ALL ABOUT GCMS - HOW TO ORDER, READ, & GENERAL QUESTIONS ANSWERED

[Ferasz]

Hi Legalfalcon
I ordered GCMS from your service. The form had hyphen sperating the 8 digit UCI, while the UCI I received from IRCC doesn't. I actually keyed it in but hope that won't be an issue that delays the request.

 

[legalfalcon]

It should not. For the AITP request you only need the file number and in case the file cannot be located, then the UCI number is used. The form asks for both the numbers as on occasions IRCC contacts the team for more information, and if we have it ready we immediately supply it without having to wait. Filing the UCI is not mandatory.

Although, it you have concerns, please contact the GET GCMS team and they will answer all your questions. I don't manage the website, nor do I work for GET GCMS. I simply was a founder and advise the team on legal and procedural issues.

 

[sidmadhati]

Hi Legal Falcon,

I have applied under CEC in canada on feb 11th 2017. I have recently contacted CIC regarding my application and requested for what was happening with my application. The agent mentioned that everything looks good and it was for final review with the officer. agent mentioned that it was upto officer if he wants to ask questions or make a decision on it. Just out of curiosity and tense i am asking this question. Can you please tell me what does it mean by agents comments/? does it mean that all the checks have been completed or does it mean still security checks have to go through. my background check status shows " we are processing your background check for almost a month?....can you please shed some light on me with the knowledge and experience you have?

thanks in advance

 

[g126]

Hi LegalFalcon!

Just got my notes from getgcms.com! Thank you and please thank your team!

A quick question, the only negative thing is that my "Organization and Entities" under "Associations" has been redacted under section 16(1)(c).

I've read though this thread and understand that some one is investigating something in my file, but since I'm Outland and have been over to Canada only few times I was surprised by section it was redacted under...

So here is the question, what exactly do they review under "Organization and Entities" within "Associations"? What does one usually find within this section?

Thank you!

 

[legalfalcon]

Hi LegalFalcon!

Just got my notes from getgcms.com! Thank you and please thank your team!

A quick question, the only negative thing is that my "Organization and Entities" under "Associations" has been redacted under section 16(1)(c).

I've read though this thread and understand that some one is investigating something in my file, but since I'm Outland and have been over to Canada only few times I was surprised by section it was redacted under...

So here is the question, what exactly do they review under "Organization and Entities" within "Associations"? What does one usually find within this section?

Thank you!

If you read my post on page 1 of this thread you will understand what the section is about. Since you have visited Canada, the IRCC wants to ensure that you have no criminal history or association with any banned organization or other outfits which might be under scanner of the investigation agencies. This is a routine check and it is come out clear. IRCC wants to make sure that you will not be a threat to Canada and this is why these checks are done. Now the content of these checks is not disclosed as it is detrimental and the person against whom such checks are done can hamper the investigation. This is my speculation and the best guess I can make. Since the information is hidden, nothing more can be conclusively said.
Many applicants get s15 or 16 and the application moves perfectly fine without any problem.

 

[legalfalcon]

Hi Legal Falcon,

I have applied under CEC in canada on feb 11th 2017. I have recently contacted CIC regarding my application and requested for what was happening with my application. The agent mentioned that everything looks good and it was for final review with the officer. agent mentioned that it was upto officer if he wants to ask questions or make a decision on it. Just out of curiosity and tense i am asking this question. Can you please tell me what does it mean by agents comments/? does it mean that all the checks have been completed or does it mean still security checks have to go through. my background check status shows " we are processing your background check for almost a month?....can you please shed some light on me with the knowledge and experience you have?

thanks in advance

Have your ordered GCMS notes. They are the only way of ascertaining what has happened in your file. The 'Agent comments' refer to the notes the agents made in the file at every stage.

The security check is a complicated process which is done by CSIS and not IRCC. It takes time to send applications to CSIS and then the reports are received, some files are not updated for weeks. Since the procedure is not disclosed, nothing certain can be said. But if your application has taken way longer, you can ask CSIS to verify is they have cleared your file.

https://www.csis.gc.ca/scrtscrnng/index-en.php#bm02

 

[g126]

If you read my post on page 1 of this thread you will understand what the section is about. Since you have visited Canada, the IRCC wants to ensure that you have no criminal history or association with any banned organization or other outfits which might be under scanner of the investigation agencies. This is a routine check and it is come out clear. IRCC wants to make sure that you will not be a threat to Canada and this is why these checks are done. Now the content of these checks is not disclosed as it is detrimental and the person against whom such checks are done can hamper the investigation. This is my speculation and the best guess I can make. Since the information is hidden, nothing more can be conclusively said.
Many applicants get s15 or 16 and the application moves perfectly fine without any problem.

