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legalfalcon

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App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
That is for security. Security related details are always redacted in GCMS notes under section 15 of the Access to Information Act.
@legalfalcon
Okay thanks. Should I order cbsa notes to get more insight?
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What is the most recent note in your GCMS and when is it dated?

Only if it has been more than 2-3 months that your eligibility was conclusively passed, by an officer, should you consider CBSA.

Even before you request your CBSA notes, send a webform and ask for a status update, or call IRCC. Also, many applications currently are being put on hold, so there is no need to panic, and just use the available tools.

At the end, if your eligibility is passed, which is the most important stage, you need not worry and just wait it out.
 

arbu45

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10-01-2020
What is the most recent note in your GCMS and when is it dated?

Only if it has been more than 2-3 months that your eligibility was conclusively passed, by an officer, should you consider CBSA.

Even before you request your CBSA notes, send a webform and ask for a status update, or call IRCC. Also, many applications currently are being put on hold, so there is no need to panic, and just use the available tools.

At the end, if your eligibility is passed, which is the most important stage, you need not worry and just wait it out.
I ordered my GCMS on 22nd August, 2020 and eligibility on page 2 shows its passed. Is it conclusively passed?

My file is at LVO and they don't respond, so should I call IRCC. Further, almost 6-7 people from org have immigrated to Canada and 4-5 went under security screening and got cleared like in 6-8 months on avg, without any ADR requirement being raised.
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,047
9,915
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
I ordered my GCMS on 22nd August, 2020 and eligibility on page 2 shows its passed. Is it conclusively passed?

My file is at LVO and they don't respond, so should I call IRCC. Further, almost 6-7 people from org have immigrated to Canada and 4-5 went under security screening and got cleared like in 6-8 months on avg, without any ADR requirement being raised.
To see if your eligibility is conclusively passed, see the officer's notes in the last 3-5 pages.

You can read y previous post on this available at #2,521

Start with a webform first, and then you can call IRCC.
 
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Key_Observer

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@legalfalcon
My timeline:
I applied for SINP
06 June 2019 Invitation of Submit an Application EOI
21 July 2019 Reminder to submit an EOI
23 July 2019 Application submitted with complete documents EOI Submitted
Should I request for my GCMS? please help
 

arbu45

Star Member
Oct 1, 2019
136
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36
Pakistan
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
1221
AOR Received.
10-01-2020
To see if your eligibility is conclusively passed, see the officer's notes in the last 3-5 pages.

You can read y previous post on this available at #2,521

Start with a webform first, and then you can call IRCC.
Notes 1 & 2 are redacted and on the right hand corner S15(1) is written, Further note 4 is off case processing agent. Could it be that it's awaiting final review of an officer?
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,047
9,915
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
Notes 1 & 2 are redacted and on the right hand corner S15(1) is written, Further note 4 is off case processing agent. Could it be that it's awaiting final review of an officer?
Why does the cause processing agent note say?
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,047
9,915
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
@legalfalcon
My timeline:
I applied for SINP
06 June 2019 Invitation of Submit an Application EOI
21 July 2019 Reminder to submit an EOI
23 July 2019 Application submitted with complete documents EOI Submitted
Should I request for my GCMS? please help
Are you referring to your application submitted with IRCC, or with Saskatchewan Province for provincial nomination?
 

arbu45

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Oct 1, 2019
136
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Pakistan
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
1221
AOR Received.
10-01-2020
Why does the cause processing agent note say?

REVIEW TYPE: A11.2 - CASE PROCESSING AGENT APPLICATION: E******* REGULATION: PNP: FSW, 2020-01-10 I have reviewed this application based upon the documents submitted by the applicant and the information contained in the file and note the following. RECOMMENDATION: A11.2: MET R87: APPEARS TO MEET R76: Selection Criteria - FSW POINTS: APPEARS TO MEET R76: Selection Criteria - FUNDS: SETTLEMENT FUNDS ARE MET MEDICAL: ALL VALID Outstanding Documents (Requested): - RPRF PNP NOMINATION: - Province of Nomination: ******* - PNC#: ******. - Province matches current residence: No. - Nomination validity: Original. - Case Type: Economic Case. Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) CRS Score at invitation to apply (ITA) 1006 CRS points minimum score for round: 472 CRS score at application (APR): 1006 Total CRS Points Assessed: 1006 I have reviewed the following for CRS points: PA gained points as SINGLE at ITA and APR PA gained points for 3+ year(s) Foreign Work Experience with ********************* edoc# ******* *Skill Transferability* 025 - Foreign Work Experience - Verified EDUCATION CREDENTIAL(S) PROVIDED Master's Degree, Business/Mgmt/Marketing R75(2)(A) PRIMARY OCCUPATION: ********** ************ WORK EXPERIENCE 1: Foreign **************** ************* for ******************* LETTER OF EMPLOYMENT (eDoc# ): WORK EXPERIENCE 2: ******************R75(2) LETTER OF EMPLOYMENT (eDoc# ***********): Dated: 2019-12-23 Job Description consistent with lead statement and main duties of declared NOC - YES FSW POINTS: APPEARS TO MEET FSW score at ITA: 71 / Min required FSW Score: 67 Total FSW Points Assessed: 69 13 - R80 Work Experience - ***Revised*** (11) R76(1)(B) SETTLEMENT FUNDS: CAD $***** Verified by statement from: *****, Date: 2019-12-30, showing CAD $****** Verified by statement from: *******, Date: 2019-11-19, showing CAD $***** Family of 1 requires CAD $12 669 Family Composition : NO CONCERNS PA **********), SINGLE PASSPORT EXPIRY: 2023-01-02 INTEGRATED SEARCH (FOSS/GCMS): PA (********) No trace in GCMS/FOSS other than present application


