Sarahsatchie
South African expat in Sweden
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27
About me
South African
Lives in 脰stersund, J盲mtland
Speaks English Afrikaans
Registration: 26 March 2018
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
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Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
Aww Salwah! I am so sorry to hear that - big big hug! My heart and thoughts is with you and your partner. See the silver lining in this - now you and your partner know what MV wants and it is something that is fixable. Once his boss can evidence ... Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
That鈥檚 great Lucian! I鈥檓 waiting for the card to be issued and sent to CPT. I was advised that it could take 2 - 4 weeks.... so just waiting now. I鈥檓 not certain if there is a cut-off time for when you need to be in Sweden by, ... Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
Hey LucB22 No worries did you interview with Uriel? She is really a gem! Kind regards S Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
Hej Salwa, Did you manage to submit your 鈥淩equest to conclude Case鈥� form? Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
Hej hej Everyone, Just an update on our case - we have received confirmation from MV that a decision has been made and our case has been concluded. Our case officer has informed my Sambo that I have been granted a two year residence permit. Hope ... Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
Hey Everyone, Just an update - last week Raine shared a link from Migrationsverkets website which detailed the new Team Management laws as well as provided a new 鈥淩equest to conclude a case鈥� form which applicants that have been waiting ... Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
Hi Lucian, You are definitely still allowed to travel to Sweden on a visitor鈥檚 visa, while waiting for a decision on your residence application. However, you may not be in Sweden should MV decide to inform you of the outcome on your ... Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
Ahh yes - the documents. Take along all the documents that you had uploaded or submitted when initially completing the application in November 2017, your passport, copies of previously issued Swedish Visas (if any), proof that you are unmarried/ or ... Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
Hi LucB, The questions are very similar to what you answered when you completed the application form for the residence. It is about your relationship with your partner, how you met, what your future plans are, if you have stayed together before ... Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
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Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
Thank you Salma for the positivity we will keep our fingers crossed - I鈥檓 still keeping mine crossed that you will get your decision soon! The holidays are over so I hope MV is getting cracking now on all the applications that are posted so ... Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
Hello Everyone! Just an update from our side - I went for the interview and biometrics last week Tuesday at the Swedish embassy in South Africa Any ideas on how long it will take for the decision? :sleep We are 16 months into our ... Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
Hi Lucy, That is is pretty epic! Congrats! Please could you share a bit more about where you applied, if your husband is a Swede and if you have both lived together outside of Sweden before? Many thanks Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
Sincere apologies, in haste I overlooked your response re the interview you attended in San Diego Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
Hi George, Thanks for lurking 馃構 Grateful for the detailed information you have shared. So glad you and your wife have gotten your application approved and a decision has been made in your favor. Please could you elaborate on the reason ... Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
Hej Salwa, I hope you are well. I鈥檓 currently visiting my fianc茅 in Sweden for Semester, we were both wondering if you had heard anything from MV? We are both curious about their turnaround times after the interviews. Best Wishes, S Read More
New members of the Sweden forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Sweden forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hej Hej, I鈥檓 from South Africa, planning to move to 脰stersund Sweden to be with my partner. I currently have a really good job in South Africa, and understand that I might not be able to work in the same field in Sweden, so I am ... Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
Hello everyone, Salwahallison did you receive any feedback yet from MV? Anyone else with any news on their decision? Looking forward to hearing from all of you 馃檶 馃馃徑Sarah Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
Thanks Salwa - I鈥檓 still keeping my fingers crossed that your feedback will come through soonest. 馃檶馃ぃ Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
Does anybody know how long it takes for MV to issue the outcome after you have done your interview and biometrics? Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
Yes, my fianc茅e got an email from MV requesting he submit the floor plans for his place... We were very shocked to get this kind of request and thought it was a bad sign. Then last week they emailed him again to ask for his last three ... Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
Hey Legend_fable This is a good sign - we got a similar requestthree weeks ago and now I have an interview 馃檶 Stay positive! Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
Thanks Salwa - where in Sweden will you be moving to? Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
That is super awesome! Yeah it seems the situation at MV is really starting to stabilize - I hope you get your response soon! Fingers crossed 馃馃徑馃馃徑馃嚫馃嚜 Read More
Resident/permit decision waiting time by Salwahallison
Hi you all have just been from the interview .they asked me to do the bio metrics after the interview finished,which I did .this was just on Tuesday 5th of December. Does anyone know how long I am supposed to wait ?and I thought was wierd since you ...
Hello from South Africa, thanks for sharing this post. I鈥檝e applied to move to my partner in Sweden on 04 July 2017, we are still waiting for MV to let us know about the interview and biometrics. They have emailed my partner today to ask for a ... Read More