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Spouse sponsorship Abu Dhabi office

Sarim

Hero Member
Aug 13, 2014
918
22
Canada
Visa Office......
London... Resident United Arab Emirates... National Pakistan...
App. Filed.......
02, June 2015
AOR Received.
09, July 2015... AOR2 10, Aug 2015
File Transfer...
29, July 2015... In Process 6, Aug 2015
Med's Request
Upfront 23, May 2015
Interview........
Waived... Decision Made 12, Nov 2015
Passport Req..
24, Nov 2015... Passport Sent 1, Dec 2015
VISA ISSUED...
09, Dec 2015... PP & COPR rcvd 16, Dec 2015
LANDED..........
19, May 2016
samarah said:
Hi All,

I have been reading out all the comments lately and is it really true that all the applications now for Dubai residents who are pakistani nationals will be sent to LVO

I am just too scared abt it. :-[
Dont be scared if your case is straight forward without any red flag, you will get your visa in a year, processing through LVO.
 

Impresso

Champion Member
Jun 16, 2014
1,010
86
Ontario - Canada
Category........
Other
Visa Office......
Mississauga
haldashti said:
A few months ago.. Will again soon..
Salam Brother - How are things going with you ? Noticed that ADVO has gone up to 19 months ! Most likely due to high back logs, but do remember that is a worst case situation and from what I know VO's always like to cover their actions and play safe so if anyone tries to raise a finger at them, they can easily say " 19 Months "

Application processing within Canada is also very slow at this point in time. Takes about 5 months just to get a proof of citizenship for my kid . Insha'Allah hope all is well with you .
 

Impresso

Champion Member
Jun 16, 2014
1,010
86
Ontario - Canada
Category........
Other
Visa Office......
Mississauga
Hello Everyone,

Hang in there - before you know it this will all be over and done with. I understand the mental frustration and exhaustion one has to go through especially our wives - its tough times indeed. Remember with hardship, comes ease and Insha'Allah all will be well.

Dont forget to apply for the notes to see exactly what is on your file as per the immigration officer and also reach out to your local MP's and make a case. These immigration laws and processing times needs to change as it deeply effects a human beings well-being.
 

chilkootcee

Champion Member
Mar 3, 2015
1,096
64
Visa Office......
Abu Dhabi
App. Filed.......
03-Jun-2015
Interview........
None required
LANDED..........
01-Apr-2016
I received my SA letter a month ago...and haven't received any updates as to whether my application actually reached Amman....should I wait before ordering GCMS notes?

C.
 

mohammedessam

Hero Member
Oct 31, 2010
448
109
Category........
Visa Office......
Abu Dhabi
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20-Apr-2015
Doc's Request.
16-Nov-2015
AOR Received.
13-May-2015
File Transfer...
06-Jul-2015
Med's Done....
10-Oct-2015
Impresso said:
Salam Brother - How are things going with you ? Noticed that ADVO has gone up to 19 months ! Most likely due to high back logs, but do remember that is a worst case situation and from what I know VO's always like to cover their actions and play safe so if anyone tries to raise a finger at them, they can easily say " 19 Months "

Application processing within Canada is also very slow at this point in time. Takes about 5 months just to get a proof of citizenship for my kid . Insha'Allah hope all is well with you .
I applied for proof of citizenship for my son at the Canadian consulate in Dubai on January 2014, till today i havent received it yet, whenever I enquire about it, they say that it's still in process in Canada and they dont have control over it
 

haldashti

Hero Member
Dec 10, 2014
270
16
Category........
Visa Office......
ADVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
12-01-2015
AOR Received.
14-03-2015
File Transfer...
24-04-2015
Med's Done....
10-05-2015
Passport Req..
16-09-2015
Impresso said:
Salam Brother - How are things going with you ? Noticed that ADVO has gone up to 19 months ! Most likely due to high back logs, but do remember that is a worst case situation and from what I know VO's always like to cover their actions and play safe so if anyone tries to raise a finger at them, they can easily say " 19 Months "

Application processing within Canada is also very slow at this point in time. Takes about 5 months just to get a proof of citizenship for my kid . Insha'Allah hope all is well with you .
Salaam brother good to hear from you. Thanks for the encouraging words. Lack of transperacy in this whole process is very frustrating if not the most frustrating part. According to them(SA email), my file has been transferred to ADVO 4 months ago, no word since then. Even if they tell us, yes we got your file, and now we are doing this.. So simple, so easy, and most definetly can be automated, but.. On a more positive side I'm planning a trip for next month to see my wife for 2 weeks.. Also, ordered notes this morning... Take care brother..
 

haldashti

Hero Member
Dec 10, 2014
270
16
Category........
Visa Office......
ADVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
12-01-2015
AOR Received.
14-03-2015
File Transfer...
24-04-2015
Med's Done....
10-05-2015
Passport Req..
16-09-2015
chilkootcee said:
I received my SA letter a month ago...and haven't received any updates as to whether my application actually reached Amman....should I wait before ordering GCMS notes?

C.
Hello chilkootcee,
It's not an unusual thing to not hear from the VO, some VOs are notorous for that! I got my SA approval over 4 months and have not heard from the VO yet. Good luck.
 

