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Thread for Acrra Ghana applicants

babajydo

Star Member
Mar 24, 2017
117
115
Lagos, Nigeria
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Accra
App. Filed.......
23-02-2017
AOR Received.
13-03-2017
File Transfer...
16-04-2017
Med's Request
Upfront, Passed.
Passport Req..
17-11-2017
ok guys..so that there is no error in the documents i am to submit...cos i dont see them asking for police clearance which i expect to have expired since it is only valid for 3 months..but from what am reading..they have only requested for passport and passport photographs..pls help me out!!

YOUR IMMIGRANT VISA(S) APPEAR(S) READY TO BE ISSUED, IF THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN YOUR FAMILY CONFIGURATION. IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY CHANGES, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE BEFORE PROCEEDING.

PASSPORT(S)



You are asked to submit your passport(s) and documentation BY COURIER within 15 days. We recommend DHL courier, using a pre-paid return envelope.



OR



Applicants residing in Ghana



You may also use the services of VFS Global Ghana by following the instructions on their website at: http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/ghana/ under the “Passport Transmission Services” section.



Applicants residing in Nigeria (Passport Submission Only)



You may use the services of VFS Global Nigeria by following the instructions on their website at:

http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/Nigeria/ under the “Passport Transmission Services” section. If you received a letter requesting additional documents, please use a courier service.



Please note that submission of passport(s) in person will not be accepted at the Canadian High Commission.





The visa(s) will be valid until the expiry of your medical results(2017/12/20) or until the expiry of your passports, whichever is earliest. As the validity of your visa(s) has been already established and is limited to a fixed date, it CANNOT be extended under any circumstances. We therefore urge you to read and follow carefully the instructions outlined in this letter without delay.



PHOTOGRAPHS



You must also provide two passport photos for every person receiving a visa on your application. Photograph specifications can be found at: www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/5445EB-e.pdf. Print the specifications and bring them with you to a commercial photographer. A visa will not be issued if your photo does not match the specifications listed in the link above.



**** PLEASE NOTE:

Failure to provide the required travel document(s) within 15 days from the date of this letter will lead us to conclude that you are no longer interested in immigrating to Canada and your application will be refused based on the information that is available in your file. Once the application is refused, you would be able to reapply, but you would be required to submit a new application and pay a new processing fee. The new application would be assessed according to the Canadian Immigration legislations in force at the time that the new application was filed.



Please note that we will strive to meet the foregoing service standards. However, there may 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.



Kindly be informed that we will not respond to status update queries once you have submitted your passports. We ask for your patience while we prepare your 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 IMM008 and Additional Family Information forms. Failure to comply may result in a delay in the issuance of your visa.

☐ PASSPORTS: Ensure you read and follow the points below:

  • 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 follow the photo specifications outlined in the following link: www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/5445EB-e.pdf. Ensure they are taken with a WHITE BACKGROUND and that the SIZE OF THE FACE is between 31 – 36 mm. Photos should 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.

☐ MEDICAL EXAMS AND POLICE CLEARANCES: This is relevant only if specifically requested and not already provided. If you must provide these documents, be sure to complete your medical exams and submit your police clearances either AT THE SAME TIME or BEFORE you submit your passport.
 

Cutie101

Hero Member
May 28, 2017
437
213
Category........
FAM
You are sending your passport and 2 recent passport photos. If there is any changes to your family info then you can update and send if no changes then still I would send same information with that form.

No police clearance required as it' stipulated below they did not request it.

Omg congrats when did the email come in Canadian time please ahahhahahaha... I'm jus happy and monitoring my email like crazyyyy
 
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babajydo

Star Member
Mar 24, 2017
117
115
Lagos, Nigeria
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Accra
App. Filed.......
23-02-2017
AOR Received.
13-03-2017
File Transfer...
16-04-2017
Med's Request
Upfront, Passed.
Passport Req..
17-11-2017
You are sending your passport and 2 recent passport photos. If there is any changes to your family info then you can update and send if no changes then still I would send same information with that form.

No police clearance required as it' stipulated below they did not request it.

Omg congrats when did the email come in Canadian time please ahahhahahaha... I'm jus happy and monitoring my email like crazyyyy
Canadian time would be 5:19am Ontario and 3:19am Vancouver time
 

Ugoswife

Hero Member
Jan 7, 2017
388
298
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
3rd October2016
AOR Received.
26th October 2016
File Transfer...
3rd November, 2016 ; 15th November In process in Accra
Med's Done....
2nd April, 2016
Canadian time would be 5:19am Ontario and 3:19am Vancouver time
Police reports are valid for one year for immigration purposes. Its always best to focus on doing what your own letter says.
 

jellyfish_smile

Star Member
Apr 10, 2017
57
47
ok guys..so that there is no error in the documents i am to submit...cos i dont see them asking for police clearance which i expect to have expired since it is only valid for 3 months..but from what am reading..they have only requested for passport and passport photographs..pls help me out!!

