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keroppi

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Nov 12, 2017
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@legalfalcon I requested GCMS note via getgcms last month and haven’t got it released in time as well. Got a “flagged for priority” message last night and that my file would hopefully be released in 2 or 3 weeks. Is this flagging normal procedure and should I read much into it?

Also, my request for medical extension got a generic reply via CSE. Do you think a call with them would help?

My medical is expiring in 1 week.
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,048
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 i ordered gmcs notes on 18th october , got an email that its filed on 19th october but have not received my notes yet ..what can be the issue already at 38th day
@legalfalcon I requested GCMS note via getgcms last month and haven’t got it released in time as well. Got a “flagged for priority” message last night and that my file would hopefully be released in 2 or 3 weeks. Is this flagging normal procedure and should I read much into it?

Also, my request for medical extension got a generic reply via CSE. Do you think a call with them would help?

My medical is expiring in 1 week.
The GCMS notes are released under the Access to Information Act. As per the act section 7 states:

7 Where access to a record is requested under this Act, the head of the government institution to which the request is made shall, subject to sections 8, 9 and 11, within thirty days after the request is received,

  • (a) give written notice to the person who made the request as to whether or not access to the record or a part thereof will be given; and
  • (b) if access is to be given, give the person who made the request access to the record or part thereof.

When the requested information is not given it is considered deemed refusal as per section 10:


Deemed refusal to give access

(3) Where the head of a government institution fails to give access to a record requested under this Act or a part thereof within the time limits set out in this Act, the head of the institution shall, for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to have refused to give access.

In your case IRCC was unable to release the information with 30 days. However upon contacting them, they have confirmed that it is not a refusal as per section 8, 9, 10 and IRCC will be releasing the GCMS notes and the request has been flagged as priority.

If you feel you that this delay is unreasonable, then you have been given an option to approach the Information Commissioner of Canada.

In simple words, the GCMS notes have been delayed and IRCC has acknowledged it. They will be released soon. There is nothing much to be read in it.

GET GCMS sends status request reminders upon the completion of 35 days, and any communication received back is informed to the respective applicants.
 
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Ifillcavities

Star Member
Apr 28, 2018
58
10
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
NDVO
LANDED..........
05-04-2019
@legalfalcon i ordered gcms through getgcms.com on 5th Nov. Received the notes today. My AOR is Jul 5th. Got an update on Nov 22nd that my background check is in progress. The notes suggest that
eligibility : not started
Security: not started
Criminality :Not Stated
Medical : Passed
Info sharing : In Progress
Plz find attached links for my gcms note image.
Plz do let me know if everything is ok or not.

https://ibb.co/RbZNCLv
https://ibb.co/3YHdCmp
 

mk11s

Star Member
Mar 28, 2018
62
17
@legalfalcon i ordered gcms through getgcms.com on 5th Nov. Received the notes today. My AOR is Jul 5th. Got an update on Nov 22nd that my background check is in progress. The notes suggest that
eligibility : not started
Security: not started
Criminality :Not Stated
Medical : Passed
Info sharing : In Progress
Plz find attached links for my gcms note image.
Plz do let me know if everything is ok or not.

https://ibb.co/RbZNCLv
https://ibb.co/3YHdCmp
How can you make out that eligibility has not started ?
IMO-As per your notes, A11.2, R75,R76 are all met.Your file is ready to finalize.
Case analyst had put a review on your age,which I think has been cleared.
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,048
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 i ordered gcms through getgcms.com on 5th Nov. Received the notes today. My AOR is Jul 5th. Got an update on Nov 22nd that my background check is in progress. The notes suggest that
eligibility : not started
Security: not started
Criminality :Not Stated
Medical : Passed
Info sharing : In Progress
Plz find attached links for my gcms note image.
Plz do let me know if everything is ok or not.

https://ibb.co/RbZNCLv
https://ibb.co/3YHdCmp
I can't open your links. Can you check if your links are valid.
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,048
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
Hi @legalfalcon

At what exchange rate is proof of fund calculated...??

Thanks & Regards
KUNAL M KERKAR
IRCC has its own exchange rate, which is based on each quarter. It mimics the market exchange rate, but instead of doing it daily, it is done each quarter.

So go by the exchange rate for that quarter and make sure you have some fund over the prevailing market exchange rate.
 
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howtolive

Newbie
Dec 3, 2018
4
2
Hi @legalfalcon

I received a GCMS note produced on October 25th.
The last update is September 27th.
I have not received any e-mails from the IRCC yet, even in spam.

Please let me know what I can do.


Page 1:
Updated Date: 2018/09/27
Primary Office: Etobicoke IRCC
Secondary Office: Vancouver Immigration
App Status: Open
Application Status Reason: In Progress


Page 2: It has s.15(1) written on top right
Eligibility: Passed
Security:
HIRV:
Criminality: Passed
Org Crime:
Medical: Passed
Misrepresentation:
Info Sharing: Complete
Other Reqs:
Final: Approved

Page 59: SECURITY (This page also has s.15(1) on top right
ADMISSIBILITES
SECURITY: 1
UCI #: *******
Family Name: ******
Given Name: ******
Type: Security



Page 71: Finalize Application

DOCUMENT ISSUANCE 1
Created Date: 2018/09/27
Updated Date: 2018/09/27
Document #: T60*******
Document: COPR / CRP
Status: Not Started
Valid To: 2019/02/27
Print Queue: PQ-****-****-*
Status Updated Date: 2018/09/27


Assigned To: RC-****
Assigned By: RC-****
Due Date: 2018/09/27

COPR
Created Date: 2018/09/27
Updated Date: 2018/09/27
Issued At: Etobicoke IRCC



Page 107:

