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Mtunguyas

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Nov 30, 2017
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Nothing for now, I have wrote a mail to High commission this week asking for a status update. I have also ordered GCMS notes. So i hope atleast by end of March i will know something.
I check my profile and they say they need additional documents...yet i ve not received any email.
 

Mtunguyas

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Nov 30, 2017
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Nope .... not a single pin changed yet ☹☹☹
Been checking on the forums, the request for additional documents happens when you request for GCMS. First i was happy because i thought ,atleast someone touched my file, but its not the case.
 

BaNana82

Star Member
Jun 29, 2017
86
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Nairobi
Category........
Visa Office......
Nairobi
App. Filed.......
14-10-2016
AOR Received.
23-03-2017
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Med's Request
06-06-2017
Med's Done....
24-06-2017
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
01-11-2017
Been checking on the forums, the request for additional documents happens when you request for GCMS. First i was happy because i thought ,atleast someone touched my file, but its not the case.
Actually it does mean someone touched your file. You will see when the GCMS notes arrive. At times files lie untouched for a long period and the GCMS force someone to have a look at it
 

Mtunguyas

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Nov 30, 2017
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Actually it does mean someone touched your file. You will see when the GCMS notes arrive. At times files lie untouched for a long period and the GCMS force someone to have a look at it
Thats good to hear. I ve been waiting for a long time for their decision. How was your experience with the Nairobi visa office?
 

BaNana82

Star Member
Jun 29, 2017
86
44
Nairobi
Category........
Visa Office......
Nairobi
App. Filed.......
14-10-2016
AOR Received.
23-03-2017
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Med's Request
06-06-2017
Med's Done....
24-06-2017
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
01-11-2017
During the time I thought they took long with my file but looking at other people's stories I think it actually went well. Be prepared to apply for GCMS notes every month to help push them along though
 

Mtunguyas

Hero Member
Nov 30, 2017
283
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During the time I thought they took long with my file but looking at other people's stories I think it actually went well. Be prepared to apply for GCMS notes every month to help push them along though
I will do that. I hope to get PPR soon.
 

Mtunguyas

Hero Member
Nov 30, 2017
283
42
I wrote to the High Commission and for the second time they responded with the same default email..

This is an automatic acknowledgement of your e-mail addressed to the Canadian Visa office in Nairobi, Kenya.

DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL

This email address is intended for Immigration related case specific enquiries only
If you do not have a file in process with our services, please consult our Website for all general inquiries.

FOR CANADIANS CITIZENS REQUIRING URGENT CONSULAR (non-immigration) ASSISTANCE:
Please contact our Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa, which can assist you 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at sos@international.gc.ca or by calling 1-613-996-8885 (collect calls accepted).
This service is only intended for Canadian citizens in need of emergency consular assistance while abroad. We do not have information concerning immigration, permanent residence, or visas.

This office is responsible for the processing of:

Temporary resident visa (TRV) applications submitted by the Visa Application Centre in Kenya and Ethiopia and for the online submission of TRV from applicants located in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan.
Permanent Resident (PR) applications from applicants located in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan

If this is a request for case specific information the responsibility placed on us by the Privacy Act to protect all personal information precludes us from responding using e-mail unless we are able to verify that you are entitled/authorized to receive the case specific information.

If you are not the applicant or you are not authorized to receive the information, you will not receive a further reply to your e-mail. Please ensure adequate time has passed before making an enquiry. Please note that there are no same-day or walk-in services available at our office.

If you are the applicant, you must provide us with your:

Surname (Last name) - Exactly as it appears on passport or identity document;
Given name(s) (First name) - Exactly as it appears on passport or identity document;
Date of birth (YYYY-MM-DD);
Unique Client Identifier (UCI) number / Client ID number / Passport number ; and
Application number (V#, F#, EP#, E#, B# G#).

If you are a person to whom we are authorized to release information (written consent on the immigration file) you must provide us with the same information pertaining to your client.


**If you do not provide us with this information, we will be unable to process your request**

Please note

Citizenship and Immigration Canada can only communicate with you in one of our two (2) official languages: English or French.
E-mail is not a secure channel of communication. CIC is not liable for the unauthorized disclosure of personal information to or the misuse of that information by a third party where we took reasonable means to verify the identity of the party.

Service Standards

We will respond to case specific enquiries by e-mail within 5 working days for temporary residents and 28 working days for permanent residents. If your application is within processing times, a RESPONSE WILL NOT be sent. Do not send multiple requests.

Please note that we will not respond to e-mails concerning the following:

Requests to expedite processing of cases;
Processing of Permanent Resident Cards;
Processing of Citizenship applications;
Information about visiting, living, working or studying in Canada (please consult www.cic.gc.ca)
Refusals: there is no formal appeal process if your application for a temporary resident visa is refused. Should you wish to re-apply, you should do so only if your situation has changed substantively or you have significant new information to submit;


For More Information

For more information about CIC, please visit one of the following sites.