YOUR IMMIGRANT VISA(S) APPEAR(S) READY TO BE ISSUED, IF THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN YOUR FAMILY CONFIGURATION. IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY CHANGES, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE BEFORE PROCEEDING.

PASSPORT(S)



You are asked to submit your passport(s) and documentation BY COURIER within 15 days. We recommend DHL courier, using a pre-paid return envelope.



OR



Applicants residing in Ghana



You may also use the services of VFS Global Ghana by following the instructions on their website at: http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/ghana/ under the “Passport Transmission Services” section.



Applicants residing in Nigeria (Passport Submission Only)



You may use the services of VFS Global Nigeria by following the instructions on their website at:

http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/Nigeria/ under the “Passport Transmission Services” section. If you received a letter requesting additional documents, please use a courier service.



Please note that submission of passport(s) in person will not be accepted at the Canadian High Commission.





The visa(s) will be valid until the expiry of your medical results(2017/12/20) or until the expiry of your passports, whichever is earliest. As the validity of your visa(s) has been already established and is limited to a fixed date, it CANNOT be extended under any circumstances. We therefore urge you to read and follow carefully the instructions outlined in this letter without delay.



PHOTOGRAPHS



You must also provide two passport photos for every person receiving a visa on your application. Photograph specifications can be found at: www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/5445EB-e.pdf. Print the specifications and bring them with you to a commercial photographer. A visa will not be issued if your photo does not match the specifications listed in the link above.



**** PLEASE NOTE:

Failure to provide the required travel document(s) within 15 days from the date of this letter will lead us to conclude that you are no longer interested in immigrating to Canada and your application will be refused based on the information that is available in your file. Once the application is refused, you would be able to reapply, but you would be required to submit a new application and pay a new processing fee. The new application would be assessed according to the Canadian Immigration legislations in force at the time that the new application was filed.



Please note that we will strive to meet the foregoing service standards. However, there may 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.



Kindly be informed that we will not respond to status update queries once you have submitted your passports. We ask for your patience while we prepare your 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 IMM008 and Additional Family Information forms. Failure to comply may result in a delay in the issuance of your visa.

☐ PASSPORTS: Ensure you read and follow the points below:

  • 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 follow the photo specifications outlined in the following link: www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/5445EB-e.pdf. Ensure they are taken with a WHITE BACKGROUND and that the SIZE OF THE FACE is between 31 – 36 mm. Photos should 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.

☐ MEDICAL EXAMS AND POLICE CLEARANCES: This is relevant only if specifically requested and not already provided. If you must provide these documents, be sure to complete your medical exams and submit your police clearances either AT THE SAME TIME or BEFORE you submit your passport.
They haven't sent me email yet to this effect, just a call from Accra to confirm if I can travel before 7th of December which I said I need to consult with my spouse first before I can give conclusive answer and the lady said she will call back on Monday morning. Do I have course for concern?
 

babajydo

Star Member
Mar 24, 2017
117
115
Lagos, Nigeria
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Accra
App. Filed.......
23-02-2017
AOR Received.
13-03-2017
File Transfer...
16-04-2017
Med's Request
Upfront, Passed.
Passport Req..
17-11-2017
Police reports are valid for one year for immigration purposes. Its always best to focus on doing what your own letter says.
thank you..i'll just stick to what they have asked for my own case
 
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Stellalawrence

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Nov 3, 2017
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You are sending your passport and 2 recent passport photos. If there is any changes to your family info then you can update and send if no changes then still I would send same information with that form.

No police clearance required as it' stipulated below they did not request it.

Omg congrats when did the email come in Canadian time please ahahhahahaha... I'm jus happy and monitoring my email like crazyyyy
Congratulations dear... I’m so excited I’m march 8th applicant. Fingers crossed
 
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Stellalawrence

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Nov 3, 2017
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On a lighter note, I am January 25th applicant, I got a somewhat good news from avo few hours ago. A lady called me and asked if I could be able to travel before 7th of December. I suppose as my medical expires on the 5th or that 6th. Don't know if I should be happy or sad considering all the news from yesterday. Please I need advice, what is the cheapest fare one can get from lagos to Winnipeg at this point? Desperate times calls for desperate measures.
Congrats dear
 
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