Thread for Acrra Ghana applicants

[babajydo]

Hello House.

I’m very happy to inform you all that God has come through for us. 394 days after we started this process, we have finally received PPR today. The journey is pretty much over and needless to say, we are over the moon.
I’m going to briefly go through our timeline for the people who might be interested.

Application filed - Sept 19th, 2016.
Upfront Medicals - August 30th, 2016
Sponsorship Approval - Oct 26th, 2016
Accra started processing - Nov 7th 2016
Redo Medical request - Oct 12th, 2017
Medical redone - Oct 17th, 2017
PPR - Oct 18th, 2017

We applied for GCMS notes 3 times in between. Once in March, again in May and then September.

I contacted my MP’s office sometime in August to help us reach out to Accra but they pretty much told us there was nothing they could do for us till our application exceeded 17months (God forbid).

We also sent in additional proof of relationship twice. The first time, we sent more pictures with captions explaining when and where they were taken. The second time, we sent pictures along with screenshots of WhatsApp convos and my ticket/Passport stamps from my recent visit to Nigeria in July. Both times, we sent our documents through webform (Case Specific Enquiry) and directly to the email address for the Accra office.

In August, we also emailed the ministers office but we never got any response.

That’s pretty much what this process was for us. It was reaaaally long and reaaaally tough, but it has ended in praise.

Thanks so much to everyone who has contributed in any way at all to this forum. I don’t know how I’d have survived this heartbreaking process without this forum.

To everyone who’s waiting, I know it is easier said than done because not too long ago, I too was on the receiving end of this advice...but just hang in there. Your time will come and when it does, you’ll forget about the tough part pretty fast. GOODLUCK EVERYONE!

CONGRATULATIONS MRSKOJ ....and thanks for sharing your experience with us

 

[Denne]

Hello everyone
I submitted a sponsorship application to sponsor my wife since September 30 2016 cic requesting additional documents . My question is is it normal to request additional documents at this stage? Did anyone in the house receive a request to submit additional documents lately

This appears perfectly normal. August 2016 applicant. Requested for additional documents in August 2017 and nothing more from even after many follow ups,
I am just waiting patiently and hoping for progress by December as that is there target deadline,

Congratulations to all who have seen progress or are currently with their love ones .
Been following thread sporadically as my heart can take only so much.
Love you guys and thanks for sharing.

 

[tender]

Hello everyone
I submitted a sponsorship application to sponsor my wife since September 30 2016 cic requesting additional documents . My question is is it normal to request additional documents at this stage? Did anyone in the house receive a request to submit additional documents lately

It depends on what they ask you to submit or prove. Did they say you should prove genuineness of marriage your marriage or did they give you a specific thing to submit? Some of us here got specific thing to submit . Tell us what they asked you so we can help guide you. Every documents they ask for have their guidelines.

 

[bakanomics]

Hi prospective PPR expectant....Pls do we have any 2017 applicant who has received PPR most especially January and February applicants ?

 

[treasure t]

Hello everyone
I submitted a sponsorship application to sponsor my wife since September 30 2016 cic requesting additional documents . My question is is it normal to request additional documents at this stage? Did anyone in the house receive a request to submit additional documents lately

I know of someone who applied September 2016 and just like you was asked for additional documents this month. It is nothing to worry about. Depending on what additional documents was requested. It could be they need further clarification on something

 

[babajydo]

Hi prospective PPR expectant....Pls do we have any 2017 applicant who has received PPR most especially January and February applicants ?

Yeah February applicant here...nothing yet from new applicants at the moment..AVO (Accra visa office is still trying to clear the backlog of old apps from 2016) hopefully it becomes straightforward and fast the moment they start new applications...

 

[Denne]

Hello house.
I jus got an email this morning from AVO inviting me for an interview and should come along with the following items ( Original documents )

* marriage cert (if not already submitted)
*proof of communication I.e photos letters, email, phone bills ( if not already submitted)
*Historical identification such as school documents, birth certificate, previous passport etc (if not already submitted)
PLEASE NOTE
Bring this letter, any relevant supporting document and your passport with you when you appear for your interview.
................................................................
We have already submitted all these docs to them both except the original marriage cert and my original school docs.
Please my people I need your advice on what exactly to do and what to expect from the interview.

