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HOW TO ORDER GCMS NOTES: STEP BY STEP PROCESS!

david_gat88

Hero Member
Jul 4, 2018
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I am an il-land applicant and was ordering GCMS notes to check the status of my application. I am confused about these 2 options; What should I choose?

Which specific information are you looking for?:

  1. The application, supporting documents and correspondences sent to and/or from IRCC
  2. Status Update of File/Reasons for Refusal/Officer's Electronic Notes
#2 status update of file/officer's electronic notes.
 

sdjkd

Member
Dec 20, 2018
17
7
Hi everyone,
If I want to request my stored documents about my previous temporary residence application in IRCC's database, which option do I have to chose when I request my GCMS notes? Are these selections correct?

Please select the Department where you would like to submit an Access to Information or Privacy request.: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Are you requesting information on your own behalf?: Yes
Select the category that best describes you.: Member of the Public
How would you prefer to receive the requested records?: E-mail
What type of information are you requesting?: Privacy Act or Access to Information Act
Which type of records do you wish to request?: Immigration/Citizenship Records
What type of record would you like to request?: Temporary Residence
Which specific information are you looking for?: The application, supporting documents and correspondence sent to and/or from IRCC

*I am currently living in Canada on the work permit and I think I can request my information myself rather than requesting GCMS notes through a citizen or permanent resident. Am I right?
Sorry if the answer to my questions Are obvious, but I really need these documents and I don't want to lose one month and then find out I did the wrong request!
Thank you
 
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kabzik

Star Member
Jul 13, 2016
63
25
Hello, gang.
I just ordered GCMS notes for PR/Express Entry using the step-by-step by @Sue2017
I successfully submitted the request and received a confirmation with a tracking number.
"You have successfully submitted your request under the Privacy Act to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada."
However, there were no payment request anywhere on the pages.
Is this ok?
 
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sumylili

Hero Member
Feb 22, 2019
387
162
Toronto
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Winnipeg
NOC Code......
1311
App. Filed.......
14-11-2018
AOR Received.
14-11-2018
Med's Done....
14-12-2018
Interview........
04-06-2019
Passport Req..
Landing Email 17-05-2019
LANDED..........
04-06-2019
Hello, gang.
I just ordered GCMS notes for PR/Express Entry using the step-by-step by @Sue2017
I successfully submitted the request and received a confirmation with a tracking number.
"You have successfully submitted your request under the Privacy Act to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada."
However, there were no payment request anywhere on the pages.
Is this ok?
Yes, It is free under Privacy Act
 

Becikl007

Star Member
Jul 18, 2016
96
57
I am an il-land applicant and was ordering GCMS notes to check the status of my application. I am confused about these 2 options; What should I choose?

Which specific information are you looking for?:

  1. The application, supporting documents and correspondences sent to and/or from IRCC
  2. Status Update of File/Reasons for Refusal/Officer's Electronic Notes
I am ordering the notes for my PR application. I have ordered them once already but now have a total memory block in what i chose here. Is it correct that i have to pick the second option: Status Update of File/Reasons for Refusal/Officer's Electronic Notes?

Thanks for your help guys
 

sumylili

Hero Member
Feb 22, 2019
387
162
Toronto
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Winnipeg
NOC Code......
1311
App. Filed.......
14-11-2018
AOR Received.
14-11-2018
Med's Done....
14-12-2018
Interview........
04-06-2019
Passport Req..
Landing Email 17-05-2019
LANDED..........
04-06-2019
If I have made a mistake choosing this option "Status Update of File/Reasons for Refusal/Officer's Electronic Notes". Should I make a new request?
 

sumylili

Hero Member
Feb 22, 2019
387
162
Toronto
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Winnipeg
NOC Code......
1311
App. Filed.......
14-11-2018
AOR Received.
14-11-2018
Med's Done....
14-12-2018
Interview........
04-06-2019
Passport Req..
Landing Email 17-05-2019
LANDED..........
04-06-2019
How do we get notes?
Via email or regular mail?
Applied on 7th February
I think there are only two options: E-mail or CD, depends which one you selected when you made the request.
 

sumylili

Hero Member
Feb 22, 2019
387
162
Toronto
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Winnipeg
NOC Code......
1311
App. Filed.......
14-11-2018
AOR Received.
14-11-2018
Med's Done....
14-12-2018
Interview........
04-06-2019
Passport Req..
Landing Email 17-05-2019
LANDED..........
04-06-2019
Thanks you are right i choose email
Thanks again
Still waiting
Yeah, it is 30 calendar days. Did you remember whether you choose 1 or 2?
  1. The application, supporting documents and correspondences sent to and/or from IRCC
  2. Status Update of File/Reasons for Refusal/Officer's Electronic Notes
 
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Sharukh khan

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Jan 14, 2019
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Yeah, it is 30 calendar days. Did you remember whether you choose 1 or 2?
  1. The application, supporting documents and correspondences sent to and/or from IRCC
  2. Status Update of File/Reasons for Refusal/Officer's Electronic Notes
Yes I selected number 2
Is it good?
 

sumylili

Hero Member
Feb 22, 2019
387
162
Toronto
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Winnipeg
NOC Code......
1311
App. Filed.......
14-11-2018
AOR Received.
14-11-2018
Med's Done....
14-12-2018
Interview........
04-06-2019
Passport Req..
Landing Email 17-05-2019
LANDED..........
04-06-2019

Nuel182

Full Member
Sep 6, 2018
21
0
Hi
I am Canadian citizen and applied for my wife sponsorship.
I am thinking to apply for GCMS Notes, but I have representative in my files, can I apply GCMS notes as sponsor for spouse .

it would not impact to my file? or do my representative have to apply for GCMS Notes,
I want to order a note but I have no representative in Canada,is there anyway You can help?