Thread for Acrra Ghana applicants

[colmiz]

Hey! You mean from our lawyer to see if it's been received? No not yet. And our medical expires on Saturday.
It's so weird how some people's it shows received and others no. Remember how the older folks on the forum said not to worry about it showing up, but it seems newer people on here have had theirs shown since the beginning-ish. Weird.

Oh no. I hope and pray they start working on your file soon n you get an extention..so weird how new applicants are getting word on their medicals and we're still waiting. ...

 

[becos]

Oh no. I hope and pray they start working on your file soon n you get an extention..so weird how new applicants are getting word on their medicals and we're still waiting. ...

It sucks right. It appears they have at least contacted all July applicants who are present on this forum. Now on to August I hope....
what really sucks too though is that even if we heard soon, plane tickets from Ghana to Canada are soooooo expensive. Twice the price! And prices don't go down until mid September.

 

[Praise 77]

Hi Praise77, I'm sorry to hear you're still waiting. My suggestion would be you contact your MP. Emailing the ministers office won't do anything in regards to the specifics of your application. Also you're unfortunately not quite over the "processing time", it's 16 months so I don't believe any one can truly intervene until after that. Start by contacting your MP to meet them and have them look into your file. They can't influence anything however, they can see where you're at in the process. Good luck.

@ becos,
Thanks for the advise, yes I thought of that too it hasn't exceeded the processing time yet. My plan is to wait for the 16months before I involve anyone. By God grace i will receive positive respond back before the 16months. I Emailed AVO and they responded back that my application is in queue for review and they will contact me once decision is made. I have also requested GMC note.


Thanks

 

[Praise 77]

@ praise77 sorry for the late reply the email address is minister@cic.gc.ca for you to email them and have your concerns acknowledged and you can go to your local mp and ask them for updates on your file i see no harm in trying.

@queenanetor
No worries, Thanks

 

[becos]

@ becos,
Thanks for the advise, yes I thought of that too it hasn't exceeded the processing time yet. My plan is to wait for the 16months before I involve anyone. By God grace i will receive positive respond back before the 16months. I Emailed AVO and they responded back that my application is in queue for review and they will contact me once decision is made. I have also requested GMC note.


Thanks

That's so frustrating that you've been waiting this long. I'm sending you and your application positive energy. You must hear soon. Keep us posted.

 

[Praise 77]

That's so frustrating that you've been waiting this long. I'm sending you and your application positive energy. You must hear soon. Keep us posted.

@becos

thanks. yes I will you guys posted.

 

[Butterflygirl]

Does anyone know how long is Nigerian visitor visa valid for? There is no specification about expiry on it and I heard there are fines for overstaying your visa in Nigeria.

Basically you get 30 days to stay, if you plan to stay longer you need to go to the Embassy and request longer stay. Your spouse should know this. I unfortunately found out the hard way. I believe it was a $250 USD fine. So like $300 Canadian. I have a story to tell, inbox me if you want to hear it. Nigerians.......
Anyways been busy working like a dog. Plan to go back, renew vows, stay for a longer time, like 3 months wasn't enough. getting things in order. I have appeal in, but probably will do new application. Appeal takes too long. Waiting for blue notes. 120 days..... Doing what we got to do to be together since Canada government making it hard!! When it's true love, you got to do what you got to do!!!
Butterfly girl

 

[umuchima]

Hi Guys,

I wanted to correct something i noticed in this forum.



What are you applying for? (required)sponsoring a family member
Who are you sponsoring? (required)
If you have already applied, when did you apply?
Where are you applying from? (required) Canada

Spouse or common-law partner living outside Canada


Submitted before December 7, 2016

Processing time=

12 month(s) ?

Includes assessment of sponsor.

View your application status online

We’re working to finalize applications received before December 7, 2016 by the end of December 2017.

What are you applying for? (required)sponsoring a family member
Who are you sponsoring? (required)
If you have already applied, when did you apply?
Where are you applying from? (required) NIGERIA/GHANA



Spouse or common-law partner living outside Canada


Submitted before December 7, 2016

processing time=

16 month(s) ?

Includes assessment of sponsor.

View your application status online

We’re working to finalize applications received before December 7, 2016 by the end of December 2017.

 

[umuchima]

@ becos,
Thanks for the advise, yes I thought of that too it hasn't exceeded the processing time yet. My plan is to wait for the 16months before I involve anyone. By God grace i will receive positive respond back before the 16months. I Emailed AVO and they responded back that my application is in queue for review and they will contact me once decision is made. I have also requested GMC note.


