August AOR 2017

[Vipinbabu02]

Hi Guys

Completed 6 months today ..
still stuck at na2..
LVO: NDVO

ADR says we need more docs , we will contact you for 3 months now.
the entire picture is so unclear, Have not recieved my gcms as well..

Almost in the same stage as you are. Completing 6months by 19th Feb.
NA2 since 20th Sep.
ADR changed to "We do not need additional documents" in the month of Nov.
Raised GCMS notes and got reply that the file is under processing in NDVO(Pending eligibility check).
Called CIC couple of times but not much help.

Thanks.

 

[sanexplorer666]

What is security screening

Well Security screening is in depth investigation of your past 10 years travel and other records. This is done via various agencies and database. Giving an example I was in Security screening, I got to know from GCMS notes. Iam guessing this could be due to my travel to risky countries and I was part of UN government projects. It depends upon various factors , however not to worry this is just a process. As long as you are thruthfull to your application , things would move. May be there could be some delay however it would move.

 

[SheFer92]

Well Security screening is in depth investigation of your past 10 years travel and other records. This is done via various agencies and database. Giving an example I was in Security screening, I got to know from GCMS notes. Iam guessing this could be due to my travel to risky countries and I was part of UN government projects. It depends upon various factors , however not to worry this is just a process. As long as you are thruthfull to your application , things would move. May be there could be some delay however it would move.

Hi,
How can you tell from GCM notes that you are in security screening. I have trouble trying to find out if i am under security screening or not.

TIA

 

[Kanikananda]

Almost in the same stage as you are. Completing 6months by 19th Feb.
NA2 since 20th Sep.
ADR changed to "We do not need additional documents" in the month of Nov.
Raised GCMS notes and got reply that the file is under processing in NDVO(Pending eligibility check).
Called CIC couple of times but not much help.

Thanks.

when did you request for gcms notes...my adr says we need more... god only knows what is taking them so long ....also i haven't received my notes for over 60 days now.. hopefully will get them soon

 

[PranitaJ]

Can somebody help me with a WhatsApp or facebook group for Canada PR applicants who received ITA in August 2017?
Thanks!

 

[qwets]

Hi @Articulatersuper plz add me in post Aor group. I submitted Aor in Aug and haven't received any update

 

[shanmuk]

Hi Guys,

Starting thread for those who have AOR in August 2017 - please join for discussion and knowledge sharing.

There is already a watsapp/telegram groups for August AOR - please leave a request (dont share number, just a request saying: add me to watsapp) and i will send you an invite link.

Below I will post some information which you may find useful going forward.

Some FAQ:

Q: How to find my visa office?

A: Send E-mail to: CPC-CTD-Ottawa@cic.gc.ca
Subject: E000xxxx - Visa Office
Body of the mail:
Hello,

I am trying to find out in which Visa office my application is being processed?

Application number: E000xxxx
Date of Birth: 19xx-xx-xx
Last Name: xxx
First Name: xxxx
UCI: -
Category of Immigration: Federal Skilled Worker

Q: Can you explain background status changes (by other forum member, not my):

A: Background statuses explained:

There are two different things. Application status remains in process until we complete stamping.

Regarding BG status - It will go through different stages and let me try to make it clear to you to avoid any further confusion.

Prior to March 7, CIC used to maintain the below BG status.
1. Not needed at this time (NN)
2. Not Started (NS)
3. In Progress (IP)

After March 7, they paraphase the above status as follows.

1. Not Applicable (NA) ( Old Status :: NN)
2. Next to step to conduct BG Check (NBG) (Old Status : NS)
3. In Progress (IP)

People in the threads are using the above status interchangeably. So, don't get confused.

Now as far as BG process is concerned, it will go through the below trends. I'm using new status words for your reference.

