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Thread for Acrra Ghana applicants

NKT0817

Star Member
Aug 12, 2014
187
6
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-06-2014
Doc's Request.
11-2014- 12-2014
File Transfer...
07-31-2014
MoH1979 said:
Sure go ahead and fill that in as well.

Wow long long journey finally comes to an end. I hope NKT is next and itsmytime and then hopefully me.
Thank you. I'm still waiting but hope it's soon. They said they would review the file in 30 days, jan 13 would have been 30 days. Fingers are crossed and I still pray for everyone! Again congrats Ghana boy!
 

MoH1979

Hero Member
Oct 27, 2014
356
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-09-2014
File Transfer...
27-10-2014
Med's Done....
13-11-2104
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
08-04-2015
VISA ISSUED...
16-04-2015
LANDED..........
20-06-2015
I wonder if it's 30 days from the time they receive the docs? or 30 days from Jan 13
 

MoH1979

Hero Member
Oct 27, 2014
356
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-09-2014
File Transfer...
27-10-2014
Med's Done....
13-11-2104
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
08-04-2015
VISA ISSUED...
16-04-2015
LANDED..........
20-06-2015
sorry I meant if it's 30 days from the time they request the docs? or from when they receive them from you?
 

NKT0817

Star Member
Aug 12, 2014
187
6
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-06-2014
Doc's Request.
11-2014- 12-2014
File Transfer...
07-31-2014
MoH1979 said:
I wonder if it's 30 days from the time they receive the docs? or 30 days from Jan 13

I think it's 30 days from the day they sent the email. It said you have 30 days to submit requested documents. We will review the file in 30 days and come to a decision.
 

NKT0817

Star Member
Aug 12, 2014
187
6
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-06-2014
Doc's Request.
11-2014- 12-2014
File Transfer...
07-31-2014
NKT0817 said:
I think it's 30 days from the day they sent the email. It said you have 30 days to submit requested documents. We will review the file in 30 days and come to a decision.

Yes I do think it's from the day they requested documents.
 

lamour

Hero Member
Jan 12, 2015
555
4
Category........
Visa Office......
ACCRA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-01-15
AOR Received.
18-03-15
File Transfer...
23-03-15
Med's Done....
09-12-14
Passport Req..
01-03-16
VISA ISSUED...
23-03-16
LANDED..........
15-04-16
All the best to you itsmytime.
 

lamour

Hero Member
Jan 12, 2015
555
4
Category........
Visa Office......
ACCRA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-01-15
AOR Received.
18-03-15
File Transfer...
23-03-15
Med's Done....
09-12-14
Passport Req..
01-03-16
VISA ISSUED...
23-03-16
LANDED..........
15-04-16
Ghanaboy said:
Wow unbelievable
At long last the highly anticipated mail has arrived,Cic is requesting for my passport
But there was a form to be filled asking for certain things must it be submitted? Anybody with such experience i mean those who have completed theirs
Big big congratulations to you Ghanaboy. I'm super happy for you. Long journey, well done and all the best as you finalize all requirements.
 

Ghanaboy

Hero Member
Apr 24, 2014
277
4
Category........
Visa Office......
Acra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-11-2012
Doc's Request.
13-12-2013
Med's Request
24-04-2014
Med's Done....
29-04-2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
28-01-2015
VISA ISSUED...
05-02-2015
LANDED..........
22-02-2015
Thanks to all of u for ur support
Its being wonderful having u around throughout though some of u came late it's being a beautiful transition,hope u rejoice like me,no turning back now,for now my enemies can hold my leg am still a Canadian pr :D

Am sending my passport tomorrow hopefully by next week i get it back
 

lamour

Hero Member
Jan 12, 2015
555
4
Category........
Visa Office......
ACCRA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-01-15
AOR Received.
18-03-15
File Transfer...
23-03-15
Med's Done....
09-12-14
Passport Req..
01-03-16
VISA ISSUED...
23-03-16
LANDED..........
15-04-16
Félicitation,

Go all the way Ghanaboy. Finally, finally.

NKT and MOH, you are next. I know it's taking time more than expected for you guys, but please hang in there and keep positive. Oh yeah, I can imagine your anxieties. I just started and I "hate" the whole process. Noooo choice

Have a good evening all and goodnight to others back home in Nigeria and Ghana.
 

