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Apps getting processed in Pretoria... Please share your timelines

JZPASSI

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Apr 9, 2014
189
5
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
01-06-2015
Doc's Request.
08-07-2015
Nomination.....
29-09-2015
AOR Received.
22-11-2015
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
23-11-2015
Interview........
NR
Passport Req..
13-02-2017
Hello All,

I have started this thread for Pretoria Applications

It is not necessary that your application will be processed in VO of your COR. In case you are eagerly waiting for PPR but your VO has already processed the applications past your date.It is better to call CIC and check your LVO where the file is getting processed...Some time many like me was tracking Delhi Visa office timelines (being Indian Citizen) but my case is getting processed in Pretoria ( due to workload distribution)
 

taral80

Hero Member
Jan 15, 2015
259
7
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Nomination.....
NSNP Nov 2015
AOR Received.
19th Dec 2015
Passport Req..
22nd April 2016
JZPASSI said:
Hello All,

I have started this thread for Pretoria Applications

It is not necessary that your application will be processed in VO of your COR. In case you are eagerly waiting for PPR but your VO has already processed the applications past your date.It is better to call CIC and check your LVO where the file is getting processed...Some time many like me was tracking Delhi Visa office timelines (being Indian Citizen) but my case is getting processed in Pretoria ( due to workload distribution)
wt r delhi and pretoria visa office timelines? and who will tell us where our application is being processed, where to call? i am an indian applicant....
 

JZPASSI

Star Member
Apr 9, 2014
189
5
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
01-06-2015
Doc's Request.
08-07-2015
Nomination.....
29-09-2015
AOR Received.
22-11-2015
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
23-11-2015
Interview........
NR
Passport Req..
13-02-2017
Call CiC..They will tell you VO or GCMS notes have that information
 

JZPASSI

Star Member
Apr 9, 2014
189
5
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
01-06-2015
Doc's Request.
08-07-2015
Nomination.....
29-09-2015
AOR Received.
22-11-2015
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
23-11-2015
Interview........
NR
Passport Req..
13-02-2017
Anybody applied thru south africa. Pretoria
 

Musikwala

Hero Member
Sep 14, 2014
477
18
124
Johannesburg, SA
Visa Office......
Pretoria, SA
NOC Code......
0911
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
08-07-2015
Nomination.....
06-10-2015
AOR Received.
12-11-2015
Med's Done....
10-11-2015
Passport Req..
14-07-2016
VISA ISSUED...
08-08-2016
I'm Indian citizen living in South Africa and so applying from here. But there is no indication yet that my case has been transferred to the Pretoria VO. I'm still waiting for my background check to start. I'm still within the 6 month waiting time (approaching 5 months completion), so not sure if I should call CIC just yet.??
 

shwetasagar

Star Member
Dec 6, 2015
98
4
124
India
Category........
Visa Office......
Pretoria, South Africa
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-05-2016
Doc's Request.
20-10-2016
Nomination.....
28-02-2016
AOR Received.
04-05-2016
Passport Req..
31-01-2017
Hi Guys,

I got my
AOR 4th may 2016,
RPRF 7th June 2016
meds done upfront and passed.
BG not needed

And I am still awaiting for next step.
Any idea how long is it taking currently?

I am an Indian national currently residing in South Africa on a work permit. Do I get my PPR from SA Visa office or will it be India?
How will I know? Should I call up CIC and ask?

Regards,
Shweta
 

shwetasagar

Star Member
Dec 6, 2015
98
4
124
India
Category........
Visa Office......
Pretoria, South Africa
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-05-2016
Doc's Request.
20-10-2016
Nomination.....
28-02-2016
AOR Received.
04-05-2016
Passport Req..
31-01-2017
JZPASSI said:
Hello All,

I have started this thread for Pretoria Applications

It is not necessary that your application will be processed in VO of your COR. In case you are eagerly waiting for PPR but your VO has already processed the applications past your date.It is better to call CIC and check your LVO where the file is getting processed...Some time many like me was tracking Delhi Visa office timelines (being Indian Citizen) but my case is getting processed in Pretoria ( due to workload distribution)

JZPASSI did u get ur PPR??
 

dell2016

Newbie
Oct 26, 2016
2
0
Hi everyone,

AOR = 11 April 2016

Current Status has been unchanged since then.

Application/profile status Open
Review of eligibility Review in Progress
Review of medical results Passed
Review of submitted documents Provided
Scheduling an interview Not needed at this time
A background check is needed Not needed at this time
Final decision Not Started

It is now more than 6 months since AOR. I'm applying from South Africa and i understand that Pretoria is the office responsible for this application. I emailed them last week and their response was as follows:

"Please be advised that your file is in queue for officer review. Please also note that processing times are relative and only apply in about 80% of all cases. Once your file has been screened by the officer you will be contacted by our office."

