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canadian2002

Star Member
Nov 18, 2017
120
125
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Vienna
App. Filed.......
11-10-2017
AOR Received.
22-11-2018
File Transfer...
04-12-2017
Med's Request
27-11-2017
Med's Done....
29-11-2017
Passport Req..
01-06-2018
VISA ISSUED...
18-06-2018
LANDED..........
20-06-2018
Hi everyone, October applicant (my husband is actually the PA, I’m the sponsor). Our application will be processed by Vienna, we received AOR2 December 4, and BGC started processing on December 7. Just curious for those recently commenting, is your BGC in process and you’ve been waiting all this time? I know BGC can be a lengthy step but I was hoping 2-3 months at most if your file is fairly straight forward...
 
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RinaMuhaxhiri

Star Member
Dec 11, 2017
121
101
Visa Office......
Vienna
App. Filed.......
15-08-2017
Doc's Request.
20-09-2017 (Background A)
AOR Received.
20-09-2017
File Transfer...
06-10-2017
Med's Request
29-09-2017
Med's Done....
10-10-2017
Passport Req..
01-06-2018
Hi everyone, October applicant (my husband is actually the PA, I’m the sponsor). Our application will be processed by Vienna, we received AOR2 December 4, and BGC started processing on December 7. Just curious for those recently commenting, is your BGC in process and you’ve been waiting all this time? I know BGC can be a lengthy step but I was hoping 2-3 months at most if your file is fairly straight forward...
Hey! Welcome :), Sounds like they started yours super quick. Where did you see that they started your background check?
My application was sent to Vienna on October 6th and they started processing on October 10th. Since then I have no update about them doing a background check or anything.
 

canadian2002

Star Member
Nov 18, 2017
120
125
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Vienna
App. Filed.......
11-10-2017
AOR Received.
22-11-2018
File Transfer...
04-12-2017
Med's Request
27-11-2017
Med's Done....
29-11-2017
Passport Req..
01-06-2018
VISA ISSUED...
18-06-2018
LANDED..........
20-06-2018
Hey! Welcome :), Sounds like they started yours super quick. Where did you see that they started your background check?
My application was sent to Vienna on October 6th and they started processing on October 10th. Since then I have no update about them doing a background check or anything.
Thank you! :) My husband saw it in GCkey, under Background check, it initially said “you application is in progress we will notify you when we begin your background check” then that changed to “we are processing your background check”

I was pretty happy it was started earlier I expected a longer delay after the transfer. I’m not sure if it has anything to do with this, but the day before BGC started we sent the Vienna VO another scan of the PCC because we were worried about the photocopy on the one first uploaded through GCkey. Just sent a message explaining we’re being precautionary and sending a copy because we were worried something wasn’t legible. They responded the next day to the PA’s email and said “received, thank you” then same day BGC started. I have no idea if that kick started something or it was pure coincidence :rolleyes:
 

RinaMuhaxhiri

Star Member
Dec 11, 2017
121
101
Visa Office......
Vienna
App. Filed.......
15-08-2017
Doc's Request.
20-09-2017 (Background A)
AOR Received.
20-09-2017
File Transfer...
06-10-2017
Med's Request
29-09-2017
Med's Done....
10-10-2017
Passport Req..
01-06-2018
Thank you! :) My husband saw it in GCkey, under Background check, it initially said “you application is in progress we will notify you when we begin your background check” then that changed to “we are processing your background check”

I was pretty happy it was started earlier I expected a longer delay after the transfer. I’m not sure if it has anything to do with this, but the day before BGC started we sent the Vienna VO another scan of the PCC because we were worried about the photocopy on the one first uploaded through GCkey. Just sent a message explaining we’re being precautionary and sending a copy because we were worried something wasn’t legible. They responded the next day to the PA’s email and said “received, thank you” then same day BGC started. I have no idea if that kick started something or it was pure coincidence :rolleyes:
I think I will send them an email, because You applied after me and your background check started almost right after it was forwarded to the Vienna VO, where as I have been waiting for over two months and my background check has not started yet. My application was never returned and I have provided all the needed information :( I am sooo happy that yours seems to be going quickly though
 

canadian2002

Star Member
Nov 18, 2017
120
125
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Vienna
App. Filed.......
11-10-2017
AOR Received.
22-11-2018
File Transfer...
04-12-2017
Med's Request
27-11-2017
Med's Done....
29-11-2017
Passport Req..
01-06-2018
VISA ISSUED...
18-06-2018
LANDED..........
20-06-2018
I think I will send them an email, because You applied after me and your background check started almost right after it was forwarded to the Vienna VO, where as I have been waiting for over two months and my background check has not started yet. My application was never returned and I have provided all the needed information :( I am sooo happy that yours seems to be going quickly though
Thank you and I’m sorry to hear that! I hope some good news comes your way as soon as possible!
 
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Sziszike

Star Member
Feb 22, 2017
68
21
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Vienna
Job Offer........
Yes
App. Filed.......
08-07-2016
Doc's Request.
29-09-2016 , 05-04-2017
AOR Received.
08-08-2016
File Transfer...
22-08-2016
Med's Request
21-10-2016
Med's Done....
07-11-2016
Interview........
18-10-2016
VISA ISSUED...
16-02-2018
Hello,
Is there anyone else waiting from 2016.
It is frustrating, last time they asked for a new pasport pictures, but that was a month ago.I wrote them a message end of November I got a reply in a few days, saying they received the pictures and they will inform me think that Vienna office is sleeping. :(
 

balkan17

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Sep 5, 2017
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Hello,
Is there anyone else waiting from 2016.
It is frustrating, last time they asked for a new pasport pictures, but that was a month ago.I wrote them a message end of November I got a reply in a few days, saying they received the pictures and they will inform me think that Vienna office is sleeping. :(
Very, very slow ...
 