Above are the note of case processing agent.
 

legalfalcon

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Sep 21, 2015
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Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
REVIEW TYPE: A11.2 - CASE PROCESSING AGENT APPLICATION: E******* REGULATION: PNP: FSW, 2020-01-10 I have reviewed this application based upon the documents submitted by the applicant and the information contained in the file and note the following. RECOMMENDATION: A11.2: MET R87: APPEARS TO MEET R76: Selection Criteria - FSW POINTS: APPEARS TO MEET R76: Selection Criteria - FUNDS: SETTLEMENT FUNDS ARE MET MEDICAL: ALL VALID Outstanding Documents (Requested): - RPRF PNP NOMINATION: - Province of Nomination: ******* - PNC#: ******. - Province matches current residence: No. - Nomination validity: Original. - Case Type: Economic Case. Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) CRS Score at invitation to apply (ITA) 1006 CRS points minimum score for round: 472 CRS score at application (APR): 1006 Total CRS Points Assessed: 1006 I have reviewed the following for CRS points: PA gained points as SINGLE at ITA and APR PA gained points for 3+ year(s) Foreign Work Experience with ********************* edoc# ******* *Skill Transferability* 025 - Foreign Work Experience - Verified EDUCATION CREDENTIAL(S) PROVIDED Master's Degree, Business/Mgmt/Marketing R75(2)(A) PRIMARY OCCUPATION: ********** ************ WORK EXPERIENCE 1: Foreign **************** ************* for ******************* LETTER OF EMPLOYMENT (eDoc# ): WORK EXPERIENCE 2: ******************R75(2) LETTER OF EMPLOYMENT (eDoc# ***********): Dated: 2019-12-23 Job Description consistent with lead statement and main duties of declared NOC - YES FSW POINTS: APPEARS TO MEET FSW score at ITA: 71 / Min required FSW Score: 67 Total FSW Points Assessed: 69 13 - R80 Work Experience - ***Revised*** (11) R76(1)(B) SETTLEMENT FUNDS: CAD $***** Verified by statement from: *****, Date: 2019-12-30, showing CAD $****** Verified by statement from: *******, Date: 2019-11-19, showing CAD $***** Family of 1 requires CAD $12 669 Family Composition : NO CONCERNS PA **********), SINGLE PASSPORT EXPIRY: 2023-01-02 INTEGRATED SEARCH (FOSS/GCMS): PA (********) No trace in GCMS/FOSS other than present application

Above are the note of case processing agent.
It seems like that your eligibility was recommended passed based on the above note. This notes is reviewed by an officer who makes a final recommendation and then your eligibility is conclusively passed.

When is this note dated? and what is the date of your most recent note?
 
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arbu45

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1221
AOR Received.
10-01-2020
It seems like that your eligibility was recommended passed based on the above note. This notes is reviewed by an officer who makes a final recommendation and then your eligibility is conclusively passed.

When is this note dated? and what is the date of your most recent note?
Okay great. These notes are dated 05/03/2020
Further Note 2 dates to 13/07/2020 and they are redacted. This was the date my background status got changed to we are processing your background check and Note-1 is dated 20/07/2020 and is redacted as well.

These both are redacted under s15(1).
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,047
9,915
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
Okay great. These notes are dated 05/03/2020
Further Note 2 dates to 13/07/2020 and they are redacted. This was the date my background status got changed to we are processing your background check and Note-1 is dated 20/07/2020 and is redacted as well.

These both are redacted under s15(1).
S15(1) is usually used to redact security related activities. It seems, you will just have to wait. Have you tried sending a webform?
 

arbu45

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1221
AOR Received.
10-01-2020
S15(1) is usually used to redact security related activities. It seems, you will just have to wait. Have you tried sending a webform?
Yup seems like.
Raised one webform on 12th July and got this response after two months of LVO.

"Please be advised that due to ongoing restrictions in the United Kingdom relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, IRCC London is operating at significantly reduced capacity. Your application is awaiting review but we are unable to advise when this review will take place in the near term.

Please rest assured that we will contact you should anything additional be required. In view of the ongoing situation relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, no application in progress will be closed or refused due to a lack of documentation or inability to complete the application process in time, such as giving biometrics or completing an immigration medical exam, when unrestricted travel reopens.

We appreciate your patience at this time. Please continue to provide information on any changes to your mailing address, family composition or other details affecting your application".


Have raised one today to ask IRCC central for any update.
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,047
9,915
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
Yup seems like.
Raised one webform on 12th July and got this response after two months of LVO.

"Please be advised that due to ongoing restrictions in the United Kingdom relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, IRCC London is operating at significantly reduced capacity. Your application is awaiting review but we are unable to advise when this review will take place in the near term.

Please rest assured that we will contact you should anything additional be required. In view of the ongoing situation relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, no application in progress will be closed or refused due to a lack of documentation or inability to complete the application process in time, such as giving biometrics or completing an immigration medical exam, when unrestricted travel reopens.

We appreciate your patience at this time. Please continue to provide information on any changes to your mailing address, family composition or other details affecting your application".


Have raised one today to ask IRCC central for any update.
Keep me posted on when you hear back. Seem like the response to the July 12 was generic one.
 
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blueivory

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So what is integrated search (FOSS/GCMS). Someone mentioned CRA, would our CRS accounts or profiles be checked as part of background check for inland applicants. How are address and work history verified for PNP since no documents are requested for them?
 

blueivory

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So am stillc confused about eligibility, background, security and criminal checks. I assume security and criminal are related. Am not sure what eligibility and background wouid refer to for paper PNP nominated applicant applying for PR. What exactly is checked- taxes, T4? Previous applications? Certificates or what? We were not asked for these documents in the application. Are notes and correspondences from previous scrutinized. Is this application linked online since it's a paper application?