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Nima987

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Oct 21, 2024
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I have analyzed the pre-arrival letters sent by IRCC and noticed a pattern. It seems that two different pre-arrival letters are issued at different stages of processing:

1. The first pre-arrival letter is sent after Eligibility is passed. It includes the following message:
"We are currently processing your application for permanent residency. You now qualify to receive pre-arrival services to help you prepare for your new life in Canada..."


2. The second pre-arrival letter appears to be sent after Security is passed and contains a slightly different wording:
"We are currently processing your application for permanent residency in Canada. This is a reminder that you now qualify to receive pre-arrival services to help you prepare for your new life... We encourage you to register as soon as possible."



The phrase "as soon as possible" in the second letter might indicate an important milestone in the processing timeline.

I believe this pattern is correct based on my findings, but I would like to confirm it with others. If anyone has received their GCMS notes and can verify this, please share your observations so we can analyze this further.
Hi there
I wonder if the result you got in your GCMS note were shown the same in your GCKey account ?
I still haven’t received the note results, but I checked my GCKey account, and it shows only my medical passed and other steps are processing.
Btw whenever I receive the note response, will share it here
Thanks
Wish you and everyone in chat great success
 

M3024M

Member
Jan 14, 2025
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How long does it take to get the GCMS? I submitted a request last week and only got email temporary request tracking number , but nothing since that
 

Nima987

Full Member
Oct 21, 2024
44
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Hi Mima and All,
thanks for your responses, just quesion, what is the difference betweeen GCMS and ATIP?
Hi there
It sounds GCMS is specific to your application, while ATIP allows for a broader request for information under Canada’s Access to Information and Privacy legislatio´, I actually not sure ,it’s given me by ChatGbt
 

M3024M

Member
Jan 14, 2025
14
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Hi Mima and All,
thanks for your responses, just quesion, what is the difference betweeen GCMS and ATIP?
*Order GCMS Notes for free, follow these steps:* https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/privacyTerms.do?requestflow=ircc Click above and scroll to where you can click agree and continue From the next page, acknowledge and continue The next page is where u see application/personal information You'd see where to acknowledge and then fill the form accordingly Under "category that best describes you," select "member of the public" You will be asked, "Are you requesting for yourself?" Select yes. If you are outside Canada, select "foreign national outside of Canada." Attach the data page of your passport (compulsory for principal applicant)and / or consent form of dependants (not compulsory). Some information of dependants may be withheld for privacy reasons if you failed to attach duly signed consent form. (Note that this is not compulsory) Your gcms note will likely be sent to the email provided within 30 days. Best of Luck
 

M3024M

Member
Jan 14, 2025
14
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people said No. but I think know one know.
I hope it is not.
2023 / 2024 The processing time improved but since October we can see the delays
Simply if the SUV file target for 2025 is 2000 files, 2000 files / 52 weeks / 5 days = around 8 approved files daily, but till today I did not see newly approved files.