APPLICATION 1
Field Name: Secondary Office
Action: Added
New Value: Vancouver Immigration
Office: Etobicoke IRCC

APPLICATION 2
Field Name: Final
Action: Updated
New Value: Approved
Office: Etobicoke IRCC



PAge 165:
NOTES: 1
Created Date: 2018/09/27
Restricted: No
Label: General
Office: Etobicoke IRCC
Text:
Admissibility REVIEW: PA-**** CRIMINALITY valid 2020/09/23 MEDICAL valid 2019/02/27 PASSPORT valid 2024/04/11 and Spouse.... Application referred to landing
 
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abd90

Star Member
Nov 7, 2018
80
70
Hi @legalfalcon

I received a GCMS note produced on October 25th.
The last update is September 27th.
I have not received any e-mails from the IRCC yet, even in spam.

Please let me know what I can do.


Page 1:
Updated Date: 2018/09/27
Primary Office: Etobicoke IRCC
Secondary Office: Vancouver Immigration
App Status: Open
Application Status Reason: In Progress


Page 2: It has s.15(1) written on top right
Eligibility: Passed
Security:
HIRV:
Criminality: Passed
Org Crime:
Medical: Passed
Misrepresentation:
Info Sharing: Complete
Other Reqs:
Final: Approved

Page 59: SECURITY (This page also has s.15(1) on top right
ADMISSIBILITES
SECURITY: 1
UCI #: *******
Family Name: ******
Given Name: ******
Type: Security



Page 71: Finalize Application

DOCUMENT ISSUANCE 1
Created Date: 2018/09/27
Updated Date: 2018/09/27
Document #: T60*******
Document: COPR / CRP
Status: Not Started
Valid To: 2019/02/27
Print Queue: PQ-****-****-*
Status Updated Date: 2018/09/27


Assigned To: RC-****
Assigned By: RC-****
Due Date: 2018/09/27

COPR
Created Date: 2018/09/27
Updated Date: 2018/09/27
Issued At: Etobicoke IRCC



Page 107:

APPLICATION 1
Field Name: Secondary Office
Action: Added
New Value: Vancouver Immigration
Office: Etobicoke IRCC

APPLICATION 2
Field Name: Final
Action: Updated
New Value: Approved
Office: Etobicoke IRCC



PAge 165:
NOTES: 1
Created Date: 2018/09/27
Restricted: No
Label: General
Office: Etobicoke IRCC
Text:
Admissibility REVIEW: PA-**** CRIMINALITY valid 2020/09/23 MEDICAL valid 2019/02/27 PASSPORT valid 2024/04/11 and Spouse.... Application referred to landing
I have the exact same status except mine is a month apart from you. Same primary office, same secondary office.
 
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abd90

Star Member
Nov 7, 2018
80
70
Hi @legalfalcon

I received a GCMS note produced on October 25th.
The last update is September 27th.
I have not received any e-mails from the IRCC yet, even in spam.

Please let me know what I can do.


Page 1:
Updated Date: 2018/09/27
Primary Office: Etobicoke IRCC
Secondary Office: Vancouver Immigration
App Status: Open
Application Status Reason: In Progress


Page 2: It has s.15(1) written on top right
Eligibility: Passed
Security:
HIRV:
Criminality: Passed
Org Crime:
Medical: Passed
Misrepresentation:
Info Sharing: Complete
Other Reqs:
Final: Approved

Page 59: SECURITY (This page also has s.15(1) on top right
ADMISSIBILITES
SECURITY: 1
UCI #: *******
Family Name: ******
Given Name: ******
Type: Security



Page 71: Finalize Application

DOCUMENT ISSUANCE 1
Created Date: 2018/09/27
Updated Date: 2018/09/27
Document #: T60*******
Document: COPR / CRP
Status: Not Started
Valid To: 2019/02/27
Print Queue: PQ-****-****-*
Status Updated Date: 2018/09/27


Assigned To: RC-****
Assigned By: RC-****
Due Date: 2018/09/27

COPR
Created Date: 2018/09/27
Updated Date: 2018/09/27
Issued At: Etobicoke IRCC



Page 107:

APPLICATION 1
Field Name: Secondary Office
Action: Added
New Value: Vancouver Immigration
Office: Etobicoke IRCC

APPLICATION 2
Field Name: Final
Action: Updated
New Value: Approved
Office: Etobicoke IRCC



PAge 165:
NOTES: 1
Created Date: 2018/09/27
Restricted: No
Label: General
Office: Etobicoke IRCC
Text:
Admissibility REVIEW: PA-**** CRIMINALITY valid 2020/09/23 MEDICAL valid 2019/02/27 PASSPORT valid 2024/04/11 and Spouse.... Application referred to landing
I have raised a CSE regarding this. Waiting for my LVO (Vancouver) to reach out to me regarding my landing interview date and time.
 
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howtolive

Newbie
Dec 3, 2018
4
2
I have raised a CSE regarding this. Waiting for my LVO (Vancouver) to reach out to me regarding my landing interview date and time.
Do you think the above my status is the final decision?
By the way, why do not they send us PPR emails?
 
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abd90

Star Member
Nov 7, 2018
80
70
Do you think the above my situation is the final decision?
By the way, why do not they send us PPR emails?
To answer your first question, Yes.

When I spoke to 3 different CIC call center agents, they said it depends on your Local Visa Office. Some will send PPR while others will contact you when they have a date decided. I am assuming the latter option is only for inland applicants and will take longer depending on their availability.
 
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