RinaMuhaxhiri

Star Member
Dec 11, 2017
121
101
Visa Office......
Vienna
App. Filed.......
15-08-2017
Doc's Request.
20-09-2017 (Background A)
AOR Received.
20-09-2017
File Transfer...
06-10-2017
Med's Request
29-09-2017
Med's Done....
10-10-2017
Passport Req..
01-06-2018
Hello,
Is there anyone else waiting from 2016.
It is frustrating, last time they asked for a new pasport pictures, but that was a month ago.I wrote them a message end of November I got a reply in a few days, saying they received the pictures and they will inform me think that Vienna office is sleeping. :(
when did you apply and from what country?
 

Sziszike

Star Member
Feb 22, 2017
68
21
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Vienna
Job Offer........
Yes
App. Filed.......
08-07-2016
Doc's Request.
29-09-2016 , 05-04-2017
AOR Received.
08-08-2016
File Transfer...
22-08-2016
Med's Request
21-10-2016
Med's Done....
07-11-2016
Interview........
18-10-2016
VISA ISSUED...
16-02-2018
when did you apply and from what country?
We applied July 2016.
From Hungary.
My lawyer saying everything is finished we are only wating for the final decision.
We did hoped that it will be finished by Christmas, but
 

RinaMuhaxhiri

Star Member
Dec 11, 2017
121
101
Visa Office......
Vienna
App. Filed.......
15-08-2017
Doc's Request.
20-09-2017 (Background A)
AOR Received.
20-09-2017
File Transfer...
06-10-2017
Med's Request
29-09-2017
Med's Done....
10-10-2017
Passport Req..
01-06-2018
We applied July 2016.
From Hungary.
My lawyer saying everything is finished we are only wating for the final decision.
We did hoped that it will be finished by Christmas, but
Hmm.. To be honest I think that this comes down to the lawyer. Lawyers are busy people, i’m sure they are working more cases than just one. I remember a friend of mine had her application returned because the lawyer forgot to respond to a request. I very honestly believe that it is the lawyer who is being slow with the paper work and responding to their requests.
 

John013

Hero Member
Jun 17, 2017
452
115
The Netherlands
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Vienna
App. Filed.......
29-05-2017
AOR Received.
27-06-2017
File Transfer...
03-07-2017
Med's Request
02-11-2017
Med's Done....
06-11-2017
VISA ISSUED...
31-08-2018
LANDED..........
06-10-2018
Hi everyone, October applicant (my husband is actually the PA, I’m the sponsor). Our application will be processed by Vienna, we received AOR2 December 4, and BGC started processing on December 7. Just curious for those recently commenting, is your BGC in process and you’ve been waiting all this time? I know BGC can be a lengthy step but I was hoping 2-3 months at most if your file is fairly straight forward...
Thats crazy im a may applicant and they havent even started my BGC yet. :(
 
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canadian2002

Star Member
Nov 18, 2017
120
125
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Vienna
App. Filed.......
11-10-2017
AOR Received.
22-11-2018
File Transfer...
04-12-2017
Med's Request
27-11-2017
Med's Done....
29-11-2017
Passport Req..
01-06-2018
VISA ISSUED...
18-06-2018
LANDED..........
20-06-2018
@John013 @Macedon90

sorry to hear that guys... but I've seen from the google spreadsheet that some applicants have BGC in process for only a of couple days and then DM and/or PPR appear suddenly. Others are stuck at BGC for months and months on end without explanation. So if you haven't heard anything, it might not mean that nothing at all is happening. I really wish you all the best in the remainder of the process!
 
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mizzcheviouz

Full Member
Apr 19, 2017
46
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App. Filed.......
27-04-2017
AOR Received.
30-05-2017
Med's Request
05-06-2017
Med's Done....
23-06-2017
Hey Guys!
my name is Rina, I live in Alberta. I have been following this thread for a bit but I only just now created an account to share my progress.

I applied to sponsor my spouse who lives in Kosovo (He is the principle applicant for the immigration and permanent residency)
I am probably just very impatient,
but August 15th 2017 my application was received by CIC. They started processing it on Sept 20th 2017. Sept 29th I got the email asking for the principle applicant to complete the medical exam. The medical exam was successful and he passed! On October 6th the application was forwarded to the VO in Vienna (before my spouse even did his medical exam wth??), and on October 10th they started processing it.

Since then I have not had any updates (No AOR or anything) How long after your applications were sent to Vienna did you receive any updates?
Our application was sent to Vienna on July 4th and I have no updates. Background check hasn’t even started, so maybe you will be waiting for a bit before they send you any updates
 

John013

Hero Member
Jun 17, 2017
452
115
The Netherlands
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Vienna
App. Filed.......
29-05-2017
AOR Received.
27-06-2017
File Transfer...
03-07-2017
Med's Request
02-11-2017
Med's Done....
06-11-2017
VISA ISSUED...
31-08-2018
LANDED..........
06-10-2018
@John013 @Macedon90

sorry to hear that guys... but I've seen from the google spreadsheet that some applicants have BGC in process for only a of couple days and then DM and/or PPR appear suddenly. Others are stuck at BGC for months and months on end without explanation. So if you haven't heard anything, it might not mean that nothing at all is happening. I really wish you all the best in the remainder of the process!
Yeah some of us just have bad luck, I'm happy your application is progressing quickly though, it shows us Vienna applications that at least something is happening over there.
 
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