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Thread for Acrra Ghana applicants

waitingInTO

Hero Member
Nov 14, 2016
276
181
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
AVO
App. Filed.......
11-10-2016
AOR Received.
02-11-2016
File Transfer...
15-11-2016
Med's Request
24-10-2017
Med's Done....
Upfront - passed
Interview........
Not required
Passport Req..
24-10-2017 Submitted 01-12-2017
VISA ISSUED...
23-12-2017
LANDED..........
before end of the year
JOSH717 said:
@ waitinginTo ...and others....I've never ordered for GCMS notes before, but I think its now necessary .How do I go about it.
HI JOSH717,
  • Have your spouse fill out this form, scan and email to you: Consent for an Access to Information and Personal Information Request (IMM 5744)
  • Then go to cic site and follow the steps on "How to make a request under the Access to Information Act"
  • Enter all the info


  • Be sure to to use the option that requires a $5 fee: "Access to information Act"
  • Attach the form your spouse sent to you.

  • Then pay your $5 online and submit
.
 

waitingInTO

Hero Member
Nov 14, 2016
276
181
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
AVO
App. Filed.......
11-10-2016
AOR Received.
02-11-2016
File Transfer...
15-11-2016
Med's Request
24-10-2017
Med's Done....
Upfront - passed
Interview........
Not required
Passport Req..
24-10-2017 Submitted 01-12-2017
VISA ISSUED...
23-12-2017
LANDED..........
before end of the year
@house has anyone had mycic or ecas updated on a day other than Tuesday? I have read on these forums that it's only Tuesdays, I've been checking more frequently that that and am wondering if I should limit it once a week?
 

waitingInTO

Hero Member
Nov 14, 2016
276
181
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
AVO
App. Filed.......
11-10-2016
AOR Received.
02-11-2016
File Transfer...
15-11-2016
Med's Request
24-10-2017
Med's Done....
Upfront - passed
Interview........
Not required
Passport Req..
24-10-2017 Submitted 01-12-2017
VISA ISSUED...
23-12-2017
LANDED..........
before end of the year
andy2011 said:
Hi guys i want to know if a dependent child can travel to canda without spouseapplicant on permant residence visa ..spouse will come later
I would imagine so as an unaccompanied minor. However, I'm not sure if that is a good idea to have the child face immigration alone when they land. Find out if they will let you go and meet them in the immigration office when s/he arrives, because I don't think they are even legally allowed to question a minor without a legal custodian present.
 

waitingInTO

Hero Member
Nov 14, 2016
276
181
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
AVO
App. Filed.......
11-10-2016
AOR Received.
02-11-2016
File Transfer...
15-11-2016
Med's Request
24-10-2017
Med's Done....
Upfront - passed
Interview........
Not required
Passport Req..
24-10-2017 Submitted 01-12-2017
VISA ISSUED...
23-12-2017
LANDED..........
before end of the year
TeamCMOR said:
my answer would be yes. members of the house can also give their perspective . All the best
I agree with TeamCMOR, I don't think they explicitly requested the original copy of the Birth Certificate, so uploading the copied version should suffice. . Maybe I'm not reading your letter correctly, but I would hesitate to even send them the original version and send a copy as unless they asked for the original. From the application process, only the medical and police certificate have to be original.

I could be wrong though as I recall someone mentioning them holding on to his child's original forms recently, but I would have to check if they asked for the original in that case.
 

Nehemiah26

Full Member
Apr 27, 2016
46
0
Hey guys , when cic sends the ppr, do they email the applicant as well? Or they just send it to ur home address...thank you
 

boatswife

Star Member
May 5, 2012
96
4
Halifax, NS
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20-03-2016
Doc's Request.
09 -02-2017 new meds...police..sched A after interview
AOR Received.
12-05-2017
File Transfer...
17-05-2017
Med's Request
19-04-2017...For stepson...This was after PPR!
Med's Done....
11-07-2016 and 14-02-2017
Interview........
08-02-2017
Passport Req..
14-03-2017 sent in via dhl 20-03-17
VISA ISSUED...
03-05-2017
Just wanted to thank everyone for all your kind words...it means alot...as far as the talk re complaining...you have to be on this office! Keep up the good work! Avo is working is not that simple.Maybe they have limited staff but its how they treat people...timosky go back in history of this forum you will see the racism and negligance and abuse that this office has caused people...they treated my husband like a criminal I lodged a 4 page complaint about a certain officer...told them I did not want her touching my file this time...guess what she did not..I know for a fact its due to my complaint...even this time around this office held us up an extra year doing extra medicals that were not needed..I emailed them alot this time and made sure they were on top of things...it should not have taken a year since this was our 2nd time...deal with this office for 4 years while crying ecerynight and let me know if you still feel the same....I applaud the actions of those that are brave enough to have their voices heard...trust me its not in vain...congrats to all the ppr people and those that have their visas...for those waiting...keep the faith...you will win in the end...your day is coming!
 

