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[pnaran14]

Hello, I need some guidance or suggestion. Our file recently moved to London and our ECAS has changed to 'In Process' with the line added 'we started processing the application on 13th Oct'. I have 2 parts to my questions
- Since our application is being processed by a rep, we do could not link the GCKey (is there a way we could link it even if we have a rep) and hence don't know if the medical request has been received via GCKey. Do the reps also get a notification via email, or is GCKey the only answer.
- Should I call the automated CIC number to get an update, as I have read that this is the same as GCKey. If so, could some kindly let me know the number too.
Hoping for your answers and advice. Thank you

- Since our application is being processed by a rep, we do could not link the GCKey (is there a way we could link it even if we have a rep) and hence don't know if the medical request has been received via GCKey. Do the reps also get a notification via email, or is GCKey the only answer.
Generally, there is an email and ensure your rep is checking your account on a daily basis. If not, get the username, password, and security questions for the account from the rep.

- Should I call the automated CIC number to get an update, as I have read that this is the same as GCKey. If so, could some kindly let me know the number too.
Yes, please. Call cic on a daily basis as it reads the exact status in your gc key account in case you do not have access to it and also, check your ecas @ https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/authenticate.do?app=

 

[pnaran14]

hello friends
Please help us in regards to the landing formalities. Basically I am looking for the detailed explanation regarding carrying of gold during landing. If somebody can help me with how to do the evaluation of my gold jewellery.

Please look at the link @ https://travel.gc.ca/returning/customs/what-you-can-bring-home-to-canada#jewellery

 

[pnaran14]

From our GCMS notes:
Eligibility : Recommended Pass
Security: Not started
Criminality: Passed
Due Date is May 30, 2018 for me.

Not sure why the due date is that far away. Any advise?

April 21st Applicant, AOR2 : June 19th

Due date is generally 12 months from receiving your application / started processing your application. It does not mean they will take until that date. People have received PR much before that date. It is a reference info.

 

[Jasmine1]

Due date is generally 12 months from receiving your application / started processing your application. It does not mean they will take until that date. People have received PR much before that date. It is a reference info.

From our GCMS notes:
Eligibility : Recommended Pass
Security: Not started
Criminality: Passed
Due Date is May 30, 2018 for me.

Not sure why the due date is that far away. Any advise?

April 21st Applicant, AOR2 : June 19th

you are almost there everything is done for you...Due date should be the next round of review by an officer but most often you would not reach due date and get DM PPR before that

Your BGC started?

 

[Y boperrai123]

How much to wait for dm now.
Nothing today also.

 

[Jasmine1]

How much to wait for dm now.
Nothing today also.

me too No update since BGC started

 

[inak_15]

- Since our application is being processed by a rep, we do could not link the GCKey (is there a way we could link it even if we have a rep) and hence don't know if the medical request has been received via GCKey. Do the reps also get a notification via email, or is GCKey the only answer.
Generally, there is an email and ensure your rep is checking your account on a daily basis. If not, get the username, password, and security questions for the account from the rep.

- Should I call the automated CIC number to get an update, as I have read that this is the same as GCKey. If so, could some kindly let me know the number too.
Yes, please. Call cic on a daily basis as it reads the exact status in your gc key account in case you do not have access to it and also, check your ecas @ https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/authenticate.do?app=

Thank you for your reply. Yes, indeed I check ECAS daily (both sponsor and PA). I will be calling them to check the update.

 

[Kinza_Bee]

From our GCMS notes:
Eligibility : Recommended Pass
Security: Not started
Criminality: Passed
Due Date is May 30, 2018 for me.

Not sure why the due date is that far away. Any advise?

April 21st Applicant, AOR2 : June 19th

Due date is just an internal deadline for the officer to conclude your file within the 12 months of SA. They usually conclude files way before the deadline, unless the application needs special attention.

 

[sg33]

you are almost there everything is done for you...Due date should be the next round of review by an officer but most often you would not reach due date and get DM PPR before that

Your BGC started?

BGC still shows Not Applicable

 

[MrsTanner28]

Guys...Finally got Passport request OMGGGG....Quick question they already requested pictures with the original package, they're requesting it again...does he really need to get passport photos done again?

 

[mmahedihasan]

Guys...Finally got Passport request OMGGGG....Quick question they already requested pictures with the original package, they're requesting it again...does he really need to get passport photos done again?

Congratulations!

 

[SaoirseB]

Finally got PPR in the last 2 hrs ... thought it would never come . Got DM start of September.

 

[Electra]

me too No update since BGC started

Its been a month my BGCstarted and no news after that...

 

[Oulrish]

Guys...Finally got Passport request OMGGGG....Quick question they already requested pictures with the original package, they're requesting it again...does he really need to get passport photos done again?

Congratulations, great news!!! They do need two new photos to use on the visa issuance and the CoPR, that is the usual request with the PPR.

 

[bafonso]

I got it today too! DM on October 11. Wasn't expecting it for another 2 weeks honestly. Now I need to take more pictures! I assume we write by hand their annex.. probably can only ship it out Monday. I would even drop it in Ottawa if they'd let me