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legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,048
9,916
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
Hi all. I want to order gcms notes but have few queries. Kindly help. They ask us to fill the consent form after making the payment. The consent form asks for designated representative's information. Can I leave it blank as I dont have any representative.
Secondly they have asked to mail the scanned copy. But I could not find any email Id.
Kindly help.
When you request your GCMS notes through GET GCMS, you will be sent a pre-filled consent for. The designated individual in the consent form is the person at GET GCMS to whom you are authorizing to obtain your GCMS notes. It is NOT the same as your authorized representative (lawyer / consultant).

Just follow the instructions and sign the form.
 

kunalmanohar

Full Member
Oct 13, 2017
34
1
Hi Legal Falcon,

I am an PNP outland applicant for Ontario, My AOR is 9th May 2018, Last update was on 31st May 2018

Recently, I had received my GCMS note, I ran through the last Notes, It says assssed CRS 919 out of 944, the difference is exactly 25

What does that mean...??

It also contains a remarks saying OFFICER REVIEW REQUIRED

Can you please help me with this

Thanks n Regards
Kunal M Kerkar
 

kunalmanohar

Full Member
Oct 13, 2017
34
1
Hi legal falcon,
please find below detail

ASSESSMENTS
Eligibility: Review Required
Security: Not Started
HIRV:
Criminality: Passed
Org Crime:
Medical: Passed
Misrepresentation :
Info Sharing: Complete
Other Reqs:
Final:

Why my Eligibility requires Review

please help

please please

Thanks
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,048
9,916
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
Hi Legal Falcon,

I am an PNP outland applicant for Ontario, My AOR is 9th May 2018, Last update was on 31st May 2018

Recently, I had received my GCMS note, I ran through the last Notes, It says assssed CRS 919 out of 944, the difference is exactly 25

What does that mean...??

It also contains a remarks saying OFFICER REVIEW REQUIRED

Can you please help me with this

Thanks n Regards
Kunal M Kerkar
You will need to provide more details. See the last 5-7 pages for the detailed notes.
 

mldtemi

Full Member
May 18, 2018
30
0
Hello all,

I got my GCMS notes today. I saw MI3 review required. What does this mean. Anyone who has gotten this before?

ANALYST
RECOMMENDATION: Review Required MI3Reviewrequired A11.2: Appears MetR75:FSWMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Appears Met R76: SELECTION CRITERIA - FSW POINTS/Funds: Appears MetFSW
points total: 79 Ready to Finalize RPRF: Complete
 

Saad1993

Star Member
May 9, 2017
105
6
Hi l
As per your notes, you have cleared eligibility and your security is in progress. There will be 4 "Security" sub-activities before the security is cleared. Unless you see "security screening," you are not in enhanced security.

I don't see any concerns in your notes and it is just a matter of time before your application is approved.
Hi legalfalcon. My gcms notes say s.15 (1) on pages where there is any thing related to security. Does does imply SS or is it normal to have this due to the secrecy? Will really appreciate your response. Thanks
 

saleee101

Member
Aug 15, 2017
12
0
Hi @legalfalcon ....
I just called cic ro find out what documents I need after doing my medicals ...and they said my application has been transferred to the edmonton local office.
I am a principal applicant for inland sponsorship
...my question is..
1 is this bad?
2 does this mean my application is going to take longer than expected?
3 in what events do app get transferred to local office...? Please I need clarity
Thanks...I am worried
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,048
9,916
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

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,048
9,916
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
Hello all,

I got my GCMS notes today. I saw MI3 review required. What does this mean. Anyone who has gotten this before?

ANALYST
RECOMMENDATION: Review Required MI3Reviewrequired A11.2: Appears MetR75:FSWMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Appears Met R76: SELECTION CRITERIA - FSW POINTS/Funds: Appears MetFSW
points total: 79 Ready to Finalize RPRF: Complete
MI3 refers to the ministerial instruction 3.

