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NAIROBI OUTLAND APPLICANTS 2016

Hardcookie

Hero Member
Jan 30, 2016
352
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124
Nairobi
Category........
Visa Office......
NRB
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-03-2016
Doc's Request.
21-04-2016
AOR Received.
05-04-2016
Med's Done....
29-01-2016
Passport Req..
13-07-2016
VISA ISSUED...
27-09-2016
LANDED..........
09-11-2016
Tinkake said:
I have a quick question, my passport will expire in few months. If I renew it now and upon passport request, I send the new passport, would that complicate?

Thanks,
Hi Tinkake,

This is the best you can do. Please submit your passport for renew immediately. This will be much easier done before the they request for it then issue a COPR thereafter.
I changed my surname (taking up my husband's) and i submitted the new passport, this has been updated in the system.

I suggest that you do it urgently.

All the best Tin!
 

Tinkake

Star Member
Jul 3, 2016
50
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Hardcookie said:
Hi Tinkake,

This is the best you can do. Please submit your passport for renew immediately. This will be much easier done before the they request for it then issue a COPR thereafter.
I changed my surname (taking up my husband's) and i submitted the new passport, this has been updated in the system.

I suggest that you do it urgently.

All the best Tin!

Tnx for the swift reply. I'll process renewal starting tomorrow. Did u inform them via email, when u changed ur surname on ur passport?
 

sharonK

Full Member
Jun 12, 2016
48
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Nairobi
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-07-2016
Doc's Request.
Dec/5 2016
AOR Received.
23-07-2016
File Transfer...
23-08-2016
Med's Done....
Upfront. May 2016. Passed
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
05-12-2016
VISA ISSUED...
20-012017
LANDED..........
01-03-2017
Ca-Ke said:
Karibu sharon I started process in february. Currently waiting on the passport to be returned its gonna be 2 months plus. Hoping for gd news in the fall. I think average time ive heard is 4 months to 9 months for sponsership for most recent applications. I have a few friends who have sponsered their wives and they are already here.



Any news Ca-Ke about your passport returned? Maybe you should call them. Have you heard if anyone else had their passport held for that long? That's really odd....
 

Ca-Ke

Star Member
Feb 9, 2016
113
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sharonK said:
Ca-Ke said:
Karibu sharon I started process in february. Currently waiting on the passport to be returned its gonna be 2 months plus. Hoping for gd news in the fall. I think average time ive heard is 4 months to 9 months for sponsership for most recent applications. I have a few friends who have sponsered their wives and they are already here.



Any news Ca-Ke about your passport returned? Maybe you should call them. Have you heard if anyone else had their passport held for that long? That's really odd....
No news yet. Last email they sent last month they said the case is under active review and they arent teady to give me any other information. Im hittin 3 1/2 months waiting.
 

Hardcookie

Hero Member
Jan 30, 2016
352
8
124
Nairobi
Category........
Visa Office......
NRB
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-03-2016
Doc's Request.
21-04-2016
AOR Received.
05-04-2016
Med's Done....
29-01-2016
Passport Req..
13-07-2016
VISA ISSUED...
27-09-2016
LANDED..........
09-11-2016
Tinkake said:
Tnx for the swift reply. I'll process renewal starting tomorrow. Did u inform them via email, when u changed ur surname on ur passport?
You are welcome. Yes Tin, I did via email to nrobi-im-document@international.gc.ca
It was just a one sentence explanation and the scanned copy of the new passport.
 

Hardcookie

Hero Member
Jan 30, 2016
352
8
124
Nairobi
Category........
Visa Office......
NRB
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-03-2016
Doc's Request.
21-04-2016
AOR Received.
05-04-2016
Med's Done....
29-01-2016
Passport Req..
13-07-2016
VISA ISSUED...
27-09-2016
LANDED..........
09-11-2016
Ca-Ke said:
No news yet. Last email they sent last month they said the case is under active review and they arent teady to give me any other information. Im hittin 3 1/2 months waiting.
Ca-ke, i hope you can hear from them soon.
I am glad my background check just went to "In process".
Lets keeping praying that things will work out for us soon.
 

Hardcookie

Hero Member
Jan 30, 2016
352
8
124
Nairobi
Category........
Visa Office......
NRB
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-03-2016
Doc's Request.
21-04-2016
AOR Received.
05-04-2016
Med's Done....
29-01-2016
Passport Req..
13-07-2016
VISA ISSUED...
27-09-2016
LANDED..........
09-11-2016
Hey guys!

I am glad at least there is change in my background check.

Here is my status update;-

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

I wish everyone all the best!
 

Hardcookie

Hero Member
Jan 30, 2016
352
8
124
Nairobi
Category........
Visa Office......
NRB
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-03-2016
Doc's Request.
21-04-2016
AOR Received.
05-04-2016
Med's Done....
29-01-2016
Passport Req..
13-07-2016
VISA ISSUED...
27-09-2016
LANDED..........
09-11-2016
Roxon28 said:
Good Afternoon everyone!!!

I'm also sponsoring my husband from Ethiopia and were use Kenya,Nairobi has our visa office. The receive my application for Feb 23,2015 with med done upfront.

they requested new information in June 2015 which was good since I had just come back from Ethiopia to visit him and his family.

now in on august 2, I took the day off from work for his interview....the told us to I should be available just in case they call me and he should bring his passport , police report, my passport copy pics etc.... he brought those with him to interview. the interview went well he said... the didn't call me and they told him they will call in back within one week. since that day no response or update on cic.gc.ca website........ I would love to talk to someone who has been in similar position.

