ALL ABOUT GCMS - HOW TO ORDER, READ, & GENERAL QUESTIONS ANSWERED

[m1988z]

Your GCMS notes are pretty recent. Unfortunately, this is an administrative delay.

Does the security on page 2 of your GCMS notes says "not started"

Hi @legalfalcon

Yes it does so this delay does not related to COVID! right?

Is there any way to push it forward? through call, weform?

 

[legalfalcon]

Hi @legalfalcon

Yes it does so this delay does not related to COVID! right?

Is there any way to push it forward? through call, weform?

You can surely follow up via webform, but there is no way to push it or expedite the process. In some cases requesting GCMS notes does help push the application, but it is only in very few cases where things are pending to be updated, and since GCMS notes have been requested, they file will be updated before the GCMS notes are released.

Some applicants see a GU around the time they request GCMS notes. However, this is based on anecdotal evidence.

The best strategy is to wait and be patient. Send webform and if required GCMS notes.

 

[m1988z]

You can surely follow up via webform, but there is no way to push it or expedite the process. In some cases requesting GCMS notes does help push the application, but it is only in very few cases where things are pending to be updated, and since GCMS notes have been requested, they file will be updated before the GCMS notes are released.

Some applicants see a GU around the time they request GCMS notes. However, this is based on anecdotal evidence.

The best strategy is to wait and be patient. Send webform and if required GCMS notes.

Thanks for your reply and help..

 

[dreamcanada0224]

Hi,
My GCMS notes came in and the notes say the following:
CASE PROCESSING AGENT APPLICATION: E# REGULATION : PNP: FSW , 2019-08-12 I have reviewed this application based on 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 R75: Appears to meet R76: Selection criteria - FSW points: Appears to meet R76: Selection criteria - FUNDS SETTLEMENT funds are all met: ALL VALID Ready to finalize.

Following the above there is PNP and other information which is all good. So the above statement ALL VALID Ready to finalize means we passed the hurdles? Security, criminal background shows in progress.

Can @legalfalcon help me understand this.

Thanks

 

[daveishan]

Hi,
My GCMS notes came in and the notes say the following:
CASE PROCESSING AGENT APPLICATION: E# REGULATION : PNP: FSW , 2019-08-12 I have reviewed this application based on 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 R75: Appears to meet R76: Selection criteria - FSW points: Appears to meet R76: Selection criteria - FUNDS SETTLEMENT funds are all met: ALL VALID Ready to finalize.

Following the above there is PNP and other information which is all good. So the above statement ALL VALID Ready to finalize means we passed the hurdles? Security, criminal background shows in progress.

Can @legalfalcon help me understand this.

Thanks

All applications go through a case analyst and visa officer. At present, the case analyst has recommed to the Vo that the file is ready to finalize.

 

[legalfalcon]

Hi,
My GCMS notes came in and the notes say the following:
CASE PROCESSING AGENT APPLICATION: E# REGULATION : PNP: FSW , 2019-08-12 I have reviewed this application based on 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 R75: Appears to meet R76: Selection criteria - FSW points: Appears to meet R76: Selection criteria - FUNDS SETTLEMENT funds are all met: ALL VALID Ready to finalize.

Following the above there is PNP and other information which is all good. So the above statement ALL VALID Ready to finalize means we passed the hurdles? Security, criminal background shows in progress.

Can @legalfalcon help me understand this.

Thanks

This is a recommendation from the case processing agent. Now this will be reviewed by an officer, who will make a conclusive determination on your eligibility, after which it will be passed and security will start.

See my previous post on this at #2,521

For security see https://bit.ly/34zG8uK

 

[caipsnotes]

Hi,
My GCMS notes came in and the notes say the following:
CASE PROCESSING AGENT APPLICATION: E# REGULATION : PNP: FSW , 2019-08-12 I have reviewed this application based on 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 R75: Appears to meet R76: Selection criteria - FSW points: Appears to meet R76: Selection criteria - FUNDS SETTLEMENT funds are all met: ALL VALID Ready to finalize.

