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Applications processed in Pretoria

ps42166

Member
May 22, 2015
11
0
Dear Friends,

I am new in this group however I have been following-up this forum from last 2 years.
As live and work in Johannesburg and I feel my application is also processing in Pretoria office.

I need expert opinion here.

I have applied for OINP through my EE and I was asked to submit 3 additional documents in

High Commission of Canada Visa Section
Private Bag X14
Hatfield, Pretoria

Today I went to High commission at Pretoria and personally tried to submit my envelop but security guard said no one is allowed to go inside.
However he took the envelope and went inside and submitted at Visa section.

Now question is whether document really went to the right officers desk as I was asked to post in their private bag.
Or did I made mistake by not couriering document to their private bag ?

My Time Line:
NOC 2174, FSW Outland
OINP Nomination: 01/Aug/2016
Application Submitted: 27/Aug/2016
Addition Doc Request: 20/Oct/2016

Regards,
PS42166
 

MRS STYLZ

Star Member
Mar 11, 2017
67
28
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Pretoria
App. Filed.......
27-04-2017
Doc's Request.
16-06-2017
AOR Received.
AOR1: 15-06-2017 SA:19-06-2017 AOR2:13-07-2017
File Transfer...
07-07-2017
Med's Request
06-09-2017
Med's Done....
08/09/2017
Interview........
Not requested
Passport Req..
07-12-2017
VISA ISSUED...
19-12-2017
LANDED..........
15-01-2018
Hello!

I'm just wondering if this thread is still active or not, I'm new to the forum and I just submitted my application this month
 

Chansa

Star Member
Mar 1, 2017
60
24
South Africa
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Pretoria
App. Filed.......
21-03-2017
Doc's Request.
Schedule A / Pcc uploaded and confirmed 09-05-2017
Nomination.....
Spousal Approval- 07-04-2017
AOR Received.
AOR1 - 05-04-2017 - AOR2- 30-06-2017
File Transfer...
12-06-2017
Med's Request
22-08-2017
Med's Done....
23-08-2017
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
15-11-2017 PPR / Pre arrival / DM 9-11-2017
VISA ISSUED...
20-11-2017 passports submitted 30-11-2017 passports received with COPR
LANDED..........
06-12-2017
Hi,

I have just sent my application in too. Applying Outland spousal sponsorship.

Let's see how it goes...
 

MRS STYLZ

Star Member
Mar 11, 2017
67
28
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Pretoria
App. Filed.......
27-04-2017
Doc's Request.
16-06-2017
AOR Received.
AOR1: 15-06-2017 SA:19-06-2017 AOR2:13-07-2017
File Transfer...
07-07-2017
Med's Request
06-09-2017
Med's Done....
08/09/2017
Interview........
Not requested
Passport Req..
07-12-2017
VISA ISSUED...
19-12-2017
LANDED..........
15-01-2018
Chansa said:
Hi,

I have just sent my application in too. Applying Outland spousal sponsorship.

Let's see how it goes...
Hey Chansa! Good to have someone in the same boat as me ;D

Which country is the Principal applicant from? I'm Zimbabwean. When did you submit your application.
 

Chansa

Star Member
Mar 1, 2017
60
24
South Africa
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Pretoria
App. Filed.......
21-03-2017
Doc's Request.
Schedule A / Pcc uploaded and confirmed 09-05-2017
Nomination.....
Spousal Approval- 07-04-2017
AOR Received.
AOR1 - 05-04-2017 - AOR2- 30-06-2017
File Transfer...
12-06-2017
Med's Request
22-08-2017
Med's Done....
23-08-2017
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
15-11-2017 PPR / Pre arrival / DM 9-11-2017
VISA ISSUED...
20-11-2017 passports submitted 30-11-2017 passports received with COPR
LANDED..........
06-12-2017
Hi my husband is Canadian and I am South African .

Any idea of the timeline for Pretoria applications?
 

MRS STYLZ

Star Member
Mar 11, 2017
67
28
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Pretoria
App. Filed.......
27-04-2017
Doc's Request.
16-06-2017
AOR Received.
AOR1: 15-06-2017 SA:19-06-2017 AOR2:13-07-2017
File Transfer...
07-07-2017
Med's Request
06-09-2017
Med's Done....
08/09/2017
Interview........
Not requested
Passport Req..
07-12-2017
VISA ISSUED...
19-12-2017
LANDED..........
15-01-2018
Chansa said:
Hi my husband is Canadian and I am South African .

