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rubi7509

Full Member
Nov 22, 2023
27
5
Nigeria
Category........
Other
Visa Office......
Edmonton
Job Offer........
Yes
App. Filed.......
10-02-2021
AOR Received.
22-05-2021
Med's Request
07-03-2023
Med's Done....
23-03-2023
I am a Feb. 2021. in my last gcms notes, which was in august, i have been stuck in security not started. My criminality and info sharing are all completed. my eligibility is recommended passed and so still in progress. I have called the agents several times and i am still stuck in security not started. Anybody been in a similar position? how long did it take before you got your Eligibility and Pre-arrival letter?
 
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Sophia16

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Oct 12, 2023
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I am a Feb. 2021. in my last gcms notes, which was in august, i have been stuck in security not started. My criminality and info sharing are all completed. my eligibility is recommended passed and so still in progress. I have called the agents several times and i am still stuck in security not started. Anybody been in a similar position? how long did it take before you got your Eligibility and Pre-arrival letter?
I am also stuck there.
I am February 2021 applicant also. I recently got my CBSA note, everything looks good, I have passed everything, but still stuck in security not started.

I really don't know what to do also.
 

carejoy

Newbie
Nov 5, 2023
9
0
I am also stuck there.
I am February 2021 applicant also. I recently got my CBSA note, everything looks good, I have passed everything, but still stuck in security not started.

I really don't know what to do also.
Hi Sophia, how did you request for the CBSA report. I want to request as well. Thanks
 

rubi7509

Full Member
Nov 22, 2023
27
5
Nigeria
Category........
Other
Visa Office......
Edmonton
Job Offer........
Yes
App. Filed.......
10-02-2021
AOR Received.
22-05-2021
Med's Request
07-03-2023
Med's Done....
23-03-2023

Sophia16

Star Member
Oct 12, 2023
129
31
I am a Feb. 2021. in my last gcms notes, which was in august, i have been stuck in security not started. My criminality and info sharing are all completed. my eligibility is recommended passed and so still in progress. I have called the agents several times and i am still stuck in security not started. Anybody been in a similar position? how long did it take before you got your Eligibility and Pre-arrival letter?
Hi Rubi, any update?

Also do you know why your security has not started?

I am guessing mine is because I have an outstanding.
 

rubi7509

Full Member
Nov 22, 2023
27
5
Nigeria
Category........
Other
Visa Office......
Edmonton
Job Offer........
Yes
App. Filed.......
10-02-2021
AOR Received.
22-05-2021
Med's Request
07-03-2023
Med's Done....
23-03-2023
Nothing from here...waiting for my gcms notes. That would definitely let me know where things are at.
It's scary seeing applications from 2020 still waiting.
 
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Sophia16

Star Member
Oct 12, 2023
129
31
Nothing from here...waiting for my gcms notes. That would definitely let me know where things are at.
It's scary seeing applications from 2020 still waiting.

I can imagine. I also just applied for another CBSA note.
Hoping I get EL and PPR before it comes
 

DanyN

Full Member
Nov 23, 2023
20
1
Nothing from here...waiting for my gcms notes. That would definitely let me know where things are at.
It's scary seeing applications from 2020 still waiting.
How is your application? My app have been applied from Oct 2020, criminal passed, sharing information completed, eligibility passed, sill get stuck at "security: not started", any one like me, any advices? Thank you and good luck guys!
 
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rubi7509

Full Member
Nov 22, 2023
27
5
Nigeria
Category........
Other
Visa Office......
Edmonton
Job Offer........
Yes
App. Filed.......
10-02-2021
AOR Received.
22-05-2021
Med's Request
07-03-2023
Med's Done....
23-03-2023
I am still at security not started. I have continued to send webforms. I have also tried to reach the MP in my province. Yesterday, I applied for another gcms notes. I also tried to get the contact centre agent to attach notes to my file that says I have passed the standard processing time, so my officer can see and action. I am hoping something gives.
 

Sophia16

Star Member
Oct 12, 2023
129
31
I am still at security not started. I have continued to send webforms. I have also tried to reach the MP in my province. Yesterday, I applied for another gcms notes. I also tried to get the contact centre agent to attach notes to my file that says I have passed the standard processing time, so my officer can see and action. I am hoping something gives.
When you applied for your gcms note, did you see any outstanding?

I did see an outstanding in mine, so I worked on it by re sending all the documents all over and even supporting documents. Now I have my approval
 

Hummingbird89

Hero Member
Mar 18, 2023
348
45
Toronto
Category........
CEC
LANDED..........
2019
There are several threads like this on the Express Entry side. It's very common, especially since the pandemic.
Officers have other things to do so, you will have to wait for the reminder the setup for your file to go off.
 

DanyN

Full Member
Nov 23, 2023
20
1
I am also stuck there.
I am February 2021 applicant also. I recently got my CBSA note, everything looks good, I have passed everything, but still stuck in security not started.

I really don't know what to do also.
Hi Sophia, how your application? hope it done? order CBSA notes is better than IRCC notes?
 

meena

Champion Member
Apr 20, 2009
1,278
48
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
0213
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25th June'09
Doc's Request.
18th Sep'09
AOR Received.
22nd Jan'10
Med's Request
7th April
Med's Done....
1st May
Passport Req..
7th April'10
VISA ISSUED...
31st May'10
LANDED..........
Landed on 12th March'11
We are in the same boat too.. My sister sent her application in March 2021 and we are stuck at "Eligibility" not started.. For Background check it says "In progress"..
We call them and every time same story in process.. I have requested GCMS notes and waiting on that.
This wait is really killing..


Also what's the difference in CBSA notes and GCMS notes?
 
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meena

Champion Member
Apr 20, 2009
1,278
48
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
0213
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25th June'09
Doc's Request.
18th Sep'09
AOR Received.
22nd Jan'10
Med's Request
7th April
Med's Done....
1st May
Passport Req..
7th April'10
VISA ISSUED...
31st May'10
LANDED..........
Landed on 12th March'11
Any updates from anyone , for my sister we are sitting with below updates since last year. Her Medicals were passed on Aug 30 and after that they request one PC on Oct 27 for my BIL and we provided, nothing is happening after that.
Anyone in the same boat?

Details about your application status
When we get your application, there are a series of steps it may go through before we make a decision. Use the following table to find out the current status of each application step.

Review of eligibility
  • We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
Review of medical results
  • August 30, 2023 You passed the medical exam.
Review of additional documents
  • Not applicable.
Interview
  • You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.
Biometrics
  • We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.
Background check
  • We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.
Final decision
  • Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.