 

[queenanetor]

Hello house.
I jus got an email this morning from AVO inviting me for an interview and should come along with the following items ( Original documents )

* marriage cert (if not already submitted)
*proof of communication I.e photos letters, email, phone bills ( if not already submitted)
*Historical identification such as school documents, birth certificate, previous passport etc (if not already submitted)
PLEASE NOTE
Bring this letter, any relevant supporting document and your passport with you when you appear for your interview.
................................................................
We have already submitted all these docs to them both except the original marriage cert and my original school docs.
Please my people I need your advice on what exactly to do and what to expect from the interview.

Just bring all that they ask you for even if you already submitted , That was the exact same things they ask from my husband however go over the initial application u submitted if you kept a copy and revise the answers you wrote.@Becos will be a great help to you she was for me and my husband goodluck

 

[Denne]

Just bring all that they ask you for even if you already submitted , That was the exact same things they ask from my husband however go over the initial application u submitted if you kept a copy and revise the answers you wrote.@Becos will be a great help to you she was for me and my husband goodluck

Ok thanks. getting much ready for them.

 

[Ugoswife]

Hello house.
I jus got an email this morning from AVO inviting me for an interview and should come along with the following items ( Original documents )

* marriage cert (if not already submitted)
*proof of communication I.e photos letters, email, phone bills ( if not already submitted)
*Historical identification such as school documents, birth certificate, previous passport etc (if not already submitted)
PLEASE NOTE
Bring this letter, any relevant supporting document and your passport with you when you appear for your interview.
................................................................
We have already submitted all these docs to them both except the original marriage cert and my original school docs.
Please my people I need your advice on what exactly to do and what to expect from the interview.

Sorry you're getting an interview request after additional doc request. I think you should take all that they have asked for whether you previously submitted them or not. For proof of communication, you should include newer chats,emails, calls etc. Dont limit your self to those since they asked for any other relevant documents as well. Focus on quality of evidence not just the quantity. If you can,take notarized letters from parents and close relatives attesting to your relationship, official documents of items you own together or where you are listed as each others spouse or next of kin. Be as thorough as you can and review interview questions with your spouse making sure your answers correspond to your original application. Dont be scared, if you properly prepare yourself, the end of the journey will be here in no time.

 

[Denne]

Sorry you're getting an interview request after additional doc request. I think you should take all that they have asked for whether you previously submitted them or not. For proof of communication, you should include newer chats,emails, calls etc. Dont limit your self to those since they asked for any other relevant documents as well. Focus on quality of evidence not just the quantity. If you can,take notarized letters from parents and close relatives attesting to your relationship, official documents of items you own together or where you are listed as each others spouse or next of kin. Be as thorough as you can and review interview questions with your spouse making sure your answers correspond to your original application. Dont be scared, if you properly prepare yourself, the end of the journey will be here in no time.

Ok, thanks.

 

[Tosode]

Hello house.
I jus got an email this morning from AVO inviting me for an interview and should come along with the following items ( Original documents )

* marriage cert (if not already submitted)
*proof of communication I.e photos letters, email, phone bills ( if not already submitted)
*Historical identification such as school documents, birth certificate, previous passport etc (if not already submitted)
PLEASE NOTE
Bring this letter, any relevant supporting document and your passport with you when you appear for your interview.
................................................................
We have already submitted all these docs to them both except the original marriage cert and my original school docs.
Please my people I need your advice on what exactly to do and what to expect from the interview.

There's nothing to be scared off, avo can be funny. U can still get most recent proof of communication alongside with the other two do cents u said u are yet to submit. Decision will be made on your interview day so go along with ur passport as requested.

Congrats in advance

 

[queenanetor]

Ok thanks. getting much ready for them.

inbox me if u have questions and need help

 

[queenanetor]

My husband sent off his passport to AVO this morning now we waitreceive pick up mail..feeling so excited

 

[Denne]

inbox me if u have questions and need help

@queenanetor, please I need to know some of those key questions they may ask in the interview hence your husband went through this?
I would appreciate your kind assistance in this.