Any idea of the timeline for Pretoria applications?
f

From what I've been seeing on the forum it's roughly 6-7 months on average. I've seen a few peopl who've gotten theirs in 5 months
 

MRS STYLZ

Star Member
Mar 11, 2017
67
28
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Pretoria
App. Filed.......
27-04-2017
Doc's Request.
16-06-2017
AOR Received.
AOR1: 15-06-2017 SA:19-06-2017 AOR2:13-07-2017
File Transfer...
07-07-2017
Med's Request
06-09-2017
Med's Done....
08/09/2017
Interview........
Not requested
Passport Req..
07-12-2017
VISA ISSUED...
19-12-2017
LANDED..........
15-01-2018
@chansa, did u join the Whatsapp group for march applicants?
 

Chansa

Star Member
Mar 1, 2017
60
24
South Africa
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Pretoria
App. Filed.......
21-03-2017
Doc's Request.
Schedule A / Pcc uploaded and confirmed 09-05-2017
Nomination.....
Spousal Approval- 07-04-2017
AOR Received.
AOR1 - 05-04-2017 - AOR2- 30-06-2017
File Transfer...
12-06-2017
Med's Request
22-08-2017
Med's Done....
23-08-2017
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
15-11-2017 PPR / Pre arrival / DM 9-11-2017
VISA ISSUED...
20-11-2017 passports submitted 30-11-2017 passports received with COPR
LANDED..........
06-12-2017
MRS STYLZ said:
@chansa, did u join the Whatsapp group for march applicants?
No I have not? Do you have the number?

Have you heard anything back since you sent your application in?
 

Murv974

Newbie
Mar 14, 2017
6
0
Hi are there a WhatsApp thread to discuss about under going application at Pretoria Visa Office?
Would like to know how much time you all get PP request after having sent medicals.
 

MosesB

Newbie
Feb 20, 2017
4
2
Hey guys. Hope you are well. I just saw this thread and thought I should share my experience. I applied for outland sponsorship in Oct 2016 and I have now received the PPR e-mail. The process took exactly 6 months to the day. The Pretoria office is normally very good.

Hope this helps as a guideline.

Moses!
 
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Chansa

Star Member
Mar 1, 2017
60
24
South Africa
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Pretoria
App. Filed.......
21-03-2017
Doc's Request.
Schedule A / Pcc uploaded and confirmed 09-05-2017
Nomination.....
Spousal Approval- 07-04-2017
AOR Received.
AOR1 - 05-04-2017 - AOR2- 30-06-2017
File Transfer...
12-06-2017
Med's Request
22-08-2017
Med's Done....
23-08-2017
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
15-11-2017 PPR / Pre arrival / DM 9-11-2017
VISA ISSUED...
20-11-2017 passports submitted 30-11-2017 passports received with COPR
LANDED..........
06-12-2017
MosesB said:
Further info: we did meds upfront and also paid the RoPR fee upfront.
This is great news. Thank you for the information
 

chocho92

Newbie
Nov 3, 2016
2
0
Hi Everyone

I have a few questions regarding a UK transit visa. I would like to know if anyone has flown from OR Tambo airport (Johannesburg) to Canada via London without a UK transit visa? Which airline did you use? Did they allow you to board the plane without the transit visa but a Canadian visa?
I'm hoping to book my ticket next week but I am a bit confused. I'm Zimbabwean by the way.

Thank you in advance to everyone who will respond
 

Chansa

Star Member
Mar 1, 2017
60
24
South Africa
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Pretoria
App. Filed.......
21-03-2017
Doc's Request.
Schedule A / Pcc uploaded and confirmed 09-05-2017
Nomination.....
Spousal Approval- 07-04-2017
AOR Received.
AOR1 - 05-04-2017 - AOR2- 30-06-2017
File Transfer...
12-06-2017
Med's Request
22-08-2017
Med's Done....
23-08-2017
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
15-11-2017 PPR / Pre arrival / DM 9-11-2017
VISA ISSUED...
20-11-2017 passports submitted 30-11-2017 passports received with COPR
LANDED..........
06-12-2017
chocho92 said:
Hi Everyone

I have a few questions regarding a UK transit visa. I would like to know if anyone has flown from OR Tambo airport (Johannesburg) to Canada via London without a UK transit visa? Which airline did you use? Did they allow you to board the plane without the transit visa but a Canadian visa?
I'm hoping to book my ticket next week but I am a bit confused. I'm Zimbabwean by the way.

Thank you in advance to everyone who will respond
Hi, you only need a transit visa if you are leaving Heathrow airport. When I fly to Toronto via Heathrow I don't need a transit visa as I am not leaving the airport.

British Airways is the best airline to travel.