Lamis

Star Member
Jan 20, 2015
131
10
Category........
Visa Office......
ADVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-01-2015
AOR Received.
13-3-2015
File Transfer...
16-3-2015
Passport Req..
08-11-2015
VISA ISSUED...
15-11-2015
LANDED..........
21-12-2015
Impresso said:
Hello Everyone,

Hang in there - before you know it this will all be over and done with. I understand the mental frustration and exhaustion one has to go through especially our wives - its tough times indeed. Remember with hardship, comes ease and Insha'Allah all will be well.

Dont forget to apply for the notes to see exactly what is on your file as per the immigration officer and also reach out to your local MP's and make a case. These immigration laws and processing times needs to change as it deeply effects a human beings well-being.
Thank you impresso for your encouraging words :)
 

chilkootcee

Champion Member
Mar 3, 2015
1,096
64
Visa Office......
Abu Dhabi
App. Filed.......
03-Jun-2015
Interview........
None required
LANDED..........
01-Apr-2016
Thank you all for your very encouraging words...I wish insha'Allah that your applications are processed quickly. Pray for those working in the Amman office to give them the strength to deal with so many applications.

:)

C.
 

maverick27

Full Member
Nov 24, 2013
37
1
Dear All,

My ecas was updated today with a third line saying " We started processing xxx application on May 13, 2015." and the status was updated to "In Process" on 9th August.

So in all, my ecase shows the below:

1. We received xxx application for permanent residence on March 9, 2015. (updated on May 13 2015)
2. We started processing xxx application on May 13, 2015. (updated today)
3. Medical results have been received. (updated on May 13 2015)

Even though the above looks confusing to me, what should I expect now from ADVO?

Seniors / experts it would be great if you could please shed some light on my above query.
 

ohammam2

Full Member
Feb 25, 2015
35
0
Category........
Visa Office......
ADVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-Dec-2014
Doc's Request.
6-Sep-2015
File Transfer...
22-Feb-2015
Med's Done....
16-Aug-2014
Passport Req..
14-Oct-2015
I checked my ecas today, the Permanent Residence Application Status has been changed to "In Process"


We received xxx's application for permanent residence on December 10, 2014.
We started processing xxx's application on March 5, 2015.
Medical results have been received.
 

haldashti

Hero Member
Dec 10, 2014
270
16
Category........
Visa Office......
ADVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
12-01-2015
AOR Received.
14-03-2015
File Transfer...
24-04-2015
Med's Done....
10-05-2015
Passport Req..
16-09-2015
maverick27 said:
Dear All,

My ecas was updated today with a third line saying " We started processing xxx application on May 13, 2015." and the status was updated to "In Process" on 9th August.

So in all, my ecase shows the below:

1. We received xxx application for permanent residence on March 9, 2015. (updated on May 13 2015)
2. We started processing xxx application on May 13, 2015. (updated today)
3. Medical results have been received. (updated on May 13 2015)

Even though the above looks confusing to me, what should I expect now from ADVO?

Seniors / experts it would be great if you could please shed some light on my above query.
maverick27, sounds like a positive progress to me. Insha'Allah/hopefully, not much longer for you. Keep us posted.
 

haldashti

Hero Member
Dec 10, 2014
270
16
Category........
Visa Office......
ADVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
12-01-2015
AOR Received.
14-03-2015
File Transfer...
24-04-2015
Med's Done....
10-05-2015
Passport Req..
16-09-2015
ohammam2 said:
I checked my ecas today, the Permanent Residence Application Status has been changed to "In Process"


We received xxx's application for permanent residence on December 10, 2014.
We started processing xxx's application on March 5, 2015.
Medical results have been received.
Good news, Insha'Allah you'll be rewarded for your patience soon. Keep us posted.
 

Sarim

Hero Member
Aug 13, 2014
918
22
Canada
Visa Office......
London... Resident United Arab Emirates... National Pakistan...
App. Filed.......
02, June 2015
AOR Received.
09, July 2015... AOR2 10, Aug 2015
File Transfer...
29, July 2015... In Process 6, Aug 2015
Med's Request
Upfront 23, May 2015
Interview........
Waived... Decision Made 12, Nov 2015
Passport Req..
24, Nov 2015... Passport Sent 1, Dec 2015
VISA ISSUED...
09, Dec 2015... PP & COPR rcvd 16, Dec 2015
LANDED..........
19, May 2016
wow wow wow today I checked and ecas has been updated as per below :D

Permanent Residence
We received xxx application for permanent residence on June 2, 2015.
We started processing xxx application on August 10, 2015.
Medical results have been received.
 

chilkootcee

Champion Member
Mar 3, 2015
1,096
64
Visa Office......
Abu Dhabi
App. Filed.......
03-Jun-2015
Interview........
None required
LANDED..........
01-Apr-2016
Sarim said:
wow wow wow today I checked and ecas has been updated as per below :D

Permanent Residence
We received xxx application for permanent residence on June 2, 2015.
We started processing xxx application on August 10, 2015.
Medical results have been received.
Me too!!

We received xxx application for permanent residence on June 3, 2015.
We started processing xxx application on August 12, 2015.
Medical results have been received.

I like to think my letters and posts and petitions finally paid off...based on the posts in the forum...it looks like a lot of people had their ECAS updated as well. At least that's what I'm going to tell myself ;)

I think previously this status was getting updated late in the process....so now they are doing their jobs and updating it at the beginning of the process (which makes sense)...so now to relax and not worry about our applications any more...until we get request for information, DM or etc.

C.