Following the above there is PNP and other information which is all good. So the above statement ALL VALID Ready to finalize means we passed the hurdles? Security, criminal background shows in progress.

Can @legalfalcon help me understand this.

Thanks

Your application is in good shape, an officer needs to review the file and then security will start.

 

[caipsnotes]

Hi @legalfalcon

Yes it does so this delay does not related to COVID! right?

Is there any way to push it forward? through call, weform?

There is no way to expedite the processing, call, web form or even Gcms Notes. Requesting Gcms Notes does not influence the pace of processing or the outcome of the visa application in any way.

 

[anirudh1996]

@legalfalcon please help me understand what this means in the Notes 1 "applicant doesn't reside in CAD, file pending further verification"

I have never been to Canada and never told them that I've been to Canada or am in Canada, also see notes 2 & 3

https://ibb.co/zRmzXxB
https://ibb.co/hcz9qfg

 

[haihttran]

@legalfalcon please help me understand what this means in the Notes 1 "applicant doesn't reside in CAD, file pending further verification"

I have never been to Canada and never told them that I've been to Canada or am in Canada, also see notes 2 & 3

https://ibb.co/zRmzXxB
https://ibb.co/hcz9qfg

IMO, I think that they verified that you are not residing in Canada in the meantime so your application will be considered as outland. Currently outland applicants (except ones from the U.S., who received their COPR by 18th March, and people who need to reunite with their families in Canada) are not allowed to travel to Canada. Therefore, those applicants will have to wait until the travel restrictions will be lifted.

 

[legalfalcon]

@legalfalcon please help me understand what this means in the Notes 1 "applicant doesn't reside in CAD, file pending further verification"

I have never been to Canada and never told them that I've been to Canada or am in Canada, also see notes 2 & 3

https://ibb.co/zRmzXxB
https://ibb.co/hcz9qfg

Before an application is finalised, the officers do a Field Operations Support System (FOSS) check, to verify your entry and exit from Canada. If there is no record, then the application will not go though criminality and other checks that an applicant who is in Canada or has been to Canada would.

No need to be concerned.

 

[anirudh1996]

Before an application is finalised, the officers do a Field Operations Support System (FOSS) check, to verify your entry and exit from Canada. If there is no record, then the application will not go though criminality and other checks that an applicant who is in Canada or has been to Canada would.

No need to be concerned.

Thank you! The thing I don't understand is that, in notes 2 they say "ready for visa", in notes 3 they say "application sent for CoPR printing", doesn't this mean criminality and other checks have already been done?

 

[legalfalcon]

Thank you! The thing I don't understand is that, in notes 2 they say "ready for visa", in notes 3 they say "application sent for CoPR printing", doesn't this mean criminality and other checks have already been done?

If it says that COPR printing, then your application would be in the final review stage and ready for approval. Just wait for a decision.

 

[Twee]

@legalfalcon what do you think about my Note:

Note 1: .... RECOMENDATION: ***Review REQUIRED by Officer*** INTERGRATED SEARCH: Review REQUIRED by Officer A 11.2: APPEARS MET Note: PA provided declaration from non-accompanying parent edoc ***. Did not provide translation Info Alert PNP nomination for SK. PA resides in BC Ready to Finalize----------------
Additional notes PNC Details Residence: BC Province of Nomination: SK PNC# xxx
Description: .... A 11.2 CRS ASSESSMENT: APPEARS MET CRS score at ITA 991 / Min CRS Score for Round: 471 Total CRS Points Assessed: 951 ....

In terms of LOE: the note said: "the duties listed in the letter(s) of reference appear to be consistent with the actions in the lead statement under the NOC code selected. The letter (s) of reference appear to be consistent with a substantial number of the main duties under the NOC code selected. The Letter (s) of reference appear to demonstrate that the PA met the minimum requirements of 12 months of work experience. PA meets education requirements" --end quote.

So the question is that what do you think they need to review my eligibility? Is that because of the sentence "did not provide translation Info Alert PNP nomination for SK"? I uploaded the Certificate of nomination. So I am a bit confused.