Butterflygirl

Star Member
Nov 29, 2016
95
6
Visa Office......
Accra
App. Filed.......
17/05/2016
AOR Received.
27/07/2016
File Transfer...
11/08/2016
Med's Request
05/12/2016
Med's Done....
09/12/2016
Interview........
05-2017
Everyone, please just take a breath. We are all here for the same reason, to be reunited with our loved ones. It's the weekend, take it easy and come back with a positive attitude. There will be more PPR's...Visa pick up and more!!! :)
 

TeamCMOR

Star Member
Nov 27, 2016
183
7
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra, Ghana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-06-2016
Doc's Request.
Waived
AOR Received.
05-07-2016
File Transfer...
SA August 11,2016
Med's Request
Passed
Med's Done....
03-05-2016
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Mar 16, 2017
VISA ISSUED...
April 6, 2017
LANDED..........
April 25 2017
boatswife said:
Just wanted to thank everyone for all your kind words...it means alot...as far as the talk re complaining...you have to be on this office! Keep up the good work! Avo is working is not that simple.Maybe they have limited staff but its how they treat people...timosky go back in history of this forum you will see the racism and negligance and abuse that this office has caused people...they treated my husband like a criminal I lodged a 4 page complaint about a certain officer...told them I did not want her touching my file this time...guess what she did not..I know for a fact its due to my complaint...even this time around this office held us up an extra year doing extra medicals that were not needed..I emailed them alot this time and made sure they were on top of things...it should not have taken a year since this was our 2nd time...deal with this office for 4 years while crying ecerynight and let me know if you still feel the same....I applaud the actions of those that are brave enough to have their voices heard...trust me its not in vain...congrats to all the ppr people and those that have their visas...for those waiting...keep the faith...you will win in the end...your day is coming!
Congradulations darling. you are the real MVP...my round of applause goes to you really. you have endure so much. truly God will only give u what u can bear and look at your testimony. ..just beautiful. I kept reading your story...am thinking wow and you still pressed on. you are an inspiration. Many blessings ahead for u and family darling. I blv your latter days will be greater than your former. Well done Boatswife. .Well done
 

TeamCMOR

Star Member
Nov 27, 2016
183
7
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra, Ghana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-06-2016
Doc's Request.
Waived
AOR Received.
05-07-2016
File Transfer...
SA August 11,2016
Med's Request
Passed
Med's Done....
03-05-2016
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Mar 16, 2017
VISA ISSUED...
April 6, 2017
LANDED..........
April 25 2017
Nehemiah26 said:
Hey guys , when cic sends the ppr, do they email the applicant as well? Or they just send it to ur home address...thank you
they send it to the sponsor and the applicant. ;) alot of the correspondence is by done by email. make sure you check your junk or spam mail at times too. Email is very efficient and they try to save paper lol. I don't know an instance where a letter was sent to the home address however I could be wrong.
 

TeamCMOR

Star Member
Nov 27, 2016
183
7
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra, Ghana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-06-2016
Doc's Request.
Waived
AOR Received.
05-07-2016
File Transfer...
SA August 11,2016
Med's Request
Passed
Med's Done....
03-05-2016
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Mar 16, 2017
VISA ISSUED...
April 6, 2017
LANDED..........
April 25 2017
waitingInTO said:
@house has anyone had mycic or ecas updated on a day other than Tuesday? I have read on these forums that it's only Tuesdays, I've been checking more frequently that that and am wondering if I should limit it once a week?
not yet
 

colmiz

Hero Member
Oct 6, 2016
208
72
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-09-2016
AOR Received.
13-10-2016
File Transfer...
28-10-2016
Med's Done....
02-11-2016
andy2011 said:
Hi guys i want to know if a dependent child can travel to canda without spouseapplicant on permant residence visa ..spouse will come later
Hi Andy,