Trend 1: NA -> IP -> NA -> IP
Trend 2: NA -> NBG-> NA-> IP

Some people who are submitting RCMP along with eAPR follows Trend 2 and rest Trend 1. I may not be 100% accurate. But this is what I noticed for CEC Inlanders.
Once the applicant at IP(2), he can expect PPR anytime soon.

Regarding at what stage BG will change??

STAGE 1:: After we submit our application, the BG status would be NA and it will be there until we see a change in Medical status (Passed).

STAGE 2:: After medical update is done, then agent at CIO will change our BG to IP or NBG. Then, he will start R10 check, Criminal checks.

STAGE 3:: After the above checks are done, then he will change BG to NA and our file moved to next stage for Eligibility assessment (A11.2) . Once he/she feels that we are meeting the Eligibility then he/she will provide his/her recommendation to Visa Officer and initiate the Security Clearance. At this point only our file will be moved from CIO to CPC.

STAGE 4:: Officer at Local Visa Office (LVO) will review the recommendation, Security clearance reports. Once he/she satisfies then he/she will approve the recommendation. Then our BG will be changed to IP again. This is where PPR(Passport Request) mails triggered to applicants.


I will post more as we progress.

Thanks!

Please add me

 

[qwets]

Please add me august 17 AOR

 

[peachlady]

pls.add me in whatsapp Aug AOR.. TIA

 

[abhere]

Pls add me Aug AOR'17 ... TIA

 

[Kanikananda]

Almost in the same stage as you are. Completing 6months by 19th Feb.
NA2 since 20th Sep.
ADR changed to "We do not need additional documents" in the month of Nov.
Raised GCMS notes and got reply that the file is under processing in NDVO(Pending eligibility check).
Called CIC couple of times but not much help.

Thanks.

Any movement

 

[KS_U2]

I have been observing this forum for several months now. Delighted to inform all that I just got my acceptance confirmed.

My timeline (approx.) is as follows:
ITA 29th August 2017
Meds passed 9th September 2017
ADR 11th September 2017
ADR submission 16th September 2017
Acceptance Email 19th Feb 2018

My application status on the CIC platform was always (since 16th September 2017) and still is "We are reviewing the additional documents provided" + "Your background check is in progress"

Yesterday & out of sheer curiosity, I emailed CIC and got an email stating that my application has been approved. Next step : To send the passports to Abu Dhabi Visa office.

I never overly concerned myself with the outcome. Fire and forget.

Wish you all the very best.

 

[qwets]

AOR 04aug 17 and after that no update, waiting desperately.

 

[EyeEye]

I am an Aug 17 applicant, been following this thread for some time. Does anybody here have an idea what is going on with August AOR applicants that have not yet received PPR? How many are there approximately in percentages?
I've seen on myimmitracker that CIC (specifically Ottawa LVO) is handling almost only Nov-Dec and Jan 18 applications for some time now. It seems like earlier applications have basically been neglected...
Any ideas what is going on with that? Why are they issuing visas almost only for people who have applied around a month ago?

 

[SheFer92]

I am an Aug 17 applicant, been following this thread for some time. Does anybody here have an idea what is going on with August AOR applicants that have not yet received PPR? How many are there approximately in percentages?
I've seen on myimmitracker that CIC (specifically Ottawa LVO) is handling almost only Nov-Dec and Jan 18 applications for some time now. It seems like earlier applications have basically been neglected...
Any ideas what is going on with that? Why are they issuing visas almost only for people who have applied around a month ago?

Hi EyeEye
If you have passed the 6 month mark (around 184 days) you should raise a case specific inquiry and/or write to your LVO requesting some information for the delay, I believe they are required to provide you with some kind of information.

In my case i raised a case specific inquiry after i completed my 6 months and the LVO replied in a few days asking me to check my CIC account for a message which basically had ADR and PPR.

You could additionally request GCM notes which some believes will force someone to look at your application and then hopefully start making some kind of update to your application.

I hope you hear something soon, i know how you feel. All the best and good luck.

I only had this update this week after almost 200 days since AoR