 

[legalfalcon]

@legalfalcon what do you think about my Note:

Note 1: .... RECOMENDATION: ***Review REQUIRED by Officer*** INTERGRATED SEARCH: Review REQUIRED by Officer A 11.2: APPEARS MET Note: PA provided declaration from non-accompanying parent edoc ***. Did not provide translation Info Alert PNP nomination for SK. PA resides in BC Ready to Finalize----------------
Additional notes PNC Details Residence: BC Province of Nomination: SK PNC# xxx
Description: .... A 11.2 CRS ASSESSMENT: APPEARS MET CRS score at ITA 991 / Min CRS Score for Round: 471 Total CRS Points Assessed: 951 ....

In terms of LOE: the note said: "the duties listed in the letter(s) of reference appear to be consistent with the actions in the lead statement under the NOC code selected. The letter (s) of reference appear to be consistent with a substantial number of the main duties under the NOC code selected. The Letter (s) of reference appear to demonstrate that the PA met the minimum requirements of 12 months of work experience. PA meets education requirements" --end quote.

So the question is that what do you think they need to review my eligibility? Is that because of the sentence "did not provide translation Info Alert PNP nomination for SK"? I uploaded the Certificate of nomination. So I am a bit confused.

Here is my old post on RR:


Understanding “Review Required”

A lot of applicants see “review required” in their GCMS notes for eligibility. There are many theories floating around with regard to what “review required” means and if it is alarming.

Before I venture into explaining the significance, it is important to understand that each application goes through the following stages as per the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the regulations (Canadian Immigration Law):

R10 – Completeness Check
Criminality
Medicals
A11.2 – eligibility
Security

Out of the above, the most important stage is eligibility. This is also the most time-consuming stage because your documents have to be verified, evaluated and assessed to ascertain that you meet the eligibility criteria for the program you have applied (FSW / CEC / FTW). To stream line this process and make it easier for an immigration officer (decision making authority), all applications are first evaluated by case analysts or program assistants. They review the documents and summarize it in the GCMS. If they have any concerns with any document or want the immigration officer to carefully look into a specific document, they will flag it as “review required.” It is the content of the note that is important here. If the review required is for a specific document, while the summary of the note says that an applicant has met the eligibility, or “ready to finalize” it simply means that while the applicant has met the eligibility criteria, but the specific document needs a careful examination form the officer before promoting (eligibility pass) by the officer.

However, if there are concerns, there will be a review required for the eligibility, and there will be no text to the effect “ready to finalize” or pass. The note will specifically state job duties do not match, or the employment cannot be verified, or the number of years of work experience claimed cannot be verified. This is where an application can land in muddy waters. But the final decision rests on the immigration officer. He may override the decision of the analyst / assistant or go with the analysis of the analyst / assistant.

Even in cases where the analyst / assistant is of the opinion that the applicant has met the eligibility, and there is no “review required,” the officer can replace it with his own opinion. Though rare, but it does happen. This is why the eligibility is only passed when an officer conclusively marks the eligibility as passed.

Finally, there is “review required” for PoF. This is the most common in many applications. This is because, the financial and banking practices of each country are different. Eg. Fixed deposits are know as Certificate of Deposit (CD) in the US. Similarly, treasury bonds, mutual funds, stocks, and many other investment vehicles are there. If your PoF anything other than a bank deposit, it is more likely that it will be marked as “review required.” Also, IRCC does not go by day to day fluctuations in FOREX. Instead, the Canadian federal government issued a quarterly conversion rate for all FOREX vis-a-via CAD. If your PoF is in a foreign currency, then you may have “review required” for the officer to make a determination.

Just because you have “review required” does not mean that you hit the panic mode. Instead, read the context in which it is there. If there is a concern regarding a document, you can send a replacement document via CSE. The most common reasons for RR are:

1. Work reference letter without job duties
2. Work reference letters missing all the details requested by IRCC
3. If you submitted a letter from a colleague because you were unable to get one from your employer, but did not have a LoE on file, this too will lead to RR.
4. Not sufficient work experience in the primary NOC.
5. Inability to verify your employment as your employer details are missing.

There are just some of the scenarios.

Hope this helps.