Good morning Everyone!
@Miss bee could you please help. Today I have received notes from CBSA. Last update in my application was related Security Check in Progress. What should I look into this notes to get information when I can get this check pass? ( I mean what paragraph or etc?) thank you!
CBSA notes contain a variety of technical and security-related details. Look out for these key sections:
• Admissibility Assessments (Security Concerns)
• Keywords: “Security Screening,” “Inadmissibility Assessment,” “Eligibility Decision”
• Look for references to sections of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), particularly:
• IRPA Section 34 – Security reasons (e.g., terrorism, espionage)
• IRPA Section 35 – Human or international rights violations
• IRPA Section 36 – Serious criminality or organized crime
• Screening Results & Notes
• CBSA collaborates with CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) for detailed security screening. If your file involves additional screening, look for terms like:
• “SIS” – Security Intelligence Screening
• “Held for secondary review”
• “No derogatory information found” or “Pending further clearance”
• Reasons for Delays
• If the security clearance is delayed, the notes may mention:
• “Pending security review”
• “File referred to CBSA Intelligence”
• “Under review by CSIS”
• Officer Remarks
• Officers often write remarks explaining their observations. Look for comments like:
• “Concern about travel history”
• “Associated with known groups”
• “Cleared for entry” or “Further investigation required”
• Status Codes & Abbreviations
• NRT (No Reportable Trace) – No issues found during screening.
• FOSS (Field Operations Support System) – References previous immigration data.
• CBSA Secondary Inspection – Indicates you were referred to a secondary screening upon arrival.
3. How to Interpret Security Flags
• Green Light / Cleared: If the note says “no adverse information,” it indicates you have passed the security screening.
• Pending Review: If phrases like “referred to CSIS” or “further screening required” appear, it means additional investigation is ongoing.
• Security Concerns Flagged: Any mention of IRPA Sections 34–36 may indicate potential issues that require legal consultation.