Yes, a dependant child can travel to canada alone on a permanent residence visa. I was sponsored to canada at the age of 9. I travelled on my own. A flight attendant made sure I was ok the whole trip. At the stop over, there was a special room where all other children travelling alone were placed. I remember once reaching canada, they asked of my parents names. My parents were in a waiting room which had a glass that separated them from myself and the immigration officer. I was asked if I knew them. And with my answers, and my little brothers reaction upon seeing me made the officers assured.... your daughter will be fine. How old is she?
 

boatswife

Star Member
May 5, 2012
96
4
Halifax, NS
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20-03-2016
Doc's Request.
09 -02-2017 new meds...police..sched A after interview
AOR Received.
12-05-2017
File Transfer...
17-05-2017
Med's Request
19-04-2017...For stepson...This was after PPR!
Med's Done....
11-07-2016 and 14-02-2017
Interview........
08-02-2017
Passport Req..
14-03-2017 sent in via dhl 20-03-17
VISA ISSUED...
03-05-2017
Team cmor...your words are so wonderful..it brought tears to my eyes...I hope my testimoney can help someone...never ever give up..fight for your spouse...there are times this process can even break down your marriage...never ever give up..be strong and have faith..nobody can take it from you...the road is long..the waiting is hard...its not for the weak of heart but love and faith trumps all!! ...waiting in to..I used to log in ecas everyday..my status has yet to change...same with my cic..everything the same as a month ago...in the end when we got ppr request...I emailed the office a very polite email saying I know they are busy but its past 30 days..and could they plz update within 5 mins they emailed me the ppr
 

boatswife

Star Member
May 5, 2012
96
4
Halifax, NS
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20-03-2016
Doc's Request.
09 -02-2017 new meds...police..sched A after interview
AOR Received.
12-05-2017
File Transfer...
17-05-2017
Med's Request
19-04-2017...For stepson...This was after PPR!
Med's Done....
11-07-2016 and 14-02-2017
Interview........
08-02-2017
Passport Req..
14-03-2017 sent in via dhl 20-03-17
VISA ISSUED...
03-05-2017
Jay...in your letter did it mention they would make a decision in 30 days? For us they made us wait it out until the 35th day...others got fast decisions the day avo got their info...guess it depends on the officer maybe
 

boatswife

Star Member
May 5, 2012
96
4
Halifax, NS
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20-03-2016
Doc's Request.
09 -02-2017 new meds...police..sched A after interview
AOR Received.
12-05-2017
File Transfer...
17-05-2017
Med's Request
19-04-2017...For stepson...This was after PPR!
Med's Done....
11-07-2016 and 14-02-2017
Interview........
08-02-2017
Passport Req..
14-03-2017 sent in via dhl 20-03-17
VISA ISSUED...
03-05-2017
Butterfly girl you are right..we need to be peaceful..the office there is very busy...however everytime they touch your file and work on it they are required to update it into the gcms notes...from those notes you will know everytime your file is worked on...its a requirement on their side to document what they do and why..it also protects them this way...mps cant do alot unless your file is past their listed process time...I hope the new system in place gives quicker process time...if you need help with your interview questions plz feel free to message me...
 

jay9132

Star Member
Dec 4, 2014
108
6
Accra
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
1/06/2016
Doc's Request.
None
Nomination.....
None
AOR Received.
11/08/2016
IELTS Request
N/a
File Transfer...
11/08/ 2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
27/04/2016
Interview........
weaved
Passport Req..
3/04/ 2017
VISA ISSUED...
10/04/2017
LANDED..........
24/04/2017
Yes,the ether said 30days but I believe the birth certificate is all they are waiting for.i will send them the colour copy on Monday whiles my wife will be sending them the original too through Dhl.for us,we decided if they don't return the original,e will go get another copy.we don't want to risk sending in only photocopy when the original is what they meant.i need them to send the ppr fast enough so I don't have to repeat Medicals.if it wasn't that document,am sure,ppr will have been sent and since they needed to make a decision on the YES/NO 2yrs condition,I needed to have the certificate to confirm what I said on the form about my second daughter