From their response above, it appears that not everyone will receive their feedback within 6 months.

Has anyone with AOR April 2016 and applying from South Africa received their PPR?
 

shwetasagar

Star Member
Dec 6, 2015
98
4
124
India
Category........
Visa Office......
Pretoria, South Africa
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-05-2016
Doc's Request.
20-10-2016
Nomination.....
28-02-2016
AOR Received.
04-05-2016
Passport Req..
31-01-2017
dell2016 said:
Hi everyone,

AOR = 11 April 2016

Current Status has been unchanged since then.

Application/profile status Open
Review of eligibility Review in Progress
Review of medical results Passed
Review of submitted documents Provided
Scheduling an interview Not needed at this time
A background check is needed Not needed at this time
Final decision Not Started

It is now more than 6 months since AOR. I'm applying from South Africa and i understand that Pretoria is the office responsible for this application. I emailed them last week and their response was as follows:

"Please be advised that your file is in queue for officer review. Please also note that processing times are relative and only apply in about 80% of all cases. Once your file has been screened by the officer you will be contacted by our office."

From their response above, it appears that not everyone will receive their feedback within 6 months.

Has anyone with AOR April 2016 and applying from South Africa received their PPR?

hey dell2016 ,

I am a May applicant and also still waiting like you. I am a PNP applicant. So recently got a mail in mycic account to upload pnp certificate also to mail them to Pretoria office. I am not sure what they are doing. My status of the application is also unchanged.

Its just a wait game now. I am being active on other threads and seems like it takes longer than 6 months. If u r past 6 months, you can order GCMS notes to see whats the status and where it is stuck. You can also try calling their office or submit a CSE.

Regards,
Shweta
 

shado

Star Member
Dec 2, 2014
196
1
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Hello guys,

I'm also Pretoria VO. I've been searching for others from Pretoria here who applied PR and didn't get one yet. There is another forum called SACanada which is not accepting any new members. There are many patient people there with Pretoria VO :) Happy to see this thread.

My details are : Sep AOR, medical passed, Sch A and PNP certificates requested and uploaded.
Seems Pretoria VO takes more than 6 months to process :eek:
 

shado

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Dec 2, 2014
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taral80 said:
wt r delhi and pretoria visa office timelines? and who will tell us where our application is being processed, where to call? i am an indian applicant....
NDVO = 5 to 6 months
PTAVO = 6 to 9 months
 

shado

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Dec 2, 2014
196
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Job Offer........
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Hi Shweta,

You are getting closer to PPR. Good luck!
Did you order GCMS notes?

I too got PNP certificate and Sch 4 request from Pretoria and I uploaded them.
From the other forum I see they were taking 9 months to process PR. But now it has been reduced to just above 6 months usually.
I also heard they implement a new system for faster EE process and they are getting used to it now.

Let me know your progress.

shwetasagar said:
hey dell2016 ,

I am a May applicant and also still waiting like you. I am a PNP applicant. So recently got a mail in mycic account to upload pnp certificate also to mail them to Pretoria office. I am not sure what they are doing. My status of the application is also unchanged.

Its just a wait game now. I am being active on other threads and seems like it takes longer than 6 months. If u r past 6 months, you can order GCMS notes to see whats the status and where it is stuck. You can also try calling their office or submit a CSE.

Regards,
Shweta
 

wicked31

Star Member
Feb 15, 2015
53
16
Hello,

I'm a May applicant (AOR May 10) residing in Zimbabwe. My VO is most likely to be Pretoria. Haven't had any updates since May when my background changed to 'not needed' couple days after medicals passed. Hoping to get PPR in two weeks! :D
 

shado

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Dec 2, 2014
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Is there a Whatsapp group for "Pretoria VO"? If not, can we start one please.......................?
 

shwetasagar

Star Member
Dec 6, 2015
98
4
124
India
Category........
Visa Office......
Pretoria, South Africa
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-05-2016
Doc's Request.
20-10-2016
Nomination.....
28-02-2016
AOR Received.
04-05-2016
Passport Req..
31-01-2017
shado said:
Hi Shweta,

You are getting closer to PPR. Good luck!
Did you order GCMS notes?

I too got PNP certificate and Sch 4 request from Pretoria and I uploaded them.
From the other forum I see they were taking 9 months to process PR. But now it has been reduced to just above 6 months usually.
I also heard they implement a new system for faster EE process and they are getting used to it now.

Let me know your progress.
Hi shado,

No i havent ordered a GCMS notes yet. I am thinking of doing one. last time i heard was it was taking 9 months to process. so its good if they process it in 6 months. i will cross my 6 months in another few days. Just hoping that i get my PPR soon!!

All the best to u too!! will surely keep u all updated on my progress.

Regards,
Shweta