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phuongdong

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could you share the weblink of gcms which you ordered?, thank you in advance
There are a lot of options on the internet you can google it for sure. Some of my friends recommend this one: https://www.justforcanada.com/order-gcms-notes.html - They will analyze and make suggestion for you as well. For me, I just use: https://caipsnotes.com - Typical GCMS note but the service will not give any analysis or suggestion for you. If you know someone present in Canada, you can ask that person to use ATIP Online Request through this: https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do?lang=en - It just takes 5$ per request and your consent form attached with. I know some people use "clone" email, address, and information to request ATIP online for only themselves, but I do not want to risk this.
 

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Yeah, it is my first time applying Canada Study Permit. This is my process of GCMS note. I ordered it right after seeing the update from the system (specifically after receiving Correspondence Letter). The reason I waited because if I ordered GCMS before then it would not have updated the final decision from them. For the timeline, my GCMS note took request on July 24, but I receive the electronic version on August 06. Basically, it will take approximately 2 weeks.
U got correspondence letter?
 
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Yqing237

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I have not received the passport request letter yet. But in the GCMS note, there is an indication when the passport request letter will be sent to you. Plus, the system is still the same - in progress.
Yea that’s what I thought. Maybe whoever received correspondence letter without a rejection already had their applications approved. They are just holding back on passport request. Do you mind checking on the date of approval? Is it the same day of correspondence letter?
 

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I have not received the passport request letter yet. But in the GCMS note, there is an indication when the passport request letter will be sent to you. Plus, the system is still the same - in progress.
I have the same timeline as you but I have not got correspondence letter yet. This is my third time to apply for study permit. Hopefully I can get approved
 
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phuongdong

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Yea that’s what I thought. Maybe whoever received correspondence letter without a rejection already had their applications approved. They are just holding back on passport request. Do you mind checking on the date of approval? Is it the same day of correspondence letter?
My approval date (according to my GCMS note) is July 23 which is 2 days right after I received correspondence letter. Here is some things that I think it is useful for you guys to know. I have read the process comment from agent in the note - they indicate "genuine student"; "Funding ok" and "will leave Canada at the end of authorized stay". Furthermore, my client informations that I attached with are my diploma and final transcript - no other documents nor they request additional documents.
 
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yxjason

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My approval date (according to my GCMS note) is July 23 which is 2 days right after I received correspondence letter. Here is some things that I think it is useful for you guys to know. I have read the process comment from agent in the note - they indicate "genuine student"; "Funding ok" and "will leave Canada at the end of authorized stay". Furthermore, my client informations that I attached with are my diploma and final transcript - no other documents nor they request additional documents.
I did not receive correspondence letter even tho I have the same timeline as urs
 

phuongdong

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I have the same timeline as you but I have not got correspondence letter yet. This is my third time to apply for study permit. Hopefully I can get approved
Do you apply for renewal study permit? I am unsure why it takes letter to be sent for you so long. I got the correspondence letter right after completing the biometrics.
 

Yqing237

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My approval date (according to my GCMS note) is July 23 which is 2 days right after I received correspondence letter. Here is some things that I think it is useful for you guys to know. I have read the process comment from agent in the note - they indicate "genuine student"; "Funding ok" and "will leave Canada at the end of authorized stay". Furthermore, my client informations that I attached with are my diploma and final transcript - no other documents nor they request additional documents.
You think they are intentionally holding back passport request letter worldwide to stop us from landing and spreading the virus?
 

yxjason

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Do you apply for renewal study permit? I am unsure why it takes letter to be sent for you so long. I got the correspondence letter right after completing the biometrics.
I mean I got rejected twice for study permit and this is my third time to apply for study permit. How lucky you get correspondence letter so quick
 
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Yqing237

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I mean I got rejected twice for study permit and this is my third time to apply for study permit. How lucky you get correspondence letter so quick
It depends on the country where you apply. And there have been speculations that they will prioritize bachelor master and PhD degrees over diplomas and certificates.
 
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phuongdong

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I mean I got rejected twice for study permit and this is my third time to apply for study permit. How lucky you get correspondence letter so quick
I think I apply for PhD program, so it might be a priority that I received the correspondence letter.

You think they are intentionally holding back passport request letter worldwide to stop us from landing and spreading the virus?
I am not sure they intentionally hold back passport request letter. If that is the case, then it is very ridiculous. Since my courses are totally online, I am not worried much. I think I might work with the immigration consultant in my school to see if there is an option that speeds up the request letter process. Probably, I will send them a webform indicating an urgent.
 

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There are a lot of options on the internet you can google it for sure. Some of my friends recommend this one: https://www.justforcanada.com/order-gcms-notes.html - They will analyze and make suggestion for you as well. For me, I just use: https://caipsnotes.com - Typical GCMS note but the service will not give any analysis or suggestion for you. If you know someone present in Canada, you can ask that person to use ATIP Online Request through this: https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do?lang=en - It just takes 5$ per request and your consent form attached with. I know some people use "clone" email, address, and information to request ATIP online for only themselves, but I do not want to risk this.
Thank you for sharing. for https://caipsnotes.com, can we do by ourself or it needs to be submitted by permanent resident or citizen of Canada? Thanks again
 

Yqing237

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I think I apply for PhD program, so it might be a priority that I received the correspondence letter.



I am not sure they intentionally hold back passport request letter. If that is the case, then it is very ridiculous. Since my courses are totally online, I am not worried much. I think I might work with the immigration consultant in my school to see if there is an option that speeds up the request letter process. Probably, I will send them a webform indicating an urgent.
Ye, sending a web form will possibly help but not likely. You can send it saying that hey you approved my app where is the passport request. But unlikely they will do it for a specific case since thousands of others are not getting it. It’s not personal just the protocol.
 

phuongdong

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Thank you for sharing. for https://caipsnotes.com, can we do by ourself or it needs to be submitted by permanent resident or citizen of Canada? Thanks again
For Caipsnotes, you just order it like a service with 15$. ATIP Online request will not necessarily require PR or Canada citizen. It just needs someone present in Canada. ATIP takes 5$ per request.
 
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phuongdong

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Ye, sending a web form will possibly help but not likely. You can send it saying that hey you approved my app where is the passport request. But unlikely they will do it for a specific case since thousands of others are not getting it. It’s not personal just the protocol.
Yeah, that is true. I hope we could get the passport request letter soon!!. Personally, I want to fly to Canada as long as getting stamp visa. I could not receive the scholarship funding while I am in the U.S.