Ghanaboy

Hero Member
Apr 24, 2014
277
4
Category........
Visa Office......
Acra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-11-2012
Doc's Request.
13-12-2013
Med's Request
24-04-2014
Med's Done....
29-04-2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
28-01-2015
VISA ISSUED...
05-02-2015
LANDED..........
22-02-2015
someone pls help me,is there any other form i need to submitt aside the imm8 ?cos its requesting for updated family imformation which i understand could be different from


Please note that we will strive to meet the foregoing service standards. There may, however, be occasions when we cannot issue your visas within these standards. Accordingly, you are advised not to commit to any travel plans, purchase tickets, or take any irrevocable action such as selling property, or resign employment until you have received your immigrant visas.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION WILL BE REQUIRED TO ISSUE YOUR VISA:

☐ Updated family information: you must advise us of any change in your marital status or family composition. All family members must be listed on your IMM8 application form. Failure to comply may result in a delay in the issuance of your visa.

☐ PASSPORTS. Check that:

There is an individual passport for each family member accompanying you to Canada. Children must have their own passports.

Each passport is valid for at least 6 months from the time you come for the visa.

Each passport has sufficient free pages (two required for our visa, plus pages for any transit visa)

☐ TWO (2) PHOTOS FOR EACH FAMILY MEMBER These photographs must be taken with a WHITE BACKGROUND, not be stapled, glued or pinned (you can paperclip or attach them using an envelope). The photographs must be unblemished as they will be used to produce your Permanent Resident Card once you are in Canada. Photograph specifications are included with this letter.

PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF THIS LETTER IN YOUR ENVELOPE.

Thank you for the interest you have shown in Canada.

Regards,





Immigration Section(RA)











Photograph Specifications





The two photos must:

have a 35 mm x 45 mm (1 3/8 x 1 3/4″) finished size;

measure between 25 mm and 30 mm (1” and 1 1/5”) from chin to crown (top of head);

have been taken within the last 12 months to ensure an up-to-date likeness;

have the date the photo was taken written directly on the back of one of the photo;

be clear and well defined;

be taken against a plain light background without shadows; and

present a front view of the person's head, showing the full face in the middle of the photo
 

MoH1979

Hero Member
Oct 27, 2014
356
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-09-2014
File Transfer...
27-10-2014
Med's Done....
13-11-2104
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
08-04-2015
VISA ISSUED...
16-04-2015
LANDED..........
20-06-2015
Ghanaboy said:
someone pls help me,is there any other form i need to submitt aside the imm8 ?cos its requesting for updated family imformation which i understand could be different from


Please note that we will strive to meet the foregoing service standards. There may, however, be occasions when we cannot issue your visas within these standards. Accordingly, you are advised not to commit to any travel plans, purchase tickets, or take any irrevocable action such as selling property, or resign employment until you have received your immigrant visas.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION WILL BE REQUIRED TO ISSUE YOUR VISA:

☐ Updated family information: you must advise us of any change in your marital status or family composition. All family members must be listed on your IMM8 application form. Failure to comply may result in a delay in the issuance of your visa.

☐ PASSPORTS. Check that:

There is an individual passport for each family member accompanying you to Canada. Children must have their own passports.

Each passport is valid for at least 6 months from the time you come for the visa.

Each passport has sufficient free pages (two required for our visa, plus pages for any transit visa)

☐ TWO (2) PHOTOS FOR EACH FAMILY MEMBER These photographs must be taken with a WHITE BACKGROUND, not be stapled, glued or pinned (you can paperclip or attach them using an envelope). The photographs must be unblemished as they will be used to produce your Permanent Resident Card once you are in Canada. Photograph specifications are included with this letter.

PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF THIS LETTER IN YOUR ENVELOPE.

Thank you for the interest you have shown in Canada.

Regards,





Immigration Section(RA)











Photograph Specifications





The two photos must:

have a 35 mm x 45 mm (1 3/8 x 1 3/4″) finished size;

measure between 25 mm and 30 mm (1” and 1 1/5”) from chin to crown (top of head);

have been taken within the last 12 months to ensure an up-to-date likeness;

have the date the photo was taken written directly on the back of one of the photo;

be clear and well defined;

be taken against a plain light background without shadows; and

present a front view of the person's head, showing the full face in the middle of the photo
It's the same exact form your filled out already. Just refill the form and attach a note saying nothing changed in the family.

That's the only form you need. Just make sure you download the latest version of the form from the CIC site.
 

lamour

Hero Member
Jan 12, 2015
555
4
Category........
Visa Office......
ACCRA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-01-15
AOR Received.
18-03-15
File Transfer...
23-03-15
Med's Done....
09-12-14
Passport Req..
01-03-16
VISA ISSUED...
23-03-16
LANDED..........
15-04-16
Ghanaboy said:
someone pls help me,is there any other form i need to submitt aside the imm8 ?cos its requesting for updated family imformation which i understand could be different from


Please note that we will strive to meet the foregoing service standards. There may, however, be occasions when we cannot issue your visas within these standards. Accordingly, you are advised not to commit to any travel plans, purchase tickets, or take any irrevocable action such as selling property, or resign employment until you have received your immigrant visas.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION WILL BE REQUIRED TO ISSUE YOUR VISA:

☐ Updated family information: you must advise us of any change in your marital status or family composition. All family members must be listed on your IMM8 application form. Failure to comply may result in a delay in the issuance of your visa.

