+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445

Abu Dhabi Processing Times

ellef

Newbie
Apr 4, 2011
6
0
Anybody share their processing times....
Mine is showing "in Process" since July 2009. Any updates will do
 

missmini

Champion Member
Oct 6, 2009
1,777
70
Visa Office......
Amman
App. Filed.......
01-2012
Doc's Request.
05-2012 (CSQ approved)
AOR Received.
07-2012
File Transfer...
04-2012
Med's Done....
11-2011 (extended until 11-2013)
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
02-2013
VISA ISSUED...
02-2013 (finalyyyyyy)
LANDED..........
07-2013 (DONE - thank u all :):):))
ellef said:
Anybody share their processing times....
Mine is showing "in Process" since July 2009. Any updates will do
i'm sorry, they r very slow, their timeline is currently 27 months :( this thread has a few people with timelines, to have an idea but in general the ones applying though AD r very quiet :( :

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/any-one-who-process-in-abudhabi-t41602.240.html

since July 2009 u didn't get any updates at all?? no AOR, or request for additional documents? did u order the CAIPS notes and find anything useful there?

i just want to have an idea abt how this embassy works and why they r so slow since we might apply through them too

thanks and good luck!!
 

ellef

Newbie
Apr 4, 2011
6
0
Thank you for your reply. I do appreciate this

Applied to Canada -April 2009
In Process - July2009
Additional Documents requested and sent - Nov2009.
Sent the documents through FedEx, I have confirmation that this has been received by the AD office.
Presently : W-A-I-T-I-N-G

Did not ask for the CAIPS notes.

My recommendation, if given a chance, do not apply from AD.....i dont know how you'll do this, but dont.
 

medellinguy

Hero Member
Jul 20, 2010
418
4
Category........
Visa Office......
Bogota
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-10-2010
Doc's Request.
Everything in order I guess
AOR Received.
07-04-2011
File Transfer...
03-12-2010
Med's Done....
15-09-2010
Passport Req..
07-07-2011
VISA ISSUED...
01-08-2011
LANDED..........
07-09-2011
ellef said:
Thank you for your reply. I do appreciate this

Applied to Canada -April 2009
In Process - July2009
Additional Documents requested and sent - Nov2009.
Sent the documents through FedEx, I have confirmation that this has been received by the AD office.
Presently : W-A-I-T-I-N-G

Did not ask for the CAIPS notes.

My recommendation, if given a chance, do not apply from AD.....i dont know how you'll do this, but dont.
You should contact your MP! it's not normal that you haven't heard in 9 months...have they asked you to re-do your medicals?
 

missmini

Champion Member
Oct 6, 2009
1,777
70
Visa Office......
Amman
App. Filed.......
01-2012
Doc's Request.
05-2012 (CSQ approved)
AOR Received.
07-2012
File Transfer...
04-2012
Med's Done....
11-2011 (extended until 11-2013)
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
02-2013
VISA ISSUED...
02-2013 (finalyyyyyy)
LANDED..........
07-2013 (DONE - thank u all :):):))
medellinguy said:
You should contact your MP! it's not normal that you haven't heard in 9 months...have they asked you to re-do your medicals?
actually for abu-dhabi it is; i did hear of more cases like this, one got the visa after 25 months!!! :( i don't say it's normal of what they do and for sure it's best to try to see at what stage ur file is, but u r not the only one :(
 

ellef

Newbie
Apr 4, 2011
6
0
@medellinguy - They have not asked for the medicals to be redone.

@missmini - Appreciated. Just wait I guess!
 

jhun_nyor

Full Member
May 24, 2010
26
2
Abu Dhabi
Category........
Visa Office......
Abu Ahabi
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Mar 2009
AOR Received.
Mar 17 2009
File Transfer...
Apr 26 2009
VISA ISSUED...
Sept 2, 2010
LANDED..........
Dec 18, 2010
I've been through this waiting game through Abu Dhabi Visa Office and its not a good experience after all.

My wife applied in March 2009 its been in process in Abu Dhabi from July 2009...lots of sad experience in between before i got my visa in September 2010.

If your medical already expired they will send you a mail by post containing forms to be given to the designated medical practitioner in UAE of your choice.

Too bad from 18mo's processing its now 27mo's? whheeww good luck to all i hope you got LOTS of patience.

Note: always make sure you sent them email everytime you send documents they requested. Tell them you send it on this date with proof. Send through a courier with tracking number so you have proof when it was delivered to them. I had experience documents they lost so I resend them again causing delays.

I'm sorry to know you've been in process for almost 2 yrs now ellef
 

wilson

VIP Member
Oct 11, 2008
4,405
324
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
:(( Hi guys, sorry to say that my PR file was processed in Abu Dhabi and got my PR two and half years back after waiting and waiting for 3 years.
I wonder, still Abu Dhabi is on thier snail's pace!!!.
 

ellef

Newbie
Apr 4, 2011
6
0
Finally, got called for an interview 15/11/2011.
All went well, and was given forms and asked to do my medicals again.
Now what?