Hey guys, I had also actually thought things would go fast at DAR ES SALAAM VO, but it looks like it's far from what I was thinking. I tried to get in touch with the office, and all I can tell you is that all applications showing in process, are all in processing queue, but that doesn't mean they are all being worked on now. my application started showing in process on ECAS, by the beginning of October. When I contacted them they said the application is waiting to be assigned to an immigration Officer by the beginning of January 2016. the background checks have not been done yet. you are probably lucky If after reviewing your applications, they haven't determined that an interview is required, because that can put even more delays. In my case they have requested to send more proofs showing the legitimacy of our relationship. My thinking is that if your applications are showing in process now, it is likely that they have been assigned to immigration officers, or are waiting to be assigned early next year. If all information these officers require is complete, the next step is LIKELY to be PPR. It looks like it's not done until it is done. Good lucky guys and hoping the best for all of you.