☐ PASSPORTS. Check that:

There is an individual passport for each family member accompanying you to Canada. Children must have their own passports.

Each passport is valid for at least 6 months from the time you come for the visa.

Each passport has sufficient free pages (two required for our visa, plus pages for any transit visa)

☐ TWO (2) PHOTOS FOR EACH FAMILY MEMBER These photographs must be taken with a WHITE BACKGROUND, not be stapled, glued or pinned (you can paperclip or attach them using an envelope). The photographs must be unblemished as they will be used to produce your Permanent Resident Card once you are in Canada. Photograph specifications are included with this letter.

PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF THIS LETTER IN YOUR ENVELOPE.

Thank you for the interest you have shown in Canada.

Regards,





Immigration Section(RA)











Photograph Specifications





The two photos must:

have a 35 mm x 45 mm (1 3/8 x 1 3/4″) finished size;

measure between 25 mm and 30 mm (1” and 1 1/5”) from chin to crown (top of head);

have been taken within the last 12 months to ensure an up-to-date likeness;

have the date the photo was taken written directly on the back of one of the photo;

be clear and well defined;

be taken against a plain light background without shadows; and

present a front view of the person's head, showing the full face in the middle of the photo
Ghanaboy,
From what I have read previously on this thread, I will say to refill the form requested. If you have a copy of what you originally submitted, please consult it And just make sure there are no contradictions. Most people that had passport request in the past were asked to submit this specific form. I suppose is to confirm that there have not been any change in family situation.

I hope someone else can throw more light on this.
 

MoH1979

Hero Member
Oct 27, 2014
356
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-09-2014
File Transfer...
27-10-2014
Med's Done....
13-11-2104
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
08-04-2015
VISA ISSUED...
16-04-2015
LANDED..........
20-06-2015
lamour said:
Félicitation,

Go all the way Ghanaboy. Finally, finally.

NKT and MOH, you are next. I know it's taking time more than expected for you guys, but please hang in there and keep positive. Oh yeah, I can imagine your anxieties. I just started and I "hate" the whole process. Noooo choice

Have a good evening all and goodnight to others back home in Nigeria and Ghana.
Thank you lamour. Accra has had my file for over 3 months now and I was expecting something (either passport request or more docs) by now. That has been the trend in the last 2 years. But I heard nothing and I was hoping January is the month, but I guess maybe Feb :)

On the other hand, maybe silence is a good thing? I mean if they had issues with my application, wouldn't they have contacted me by now?

Still waiting patiently and I expect the notes to arrive in 2 weeks and I'll have a better idea of what's going on.

NKT should be any moment now, literally.

Good luck to everyone.
 

lamour

Hero Member
Jan 12, 2015
555
4
Category........
Visa Office......
ACCRA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-01-15
AOR Received.
18-03-15
File Transfer...
23-03-15
Med's Done....
09-12-14
Passport Req..
01-03-16
VISA ISSUED...
23-03-16
LANDED..........
15-04-16
MoH1979 said:
Thank you lamour. Accra has had my file for over 3 months now and I was expecting something (either passport request or more docs) by now. That has been the trend in the last 2 years. But I heard nothing and I was hoping January is the month, but I guess maybe Feb :)

On the other hand, maybe silence is a good thing? I mean if they had issues with my application, wouldn't they have contacted me by now?

Still waiting patiently and I expect the notes to arrive in 2 weeks and I'll have a better idea of what's going on.

NKT should be any moment now, literally.

Good luck to everyone.
I agree with you Moh. Silence is a good sign that everything is okay with your file and you will get a passport request in February. Nevertheless, I will suggest you have the additional documents ready. Like communication since you filed, Should they ask.

NKT, I am certain you will hear something positive in February as well.

All the best to all
 

MEKUS

Star Member
Aug 28, 2014
54
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
3-11-2014
AOR Received.
20-1-2015
File Transfer...
27-1-2015
Med's Done....
25-9-2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
12-5-2015
VISA ISSUED...
1-6-2015
LANDED..........
16-9-2015
Everyone!
Received my SA on Jan. 27th. and my file has now been transferred to Accra. I have months to wait but I am glad the first stage is over.
Congrats Ghanaboy you deserve the best. Your patience has paid off.
We will all be with our loved ones soon. Waiting and anticipation makes love even stronger.

Good luck to all!