General information - visit www.cic.gc.ca
For a list of visa offices - visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/missions.asp
Application forms - visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/index.asp
Online applications : http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=799&top=23
Permanent Resident Card - visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/pr-card/index.asp
Sponsor your family - visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/index.asp
Immigrating to Canada - visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.asp
Refugees - visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/refugees/index.asp
Citizenship - visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/index.asp
Announcements/News Releases - visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/index.asp

For on-line services provided by CIC such as a change of address or to check your application status, visit www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/index.asp.

We do not confirm receipt of documents or passports. If you wish to provide additional documents via email, please send to NROBIIMDocument@international.gc.ca
 

sm2133

Star Member
May 18, 2017
50
9
I wrote to the High Commission and for the second time they responded with the same default email..

This is an automatic acknowledgement of your e-mail addressed to the Canadian Visa office in Nairobi, Kenya.

DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL

This email address is intended for Immigration related case specific enquiries only
If you do not have a file in process with our services, please consult our Website for all general inquiries.

FOR CANADIANS CITIZENS REQUIRING URGENT CONSULAR (non-immigration) ASSISTANCE:
Please contact our Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa, which can assist you 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at sos@international.gc.ca or by calling 1-613-996-8885 (collect calls accepted).
This service is only intended for Canadian citizens in need of emergency consular assistance while abroad. We do not have information concerning immigration, permanent residence, or visas.

This office is responsible for the processing of:

Temporary resident visa (TRV) applications submitted by the Visa Application Centre in Kenya and Ethiopia and for the online submission of TRV from applicants located in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan.
Permanent Resident (PR) applications from applicants located in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan

If this is a request for case specific information the responsibility placed on us by the Privacy Act to protect all personal information precludes us from responding using e-mail unless we are able to verify that you are entitled/authorized to receive the case specific information.

If you are not the applicant or you are not authorized to receive the information, you will not receive a further reply to your e-mail. Please ensure adequate time has passed before making an enquiry. Please note that there are no same-day or walk-in services available at our office.

If you are the applicant, you must provide us with your:

Surname (Last name) - Exactly as it appears on passport or identity document;
Given name(s) (First name) - Exactly as it appears on passport or identity document;
Date of birth (YYYY-MM-DD);
Unique Client Identifier (UCI) number / Client ID number / Passport number ; and
Application number (V#, F#, EP#, E#, B# G#).

If you are a person to whom we are authorized to release information (written consent on the immigration file) you must provide us with the same information pertaining to your client.


**If you do not provide us with this information, we will be unable to process your request**

Please note

Citizenship and Immigration Canada can only communicate with you in one of our two (2) official languages: English or French.
E-mail is not a secure channel of communication. CIC is not liable for the unauthorized disclosure of personal information to or the misuse of that information by a third party where we took reasonable means to verify the identity of the party.

Service Standards

We will respond to case specific enquiries by e-mail within 5 working days for temporary residents and 28 working days for permanent residents. If your application is within processing times, a RESPONSE WILL NOT be sent. Do not send multiple requests.

Please note that we will not respond to e-mails concerning the following:

Requests to expedite processing of cases;
Processing of Permanent Resident Cards;
Processing of Citizenship applications;
Information about visiting, living, working or studying in Canada (please consult www.cic.gc.ca)
Refusals: there is no formal appeal process if your application for a temporary resident visa is refused. Should you wish to re-apply, you should do so only if your situation has changed substantively or you have significant new information to submit;


For More Information

For more information about CIC, please visit one of the following sites.

General information - visit www.cic.gc.ca
For a list of visa offices - visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/missions.asp
Application forms - visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/index.asp
Online applications : http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=799&top=23
Permanent Resident Card - visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/pr-card/index.asp
Sponsor your family - visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/index.asp
Immigrating to Canada - visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.asp
Refugees - visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/refugees/index.asp
Citizenship - visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/index.asp
Announcements/News Releases - visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/index.asp

For on-line services provided by CIC such as a change of address or to check your application status, visit www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/index.asp.

We do not confirm receipt of documents or passports. If you wish to provide additional documents via email, please send to NROBIIMDocument@international.gc.ca
Why they don’t reply? What r they doing?? Totally frustrating now
 

sm2133

Star Member
May 18, 2017
50
9
They ve finally respoded saying my case is still under active review. @BaNana82 is right, when u order for GCMS notes they are forced to look at ur file.
Ohhh God knows when their review finished!! ☹☹☹ In my GCMS ,Security is not started yet.. they just withheld this security for “access of information act”.... Do you know what does actually mean this Act??
 

Mtunguyas

Hero Member
Nov 30, 2017
283
42
Ohhh God knows when their review finished!! ☹☹☹ In my GCMS ,Security is not started yet.. they just withheld this security for “access of information act”.... Do you know what does actually mean this Act??
I do not know what that means but i ve seen on the forums that you could order CBSA/CSIS notes..When did u order ur GCMS notes?
 

sm2133

Star Member
May 18, 2017
50
9
I do not know what that means but i ve seen on the forums that you could order CBSA/CSIS notes..When did u order ur GCMS notes?
I did GCMS last month 25th nd got notes on 23rd February.... for what purpose does use this CBSA/CSIS?? First time I heard that word..