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RinaMuhaxhiri

Star Member
Dec 11, 2017
121
101
Visa Office......
Vienna
App. Filed.......
15-08-2017
Doc's Request.
20-09-2017 (Background A)
AOR Received.
20-09-2017
File Transfer...
06-10-2017
Med's Request
29-09-2017
Med's Done....
10-10-2017
Passport Req..
01-06-2018
Hey Guys, just something interesting that I found out.
While the status says We have not yet started your background check, It actually means that they are doing the background checks, that is why there is such a long wait as this is the thing that takes the longest. When the status changes to "We are processing your background check" That actually means that they are reviewing the results of the Background check, which only takes a day or more depending on the results.

I am trying to find the link where I got this info so I can share with you all
 

AirJordan23

Star Member
Dec 19, 2017
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Hey Guys, just something interesting that I found out.
While the status says We have not yet started your background check, It actually means that they are doing the background checks, that is why there is such a long wait as this is the thing that takes the longest. When the status changes to "We are processing your background check" That actually means that they are reviewing the results of the Background check, which only takes a day or more depending on the results.

I am trying to find the link where I got this info so I can share with you all
Interesting, that's good to know!
 

evdm

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Jun 16, 2017
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Hey Guys, just something interesting that I found out.
While the status says We have not yet started your background check, It actually means that they are doing the background checks, that is why there is such a long wait as this is the thing that takes the longest. When the status changes to "We are processing your background check" That actually means that they are reviewing the results of the Background check, which only takes a day or more depending on the results.

I am trying to find the link where I got this info so I can share with you all
Not all Visa Offices seem to follow this though. There are many people who report the background check going in progress and then waiting months still.
 

RinaMuhaxhiri

Star Member
Dec 11, 2017
121
101
Visa Office......
Vienna
App. Filed.......
15-08-2017
Doc's Request.
20-09-2017 (Background A)
AOR Received.
20-09-2017
File Transfer...
06-10-2017
Med's Request
29-09-2017
Med's Done....
10-10-2017
Passport Req..
01-06-2018
Not all Visa Offices seem to follow this though. There are many people who report the background check going in progress and then waiting months still.
I am not sure about other visa offices, I am sure they are all different however this is some info which I learned about for Vienna Applicants
 

RinaMuhaxhiri

Star Member
Dec 11, 2017
121
101
Visa Office......
Vienna
App. Filed.......
15-08-2017
Doc's Request.
20-09-2017 (Background A)
AOR Received.
20-09-2017
File Transfer...
06-10-2017
Med's Request
29-09-2017
Med's Done....
10-10-2017
Passport Req..
01-06-2018
Yes! He sent it on Friday. The VAC explained that it’s a long weekend so they won’t be receiving it until Tuesday. They said he should get it back by the end of next week
Oh awesome! So by this coming Friday the 6th? Or The next Friday the 13th?
 

RinaMuhaxhiri

Star Member
Dec 11, 2017
121
101
Visa Office......
Vienna
App. Filed.......
15-08-2017
Doc's Request.
20-09-2017 (Background A)
AOR Received.
20-09-2017
File Transfer...
06-10-2017
Med's Request
29-09-2017
Med's Done....
10-10-2017
Passport Req..
01-06-2018
They told him it would be by the 6th but I doubt that it’s that fast. We’re expecting it to take at least two weeks.
We’ll see! I have heard from a few that it takes around 5 business days. Let’s hope that it’s true!
 

arash2018

Full Member
Mar 15, 2018
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Austria vienna
Category........
File Transfer...
1 AUGUST 2016
Med's Request
second medical 22.02.2018
Med's Done....
28.02.2018
Interview........
no interview
Yes! He sent it on Friday. The VAC explained that it’s a long weekend so they won’t be receiving it until Tuesday. They said he should get it back by the end of next week
In which VAC cities did you send your passport ??
I did mine in germany at thursday last week
 

Maja1993

Full Member
Jan 21, 2018
49
34
Hi all,

For those of you who have sent your passports or your spouses passports to Vienna, did you sign and date the back of both photos you sent or just one?
Photos? I didn't sent ant photos now.I sent them with my application but not now with passport.Do we have to? Because I didn't see anywhere that we have to send it...
 

balkan17

Hero Member
Sep 5, 2017
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Photos? I didn't sent ant photos now.I sent them with my application but not now with passport.Do we have to? Because I didn't see anywhere that we have to send it...
Did you get your passport back?Most of them ask for photos to be sent,what we sent with application,only 6 months is valide.
 

RinaMuhaxhiri

Star Member
Dec 11, 2017
121
101
Visa Office......
Vienna
App. Filed.......
15-08-2017
Doc's Request.
20-09-2017 (Background A)
AOR Received.
20-09-2017
File Transfer...
06-10-2017
Med's Request
29-09-2017
Med's Done....
10-10-2017
Passport Req..
01-06-2018
Yes it states that if the first photos are older than 6 months then you need to take new photos. Also you need to write a quick note or letter stating that the address is still the same for the applicant
 
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Jelvuk

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Nov 1, 2017
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Photos? I didn't sent ant photos now.I sent them with my application but not now with passport.Do we have to? Because I didn't see anywhere that we have to send it...
Yes you need to send two photos. My husbands were almost 7 months old so he had to send new ones.
 

Maja1993

Full Member
Jan 21, 2018
49
34
Did you get your passport back?Most of them ask for photos to be sent,what we sent with application,only 6 months is valide.
They didnt aks me for any photos this time. I saw on GCkey that is approved and passport number is there.So, I think is fine.Also,they have photos from the time I submited appl