Thank you sir! Another well deserved +1

 

[sidmadhati]

Have your ordered GCMS notes. They are the only way of ascertaining what has happened in your file. The 'Agent comments' refer to the notes the agents made in the file at every stage.

The security check is a complicated process which is done by CSIS and not IRCC. It takes time to send applications to CSIS and then the reports are received, some files are not updated for weeks. Since the procedure is not disclosed, nothing certain can be said. But if your application has taken way longer, you can ask CSIS to verify is they have cleared your file.

https://www.csis.gc.ca/scrtscrnng/index-en.php#bm02

I have ordered gcms notes on may 8th and i guess it is going to take a moth atleastt

 

[GrinnBR]

Legalfalcon, thanks again for all the helpful information.

Just received my GCMS notes yesterday.

The "Date generated" field shows 2017/04/25. The last Agent review comments are dated 2017/02/02, showing that A11.2 has been met.

So it seems that there has been no update from February to late April...is that right?

Do you guys think it's be too soon to order another set of notes? If I order them now I'd probably only receive an answer by mid-June.

 

[oldenuf]

Don't wanna spam... What is MM6196 ? my application is assigned to MM6196 ..

 

[shaheerjaved]

Dear legalfalcon,

According to my notes, which i received today, there is one alarming thing: Under security, which obviously is reacted by virtue of s15, i have another sub-activity with the name of security screening going on. In activities section, this sub-activity has three entries (all redacted) along with the usual security stuff.

I have googled it and found very few cases with this sort of security check, and those who have it in their notes have been wating or had to wait for a year before they got hold of the PPR.

Secondly, my wife's security is still not started.

Thirdly, although, me and my wife''s info sharing with USA came back with an NRT in January, CIC again started it in april. Status was submit -delayed and then cancelled. This time, since my newborn son was also added in the application, this activity was triggered for all three of us.

A new addition in my notes is that of a section called online with 'online Activity history' and 'online properties' in it.

Another new addition compared to my last notes is in 'other reqs' section where ''A39-A41: 0'' is added.

Lastly, my eligibility has been converted to 'passed' from the initial recommended pass, but the officer at one point said: ''employment documents reviewed but not verified'. Another thing is that this note by visa officer is considerably short (as compared to what i have seen on this forum where this is usually the longest note in the entire GCMS).

Can you please look into my notes. I have mailed the file an an attachment.

Best

Shaheer

 

[legalfalcon]

Legalfalcon, thanks again for all the helpful information.

Just received my GCMS notes yesterday.

The "Date generated" field shows 2017/04/25. The last Agent review comments are dated 2017/02/02, showing that A11.2 has been met.

So it seems that there has been no update from February to late April...is that right?

Do you guys think it's be too soon to order another set of notes? If I order them now I'd probably only receive an answer by mid-June.

The notes you received were generated a month ago, I am sure there must have been some progress on your application. IRCC is sometimes slow and takes a while to process application. If you want to be updated on your application, you should order GCMS notes at regular intervals, but that is a matter of personal choice. I have seen some applicants who do not order any notes, but that is their decision.

 

[Ferasz]

Have your ordered GCMS notes. They are the only way of ascertaining what has happened in your file. The 'Agent comments' refer to the notes the agents made in the file at every stage.

The security check is a complicated process which is done by CSIS and not IRCC. It takes time to send applications to CSIS and then the reports are received, some files are not updated for weeks. Since the procedure is not disclosed, nothing certain can be said. But if your application has taken way longer, you can ask CSIS to verify is they have cleared your file.

https://www.csis.gc.ca/scrtscrnng/index-en.php#bm02

Hello
Does CSIS also do the prescreening of police certificates for outland applicants ? And if so, can we ask them about the status or if it has been cleared?

Thanks

 

[legalfalcon]

Hello
Does CSIS also do the prescreening of police certificates for outland applicants ? And if so, can we ask them about the status or if it has been cleared?

Thanks

Criminality and security are two separate things. Criminality is cleared based on the PCCs and is done by IRCC. The BGC or security is done by CSIS. You can ask CSIS if they have cleared your file.

https://www.csis.gc.ca/scrtscrnng/index-en.php#bm02

 

[narindersahib]

Criminality and security are two separate things. Criminality is cleared based on the PCCs and is done by IRCC. The BGC or security is done by CSIS. You can ask CSIS if they have cleared your file.

https://www.csis.gc.ca/scrtscrnng/index-en.php#bm02

Email
General enquiries
ssi-iss@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
Hi legalfalcon, is this the email id, from where we can get info on our security check progress ? what all info we need to mention in email ?