Thanks

where did you apply from? If your application was transferred from Canada to Ghana, then it's 12 months..

 

[becos]

where did you apply from? If your application was transferred from Canada to Ghana, then it's 12 months..

Unfortunately, that's not how it works. It is deceiving. The processing time is based on where the person is from (for outland apps). When you click on outland app you have to put in the PA's country. So for Ghanaians and Nigerians it's 16 months. I know this because my lawyer has said that and brought up the CIC processing times in multiple conversations. I don't know why it gives the option of saying from Canada. Doesn't make sense. All applications whether or not you as the spouse send it from in Canada or outside Canada are first processed through the Mississauga office and then distributed appropriately. Ottawa receives USA apps and most of those who are applying inland. Anyone else goes to their home country assigned visa office.

 

[xls]

Unfortunately, that's not how it works. It is deceiving. The processing time is based on where the person is from (for outland apps). When you click on outland app you have to put in the PA's country. So for Ghanaians and Nigerians it's 16 months. I know this because my lawyer has said that and brought up the CIC processing times in multiple conversations. I don't know why it gives the option of saying from Canada. Doesn't make sense. All applications whether or not you as the spouse send it from in Canada or outside Canada are first processed through the Mississauga office and then distributed appropriately. Ottawa receives USA apps and most of those who are applying inland. Anyone else goes to their home country assigned visa office.

The processing time in other countries are also round the 16 month timeline:

"Spouse or common-law partner living outside Canada
Submitted before December 7, 2016

Senegal



13 month(s) ?

Includes assessment of sponsor.

View your application status online

We’re working to finalize applications received before December 7, 2016 by the end of December 2017"

This is what it says for applications from Senegal but I have seen applications sent o Dakar processed in less than 5 months.

Accra is just something else.

 

[becos]

The processing time in other countries are also round the 16 month timeline:

"Spouse or common-law partner living outside Canada
Submitted before December 7, 2016

Senegal



13 month(s) ?

Includes assessment of sponsor.

View your application status online

We’re working to finalize applications received before December 7, 2016 by the end of December 2017"

This is what it says for applications from Senegal but I have seen applications sent o Dakar processed in less than 5 months.

Accra is just something else.

The 16 months or 13 months are insane processing times. And you're right, for other countries it seems even more of a joke, 5 months instead of the 13 stated. For Accra however, it's brutal.

 

[LastOnesLeft]

Hello Everyone, I just got my admission for my sister to college to come study here in Canada, I have paid half of the tuition fee that's required now she wants to go apply for her visa paper application. Please if you guys could give me details information on what and what I should do and document required I would really appreciate

 

[becos]

Hello Everyone, I just got my admission for my sister to college to come study here in Canada, I have paid half of the tuition fee that's required now she wants to go apply for her visa paper application. Please if you guys could give me details information on what and what I should do and document required I would really appreciate

Hi there LastOnesLeft. I don't believe there are many people in here with experience for student visas but some might come out of the works. I know of one only who was around a few months ago. You might be better to join a thread for student visas, they would have more info and could help you figure out your next steps. Best of luck.

 

[waitingInTO]

I just helped my cousin submit his.

• Pretend you are someone with her demographics (not her real info of course) and Check eligibility: http://www.cic.gc.ca/ctc-vac/getting-started.asp
• Once you have passed the eligibility, you can download all the forms relevant to the situation so she can print and fill out for practice before filling out for real and uploading online later.

• IMM1294E
• IMM5275B_1
• IMM5475E
• IMM5645E
• IMM5739_1

• Cover Letter
• Proof of Funds
• Photographs
• Do upfront medical:

City: Accra
Name: Adrian Oddoye
Address: Akai House Clinic,
No 1, 6th Circular Road,,
Cantonments,
Telephone: (233) 0302 784 772/773/774
Spoken Languages: English

City: Accra
Name: IOM Accra International Organization for Migration
Address: Migration Health Division MHD,
17 Ridge Road, Roman Ridge,
Telephone: (233) 0 307 01 20 51 /244 33 58 56
Spoken Languages:​

• create a gckey account
• upload docs (including medical receipt)
• log in as them, submit and pay the $150 fee. It's best to pay for them via credit card as the other methods are too cumbersome.

becos is correct though, you will find better support in other threads.