. My husband called the MP (Member of Parliament) for his postal code area where we live last week Friday. I think it's one of the things God used to speed up the process. I think I will advise that if you are at this stage (Pre-arrival) for more than a month, please call. You can get details on the MP office from https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en. You will need to put your postal code, and you will get MP for your region. I pray we all get results real soon. Thanks for all your help on this platform