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We applied in March 2019. Everything is done (medical, criminality, eligibility) except the security. Our file went to security screening unfortunately.

Yes, it took 5 months for us to receive the medical request. Other people received them so quickly that I thought something was wrong with our application lol. Pretoria takes a while.

That really sucks. There's a couple of weeks left until the 1 year mark for us. We'll see what happens but I'm not holding my breath. Have you reached out to your MP?

Do you know what the hold up is? Is it a complex case?

You're not alone. 20 days left and no DM yet. Our GCMS notes show that the application is pending security screening. I have no idea how long it will take but I'm guessing at least another month or 2.

Still waiting here too. 32 days left until 12 month mark. Received pre-arrival in September but it's been quiet ever since. Hoping we all get good news soon.

Not only cases from the US. There are many Indian applicants and some other nationalities that are processed there as well (you can check the various trackers for more details). Mexico can be a little long, but fingers crossed for you!

No, I don't think AOR is really an indication of anything other than the time it takes them to actually look at your application, consider it complete, and create an application number. If it's processed by CPC Mississauga instead of the local visa office, then that's a better indication that...

Conversations in Spanish isn't a problem. There's no requirement that you speak only in English. The age difference can sometimes be a red flag, but not always. It would be more of an issue if for example, you have an age gap, you're from different cultures, different faiths, and your family...

Seems normal to me. For some of us, it took a while to get the medical request. Took about 5 months since AOR1. Seems like you got it early on in the process.

I would say average processing time would be around 6 months, more or less. There are a couple of us, myself included, who are still waiting at 9 months now. Seems like if it's a straightforward case with little to no travel history, should be done around 6 months.

I'm hoping that will be the case for us. We received pre-arrival September 11th. Still haven't heard anything. Fingers crossed for January.

Any idea what the wait time for comprehensive security screenings is currently?

I think that's what's referred to as a ghost update. It could mean that they're working on your application and you'll get a real update soon. I don't know for sure though.

Hi. Our application has been there for 5 months as well. We're still waiting for the background check to be completed. No choice but to be patient. I'm hoping we hear something before the new year but who knows.

Welcome! I would say so far, it's been about 6-7 months up to over 12 months for those of us in the group right now. It's been 8 months for me now and I'm still waiting.

Nice! Congratulations:D

Amazing! I was just wondering whether any other Pretoria applicants have heard anything. Thanks for sharing and congratulations :) I just remembered you've been waiting for over a year now! Your patience is incredible.

Same here guys. It's been almost a month and a half since we got the letter. I thought we would hear back quicker than this.

HUGE CONGRATS!!! I'm so happy for you. Thank you for sharing with us. Gives all of us hope.