DAR ES SALAM OUTLAND APPLICANTS 2015

[Tun701]

It is frustrating! I contacted our MP at the end of September and they were able to find out that the file was received on July 16. Then our ECAS status was changed on October 9th to In Process. So we now have been patiently waiting! I ordered the first set of notes in October and got them in November second set I ordered in December and got in January. It is nice to see that the Medicals have been passed and it also shows that the MP made an enquiry and that we had requested notes. I have also wrote the Immigration Minister and the Prime Minister! So hopefully, fingers crossed!, that the next notes have good news!

 

[MNM2015]

It is frustrating! I contacted our MP at the end of September and they were able to find out that the file was received on July 16. Then our ECAS status was changed on October 9th to In Process. So we now have been patiently waiting! I ordered the first set of notes in October and got them in November second set I ordered in December and got in January. It is nice to see that the Medicals have been passed and it also shows that the MP made an enquiry and that we had requested notes. I have also wrote the Immigration Minister and the Prime Minister! So hopefully, fingers crossed!, that the next notes have good news!

My fingers are crossed for you! You went right to the top writing to the PM good for you! Would you say that your case has any red flags (for example big age difference, short courtship, no family attending the wedding, etc.)? Just wondering if there is any reason for the hold up in your eligibility being approved or if this is normal. I think we have a few minor red flags but nothing major. I keep thinking of more proof I wish I had sent to avoid an interview. I've read on here of people submitting additional proof to other VOs before being asked. Do you know if this is possible with Dar? Would it just be through a case specific enquiry?

Is there anyone else who would like to share their experience so far? It's so hard to get a sense of what's happening with so few people. I find it helps to talk with others who are going through the same situation. Helps to know you are not alone in the long waiting game.

 

[Tun701]

No red flags as far as we can see!! We met and dated for 3 months in person then I came back to Canada for 9 months and we maintained a long distance relationship. I returned to Arusha and we were common law for over a year before we got married. My parents from Canada travelled twice to Tanzania, they attended our wedding! We sent lots of pictures for our relationship along the way, as well as notorized letters from friends that knew of our relationship from the beginning ( both from Canada and Tanzania) I also had blogged the whole time when I started going to Tanzania and lots of those had talk of my husband in them. Lots of Facebook posts when we got engaged and married! I am a couple of years older than my husband but that shouldn't matter! We had a government wedding because of our religions but his Muslim family attended! About the only thing against us was 2 denied visitor visas. If we had to submit more proof I don't know what it would be??? I think I sent about 100 or more pictures which showed all his family with us, and many pictures of when my parents visited! My parents had talked to an Immigration Lawyer before we submitted and he said if they flew around the world to attend the wedding that would be proof that it was a real relationship! So I keep thinking that Dar is just slow???

 

[MNM2015]

No red flags as far as we can see!! We met and dated for 3 months in person then I came back to Canada for 9 months and we maintained a long distance relationship. I returned to Arusha and we were common law for over a year before we got married. My parents from Canada travelled twice to Tanzania, they attended our wedding! We sent lots of pictures for our relationship along the way, as well as notorized letters from friends that knew of our relationship from the beginning ( both from Canada and Tanzania) I also had blogged the whole time when I started going to Tanzania and lots of those had talk of my husband in them. Lots of Facebook posts when we got engaged and married! I am a couple of years older than my husband but that shouldn't matter! We had a government wedding because of our religions but his Muslim family attended! About the only thing against us was 2 denied visitor visas. If we had to submit more proof I don't know what it would be??? I think I sent about 100 or more pictures which showed all his family with us, and many pictures of when my parents visited! My parents had talked to an Immigration Lawyer before we submitted and he said if they flew around the world to attend the wedding that would be proof that it was a real relationship! So I keep thinking that Dar is just slow???

Wow, your case seems super straight forward to me. I have no idea what the hold up could be. Makes me wonder what the cases were like that Lonelyguy said got approved in 6 or 7 months. I don't think it could be much simpler than that. Within a VO it seems somewhat random who goes through quickly though, it must come down to luck to a certain degree. Your case does not give me hope of an approval this year

I don't think the visitor visa denials are red flags. We also have a couple of those and spoke to an immigration lawyer about them. She said as long as they are during your relationship and not because of criminality or something like that they are actually a good thing as shows you are trying to be together. If they are from prior to your relationship they could be a red flag as shows that the applicant was trying to get into Canada for reasons other than your relationship.

Our history is similar to yours but never lived together as long as you have. The additional proof I would like to send is related to our future plans together. I never thought to include much detail about that but now wish I had talked about my plans to visit him this spring and what we plan to do once he moves to Canada. We included lots of proof of our past including lots of photos and skype records.

I wish you all the best and please continue to update us on your progress. Once I get my notes I may need your help figuring out what they mean

 

[Tun701]

Sounds good!! Hopefully I will have good news soon! You never know, you might be lucky and have someone looking at yours already! Will keep you posted!