I know this is long but thanks for reading.

Have a nice day ;)
Hi Roxon,

In any updates regarding your husband's application?
I am hoping all is well.

Regards,

HC
 

Ca-Ke

Star Member
Feb 9, 2016
113
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Hardcookie said:
Ca-ke, i hope you can hear from them soon.
I am glad my background check just went to "In process".
Lets keeping praying that things will work out for us soon.
Thats great news. Im praying for gd news soon. Wish there was a timeline for background checks. Did an email get sent out to you regarding status change? Curious if nairobi is doing changes on mycic or ecas still.
 

Hardcookie

Hero Member
Jan 30, 2016
352
8
124
Nairobi
Category........
Visa Office......
NRB
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-03-2016
Doc's Request.
21-04-2016
AOR Received.
05-04-2016
Med's Done....
29-01-2016
Passport Req..
13-07-2016
VISA ISSUED...
27-09-2016
LANDED..........
09-11-2016
Ca-Ke said:
Thats great news. Im praying for gd news soon. Wish there was a timeline for background checks. Did an email get sent out to you regarding status change? Curious if nairobi is doing changes on mycic or ecas still.
Ca-Ke its quite encouraging.
I saw the changes this morning at 0730hrs but i received an email regarding the update at 1600hrs, less than an hour ago.
 

Tinkake

Star Member
Jul 3, 2016
50
0
Hardcookie said:
You are welcome. Yes Tin, I did via email to nrobi-im-document@international.gc.ca
It was just a one sentence explanation and the scanned copy of the new passport.
Well, I'm processing the renewal. Will get it back next week and Ill send a scanned copy via email(you sent me). I wonder if they will respond? That way I know they have updated my file. Either way, tnx a lot Hardcookie and best of luck!
 

Hardcookie

Hero Member
Jan 30, 2016
352
8
124
Nairobi
Category........
Visa Office......
NRB
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-03-2016
Doc's Request.
21-04-2016
AOR Received.
05-04-2016
Med's Done....
29-01-2016
Passport Req..
13-07-2016
VISA ISSUED...
27-09-2016
LANDED..........
09-11-2016
Tinkake said:
Well, I'm processing the renewal. Will get it back next week and Ill send a scanned copy via email(you sent me). I wonder if they will respond? That way I know they have updated my file. Either way, tnx a lot Hardcookie and best of luck!
Hi Tin,

There is usually this email below and they update in a few days as long as they have not requested for your travel document;-

nrobi-im-document@international.gc.ca <nrobi-im-document@international.gc.ca>

to me

----- Original Message to NROBI (IM Document) /Message d’origine à NROBI (IM Document) -----
Thank you for your message, which will be forwarded to the appropriate division at Headquarters or Missions abroad. Disclaimer: <e-url>
============================
Nous avons bien reçu votre message, qui sera transmis la direction appropriée l’Administration centrale ou dans les missions l’étranger. Dégagement de responsabilité <f-url>
-----
Disclaimer: http://www.international.gc.ca/international/disclaimer-degagement.aspx?lang=eng
Dégagement de responsabilité: http://www.international.gc.ca/international/disclaimer-degagement.aspx?lang=fra

They should be able to use the new passport for the CORP.

All the best too Tin!
 

Hardcookie

Hero Member
Jan 30, 2016
352
8
124
Nairobi
Category........
Visa Office......
NRB
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-03-2016
Doc's Request.
21-04-2016
AOR Received.
05-04-2016
Med's Done....
29-01-2016
Passport Req..
13-07-2016
VISA ISSUED...
27-09-2016
LANDED..........
09-11-2016
Jambo wote!

I am glad to share my status update this morning;-

Application/profile status Closed
Review of eligibility Passed
Review of medical results Passed
Review of submitted documents
Scheduling an interview
A background check is needed Completed
Final decision Application approved

Guys! where are you and what is happening?
ca-ke? Sharon?
 

sharonK

Full Member
Jun 12, 2016
48
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Nairobi
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-07-2016
Doc's Request.
Dec/5 2016
AOR Received.
23-07-2016
File Transfer...
23-08-2016
Med's Done....
Upfront. May 2016. Passed
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
05-12-2016
VISA ISSUED...
20-012017
LANDED..........
01-03-2017
Hardcookie said:
Jambo wote!

I am glad to share my status update this morning;-

Application/profile status Closed
Review of eligibility Passed
Review of medical results Passed
Review of submitted documents
Scheduling an interview
A background check is needed Completed
Final decision Application approved

Guys! where are you and what is happening?
ca-ke? Sharon?
Hardcookie . Let's switch places!! you are near the end gal. I guess they have your visa stamped. I'm so happy for you!!! I'm still waiting. Patience. Praying before Christmas.
When do you plan to travel?
This itself gives hope. Things are moving in Nairobi
 

Ca-Ke

Star Member
Feb 9, 2016
113
0
Hardcookie said:
Jambo wote!

I am glad to share my status update this morning;-

Application/profile status Closed
Review of eligibility Passed
Review of medical results Passed
Review of submitted documents
Scheduling an interview
A background check is needed Completed
Final decision Application approved

Guys! where are you and what is happening?
ca-ke? Sharon?
Congrats!!!!!! Super happy for you hardcookie. Hopefully nairobi updates all of our cases. Mine still says in progress.