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Dakar 2016 Applicants

michel2603

Star Member
May 15, 2015
80
2
Category........
Visa Office......
Dakar
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
01-06-2015
AOR Received.
08-07-2015
File Transfer...
26-08-2015
Med's Done....
23-04-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
26-02-2016
VISA ISSUED...
07-03-2016
LANDED..........
24-05- 2016
Hi
Just let you hnow some people in Dakar are at 17 months others 10 months
It was fast in 2015 but not in 2016
Good luck to all
 

Deffy2016

Star Member
Apr 1, 2016
109
18
Category........
Visa Office......
Dakar
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Jan 22 2016
AOR Received.
SA received March 15 2016
File Transfer...
March 24 2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
November 2015
Passport Req..
October 24th 2016
Routine files for Dakar are 8-10 months. All files that take longer than 10 months are non- routine files. The process is faster in 2016 if you file is without complications and interview.
 

Deffy2016

Star Member
Apr 1, 2016
109
18
Category........
Visa Office......
Dakar
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Jan 22 2016
AOR Received.
SA received March 15 2016
File Transfer...
March 24 2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
November 2015
Passport Req..
October 24th 2016
maligator001 said:
I got my CSQ yesterday, it took about 5 weeks. Now off to a long wait...
Congrats on receiving your CSQ. I am still waiting for mine. I applied less than 3 weeks ago so I still have to wait 3 more weeks. The wait is just so annoying but no choice.
 

collins204

Full Member
Apr 1, 2015
27
0
124
Winnipeg
Category........
Visa Office......
Dakar
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
January 29th, 2016
AOR Received.
March 17th, 2016
File Transfer...
March 17th, 2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
Upfront
Interview........
November 1st, 2016
Passport Req..
November 1st, 2016
VISA ISSUED...
November 1st,2016
LANDED..........
November 24th, 2016
What is CSQ? Is that something specific for Quebec?
 

Deffy2016

Star Member
Apr 1, 2016
109
18
Category........
Visa Office......
Dakar
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Jan 22 2016
AOR Received.
SA received March 15 2016
File Transfer...
March 24 2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
November 2015
Passport Req..
October 24th 2016
collins204 said:
What is CSQ? Is that something specific for Quebec?
It is the French Acronym for Quebec Selection Certificate. Yes, it is specific to Quebec applicants.
 

diorlat

Star Member
Sep 12, 2013
66
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Dakar
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-03-2016
AOR Received.
AOR1 - 09-04-2016, SA 16-05-2016
File Transfer...
16-05-2016
Med's Done....
Upfront 19-12-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
21-02-2017
VISA ISSUED...
13-03-2017
Hi All,

Applied for my wife (in Dakar) below is my timeline:

-Application received on March 17, 3016
-AOR1: April 09, 2016

Thank you
 

YvChakaChaka

Full Member
Jan 15, 2016
47
16
Hello everyone.

I filed my application for permanent residence under the FSW program on January 4th 2016 and my visa office is Dakar too. I received a passport request letter 3 days ago, just crossing my fingers for some positive news in the weeks ahead. I have been unable to post my timeline on my profile so far
 

diorlat

Star Member
Sep 12, 2013
66
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Dakar
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-03-2016
AOR Received.
AOR1 - 09-04-2016, SA 16-05-2016
File Transfer...
16-05-2016
Med's Done....
Upfront 19-12-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
21-02-2017
VISA ISSUED...
13-03-2017
YvChakaChaka said:
Hello everyone.

I filed my application for permanent residence under the FSW program on January 4th 2016 and my visa office is Dakar too. I received a passport request letter 3 days ago, just crossing my fingers for some positive news in the weeks ahead. I have been unable to post my timeline on my profile so far
Congrats

When was your application received?
 

Deffy2016

Star Member
Apr 1, 2016
109
18
Category........
Visa Office......
Dakar
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Jan 22 2016
AOR Received.
SA received March 15 2016
File Transfer...
March 24 2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
November 2015
Passport Req..
October 24th 2016
YvChakaChaka said:
Hello everyone.

I filed my application for permanent residence under the FSW program on January 4th 2016 and my visa office is Dakar too. I received a passport request letter 3 days ago, just crossing my fingers for some positive news in the weeks ahead. I have been unable to post my timeline on my profile so far
Congrats! That was really fast. Those of us for FAM sponsorship have to wait longer.
 

meatball

Full Member
Dec 3, 2015
26
0
Hi people
I applied to sponsor my hubby on October 22 2015
I received CSQ for my hubby February 05 2016
Till now no update from Dakar visa office
All sides on the online application status shows in progress since December 31 2015
Dakar started processing my application for permanent residence dec 31 2015
I just confused if this is a good or bad sign as I haven't heard a word or email from this visa office
It's so slow and the wait is silently killing me.
Can someone please tell me what to expect or if my application is safe.
Thanks for ur replies

Meatball
 

SeulDansMonBocal

Star Member
Aug 24, 2015
149
13
Category........
Visa Office......
DAKAR
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-09-2015
AOR Received.
05-11-2015
File Transfer...
10-12-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
05-09-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
03-06-2016
VISA ISSUED...
17-06-2016
LANDED..........
ETA: 29-07-2016
It is just standard procedure from Dakar. Dakar received mine on Dec 18, 2015 and nothing since. I ordered my notes and Dakar hasn't touched it since they received it.
 

Deffy2016

Star Member
Apr 1, 2016
109
18
Category........
Visa Office......
Dakar
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Jan 22 2016
AOR Received.
SA received March 15 2016
File Transfer...
March 24 2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
November 2015
Passport Req..
October 24th 2016
No news is good news. The next you hear from them should be passport request. Just be patient. Give it about 9-10 months for Decision made.
 

meatball

Full Member
Dec 3, 2015
26
0
Thanks deffy and seuldan for the quick response
Hoping for the best and wish us all the best as we wait.
 

maligator001

Star Member
Jan 22, 2016
56
0
Montreal
Category........
Visa Office......
Dakar
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-11-2015
AOR Received.
14-01-2016
File Transfer...
26-02-2016
Med's Done....
upfront
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
25-05-2016
VISA ISSUED...
30-06-2016
LANDED..........
04-08-2016
meatball said:
Hi people
I applied to sponsor my hubby on October 22 2015
I received CSQ for my hubby February 05 2016
Till now no update from Dakar visa office
All sides on the online application status shows in progress since December 31 2015
Dakar started processing my application for permanent residence dec 31 2015
I just confused if this is a good or bad sign as I haven't heard a word or email from this visa office
It's so slow and the wait is silently killing me.
Can someone please tell me what to expect or if my application is safe.
Thanks for ur replies
Meatball
The timeline is ridiculously(and painfully) long. As far as i'm concerned, i just try to forget about it and go about my daily routines. The sad part is there's nothing we can do but wait
 

Deffy2016

Star Member
Apr 1, 2016
109
18
Category........
Visa Office......
Dakar
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Jan 22 2016
AOR Received.
SA received March 15 2016
File Transfer...
March 24 2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
November 2015
Passport Req..
October 24th 2016
Hello everyone

Interesting update guys. I got the link below from another thread indicating that as of May 26 2016, we will be able to see real time details on our FAM sponsorship application. So no more GCSM notes. This will definitely make the waiting process bearable.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1222&top=3