 

[MNM2015]

Sounds good!! Hopefully I will have good news soon! You never know, you might be lucky and have someone looking at yours already! Will keep you posted!

Thanks! I sure hope we are lucky. We have a small baby that my husband has barely seen so it's extra hard for my husband to be apart from him. It's heartbreaking.

I wish they could some how speed up the processing times for everyone like they are talking about. I know it's not easy for anyone to be apart, especially for this length of time.

 

[lonelyguy]

Any one has a news from Dar VO ?

 

[Tun701]

Nothing too exciting. Just got the 3rd sets of notes dated back to February 2. Still not showing that eligibility security or criminal has been passed it does show that as of December 14 2015 it was moved into the PR Case Assessment which is good news that it has moved out of registery. But it is blank where it shows where it has been assigned to someone. So that's not so good. Hoping since it was over 6 weeks since these notes were printed off that something good has happened in that time. So frustrating!

 

[MNM2015]

Last weekend the PR side on ECAS changed from application received to in process. I was told that means Dar has received the file so am happy about that. Next step is to get the third line saying we starting processing on... Sounds like I shouldn't expect that for a few months though. I plan to order notes next month just to see what they say and give me something to look forward to.

Hoping soon to hear of lots of PPRs for all of you waiting!

 

[gabba50]

TO ELGER, These are contacts for Dar VO

CONTACT AND OFFICE INFORMATION- DAR ES SALAAM

Street and Mailing Address
38 Mirambo Street/Garden Avenue
PO.BOX 1022
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tel: +255-22-216-3300
dslam@international.gc.ca

good luck, my wife is still waiting too

gabby

 

[Elger]

Thank Gabba, I ve posted my mail will keep in touch with you guys about the whole process of course. Good luck to us all

 

[lonelyguy]

Nothing too exciting. Just got the 3rd sets of notes dated back to February 2. Still not showing that eligibility security or criminal has been passed it does show that as of December 14 2015 it was moved into the PR Case Assessment which is good news that it has moved out of registery. But it is blank where it shows where it has been assigned to someone. So that's not so good. Hoping since it was over 6 weeks since these notes were printed off that something good has happened in that time. So frustrating!

I ordered my 4th set of botes as well.what means Registry though.my file was in registry when I ordered notes last september.but when I ordered last December it was within case processing center,but now no PPR yet.I had thought once in case processing center I was almost there.anyway at the end we have no choice than keep patience.
When r your medical expiring.

 

[MNM2015]

I got the third line already!!! They started processing on March 15 it says. So that is much faster than I expected. I wonder if things are speeding up or they have just changed when in the process they update to say they have started processing? Either way it's progress so that makes me happy

 

[lonelyguy]

I got the third line already!!! They started processing on March 15 it says. So that is much faster than I expected. I wonder if things are speeding up or they have just changed when in the process they update to say they have started processing? Either way it's progress so that makes me happy

Courage .I like how you are optimistic. the fact that it is in process doesn`t really mean that they started working on it.however it is a proof that they received it.for some VO, they even send you OR2.
I think the process before was better, because the file would show in process, then in last phhase it would show In process. there you would get a Passport request in a week or 2.
another think if you could add your timeline it would be better for us to compare your situation with others though there are always exceptions.

 

[LONGJURNEY]

Hi all,


Sorry I have been quiet recently - busy dealing with Dar VO. Just wanted to get on here and update you all regarding my process. My wife's application was sent to Dar towards the end of september 2015. By October 5th, they had started processsing the application. We received PPR on february 11th. Now still waiting to hear from them about picking up the passport.

As you can see, the processing of our file has been really fast. probably not because we are so lucky, but because we had tangible evidence and prooofs of our relationship. Yes it looks like there are criteria that CIC uses to assess and sort out your applications. I believe having a child together and being able to demonstrate to CIC how I have been supporting my spouse before and after our mariage were the main factors that accelarated the processing of our file.

It is not good news to see some of our friends files here are taking longer to process. With new immigration law introduced, CIC thinks all mariages abroad are entered into, simply allow a person to immigrate. This is very unfortunate! If there are no strong proofs in your appliactions to convince them the mariage is genuine, the processing will be slow.


Immigration lawyers give the following to watch out for, with spousal appliactions:

.If you did not meet your husband or wife in person before, met over the internet, travel to see each other and immidiately get married, you will have a challenge in convincing visa officer the mariage is legitimate.

.you should expect a greater degree of scrutiny on your application if you and your partner do not share a common origin or common language to communicate.

Scrutiny is higher when a marriage is from a country that requires a visitor visa to enter Canada. typically countries that have lower levels of socioeconomic development. ( Unfortunately all applications in Dar fall under this). Previously refused applications for temporary status in Canada will also be a major redflag.