Effective July 1, 2011, the third set of Ministerial Instructions (MI3) further limited the intake of new FSW applications by lowering the global cap to 10,000, with sub-caps of 500 for each of the 29 priority occupations. It introduced an annual cap of 700 for new applications made under the federal Immigrant Investor Program, and also included a temporary moratorium on Entrepreneur applications while that program undergoes review.

http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2011/2011-06-25/html/notice-avis-eng.html
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,048
9,916
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
Hi @legalfalcon ....
I just called cic ro find out what documents I need after doing my medicals ...and they said my application has been transferred to the edmonton local office.
I am a principal applicant for inland sponsorship
...my question is..
1 is this bad?
2 does this mean my application is going to take longer than expected?
3 in what events do app get transferred to local office...? Please I need clarity
Thanks...I am worried
See https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/busting-myths-and-best-practices-for-app-tracking-monthly-whatsapp-ita-help-groups.522118/
 

Abod1981

Star Member
Jun 15, 2017
58
8
Dear legalfalcon, I had submitted my gcms notes request on 17th August 2018 but unfortunatlly did not received them, when I contact your team they informed me it comencend with IRC on 20th August..my quesion is why its delayed as per your experience? Its almost 40 days and when suppose to receive ? Thanks on advance
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,048
9,916
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
Dear legalfalcon, I had submitted my gcms notes request on 17th August 2018 but unfortunatlly did not received them, when I contact your team they informed me it comencend with IRC on 20th August..my quesion is why its delayed as per your experience? Its almost 40 days and when suppose to receive ? Thanks on advance
Some GCMS notes are delayed. This can be on account for many reasons. Administrative delay is the most common. Also, if your application is at the final stage, then GCMS notes will not be released and priority will be given to finalization of the application. Also, if your application is being processed outside Canada, then it could be a case that the office has not yet released the GCMS notes.

Since IRCC does not disclose the reason, no one knows the exact reason. However, all you can do is wait, or file a complaint with ICC.
 

adlanco

Full Member
Dec 18, 2013
40
9
Dear Legalfalcon, @legalfalcon

can you, please, help me as well to understand GCMS notes?
I can't copy it, so
it says in ASSESMENTS
Eligibility -passed
security- (just blank)
Criminality-passed
medical- passed

on the page 2 right upper corner there is s.15(1)- does it mean that SS is in process? as further goes CLIENT DETAIL and ADMISSIBILITIES where it says security-not started. for my husband security page is "withheld pursuant to section 15(1)".

Last pages of the PA and officers note indicate that my eligibility confirmed by officer Dec, 14th, 2017.

and the very recent note in on June 12, 2018, where it says Med reassessment completed as per OTTAWA RMO for PA ans SP. (I'm not good with all these abbreviations-what does it mean?)

(I applied on October 10, 2017 as FSW inland. I'm a main applicant plus my husband who has excessive travel and work history with Afghanistan and Iraq (US military bases). Can it be a reason for so long waiting for us since we applied?

and one more question-Although GCMS notes say that my eligibility is passed- my CIC account still says We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
and We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information. though GCMS says that security not started. why information contradicts and what should I believe?
thank you in advance.
Hi, I have order GCMS notes and got the exact same status. Wondering if you got your visa or still waiting.
 

goodboy97

Hero Member
Feb 12, 2017
505
57
Montreal, Canada
Category........
QSW
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
App. Filed.......
26-05-2017
Doc's Request.
NA
Nomination.....
NA
AOR Received.
15-08-2017
IELTS Request
NA
File Transfer...
NA
Interview........
Not Required
@legalfalcon,

I have received the following email from ATIP today:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Dear ABCD;

This is further to your request under the Privacy Act, which was received on September xx, 2018, for the following records:

the electronic notes of the immigration or citizenship officer(s) for the citizenship file concerning ABCD.

We regret to inform you that we are unable to process your request for the following reason:

We noticed discrepancies between the file number provided and the type of records you requested. Therefore we require that you confirm which records you would like to receive:

- The information pertaining to the file number mentioned on the request (EP000012345), or
- The information regarding the citizenship file. If so, please provide the associated file number(s) or additional information such as the date and location the application(s) was (were) submitted.


Note that we will put your request on hold until we receive the requested information from you. If we have not received your reply by October xx, 2018, we will consider the request abandoned and close our file accordingly.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

What should be the response! I do not know why I have received this email?