When your GCMS notes indicate that your security check has not started and the security decision has been referred to a cleared officer, it generally means the following:Hello @Miss bee , I recently received my GCMS notes. In my security, it says it has not started and that the Security decision was referred to a cleared officer. All the other portions are completed and passed. Do you know what that means?
1. Security Check Not Started:
• The security screening is a mandatory step for all applicants and includes assessments by different Canadian agencies (like CBSA and CSIS) to ensure the applicant does not pose a risk to Canada.
• The “not started” status might mean that your security file is still awaiting action, or it has been flagged for further review but hasn’t officially begun processing.
2. Referred to a Cleared Officer:
• A cleared officer is someone authorized to make decisions on files with potential complexities or concerns related to security.
• This referral does not necessarily mean there is an issue with your application. It could simply be a procedural step, especially if there are aspects of your background or travel history that require closer examination.