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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
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05-04-2016
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Hi Legalfalcon...
Sorry to disturb you again !!
One more thing that I would like to ask you is this a security screening ???? Because some people are saying that I am stucked in security !! The fact is my security is showing still "Not Started" in my GCMS notes.......So is there any relation with security screening ????
No. The security or BGC is the same. If your BGC sows not started, you are not stuck in security. It could be that IRCC may have asked for a record or documents from some other agency, which is different from security.
 

Sulay8961

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May 28, 2017
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I received mine yesterday but I ordered them from getgcms. Received in 31 days. I have not tried the immitracker though.I will order another set after a week but i will stick to getgcms.
Ok, thanks for the feedback. I intend ordering two additional sets as well. One when my application hits day 90 or 100. With the way my application is going probably going the long haul. Day 74 today and still stuck on IP1
 

Sulay8961

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https://www.getgcms.com is the most reliable, I have ordered 2 sets. They respond within a few minutes if yo have any questions. When I ordered my first set, I made an error in the consent form. GET GCMS team called me to verify if the details were correct. Can't expect anything better.

I have come to know that they also follow a electronic privacy act to protect your personal information for leaking, which no else done. When exchanged messages with @legalfalcon he informed me of this as you notes have personal details and if it gets in wrong hands could lead to identity theft or damage credit lines.
Oh well, the deed is done already. Will ordered the next two sets from getgcms. Just wanted to be sure immitracker actually processes the application for GCMS or it is just a sham.
 

lolololohyeah

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Hi seniors, I have a question regarding to the process in a whole.

If my eligibility is stuck, i.e. Review Required. Will IRCC do security at the same time or they have to wait until Eligibility is passed?

Thank you
 

legalfalcon

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Sep 21, 2015
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Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
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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 seniors, I have a question regarding to the process in a whole.

If my eligibility is stuck, i.e. Review Required. Will IRCC do security at the same time or they have to wait until Eligibility is passed?

Thank you
Security is done after eligibility is met. IF you are stuck, you should order GCMS and see what is it stuck. The officer notes will be of great help here.
 

ycjbas

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Jun 6, 2017
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15-03-2017
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15-03-2017
Passport Req..
27-07-2017
LANDED..........
14-08-2017
You can order GCMS notes anytime. Even after landing. A lot of people order after landing for their records. Some people also order CBSA to get their landing and exit details at the time when they file their citizenship applications.

During the citizenship application, you will be required to furnish the same details once again that you did in PR. If you have lost them, then you can order a copy of the complete application you filed, anytime even after you land.
Thank you Legalfalcon for the detailed reply and thank you for providing additional information!
 

astralsource

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Jul 10, 2016
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Ottawa, ON
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5122
App. Filed.......
22-04-2017
AOR Received.
22-04-2017
Med's Request
19-06-2017
Med's Done....
13-04-2017
Yes i did contact them in between and they told me the same thing that application is approved and now it is upto Ottawa office when to send the PPR.
Hey, can you tell me what did your GCMS said about DUE DATE on second page?
 

Ps_vp

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Jun 10, 2016
101
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Dear Legalfalcon

We are trying to understand GCMS notes. AOR is 01/04/2017

On 13/07/2017 : Agent review mention A11.2 MET. Underneath there is another paragraph where the agent has mentioned details about work experience etc in that section also The agent mentioned " Appears met"
On 13/07/2017 the same agent updated Eligibility Subsection to New Value: MET
On 14/7/2017 File Transfered to NDVO, Reason : Workload Redistribution.
On 14/07/2017 when the file was transferred, the Eligibility Subsection Mention Old Value : MET , New Value: Not Started. It was updated by a different agent at CIO Sydney.

The main status mention Crimanality and Medical: passed
Eligibility and Security :Not Started

What you reckon the current scenario is as per the notes.
 

legalfalcon

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Sep 21, 2015
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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

We are trying to understand GCMS notes. AOR is 01/04/2017

On 13/07/2017 : Agent review mention A11.2 MET. Underneath there is another paragraph where the agent has mentioned details about work experience etc in that section also The agent mentioned " Appears met"
On 13/07/2017 the same agent updated Eligibility Subsection to New Value: MET
On 14/7/2017 File Transfered to NDVO, Reason : Workload Redistribution.
On 14/07/2017 when the file was transferred, the Eligibility Subsection Mention Old Value : MET , New Value: Not Started. It was updated by a different agent at CIO Sydney.

The main status mention Crimanality and Medical: passed
Eligibility and Security :Not Started

What you reckon the current scenario is as per the notes.
What do the notes in the last few pages state. With what you have provided, the preliminary eligibility check (which is to verify if on the face of it is the eligibility met, also knows as "Candidate passed") has been done and it appears to be met and not the LVO will make the final determination. However, I will be more interested in what the corresponding notes in the last few pages say.
 
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bij0520

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Sep 5, 2015
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Hi legalfalcon,

First of all, thank you for sharing all the valuable info! I having been watching this thread for a long time! Here is my situation: I submitted and received my AOR on April 25. The status didn't even change a little bit since that time - not even my medical result(still showing "you do not need a medical exam"). You can imagine how frustrated I was. I called CIC Call Center but they ain't helpful at all. Fortunately I found this thread. Today I just received my GCMS notes and it's showing:

Eligibility: Recommend Passed
Security: Not Started
HIRV:
Criminality: Passed
Org Crime:
Medical: Passed - Expired
Misrepresentation:
Other Reqs:
Final:

Now I want to know does "Medical: Passed - Expired" really mean my medical result expired? I did my medical on April 11, 2017 and that's the only medical exam I did in recent 5 years so there's no chance to have any mix-up. Should I contact the clinic or CIC regarding this issue? Also I remember you mentioned that the security check will take lots of time so I won't expect to receive my PPR in a short time, right? Thank you in advance!
 

Ps_vp

Star Member
Jun 10, 2016
101
9
What do the notes in the last few pages state. With what you have provided, the preliminary eligibility check (which is to verify if on the face of it is the eligibility met, also knows as "Candidate passed") has been done and it appears to be met and not the LVO will make the final determination. However, I will be more interested in what the corresponding notes in the last few pages say.
Notes on the last few pages contain the explanation by Agent stating the basis on which he has Marked A11.2 as MET. It Mentions that the work experience letter and duties are consistent with the NOC. Notes also state that points claimed at the time of ITA are consistent with the level of education, age, Language scores verified during the process.
 

Ahmad Shqair

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Guys, yesterday i received my GCMS note and it shows that my security screening was started on 10/3/2017 and CANCELED on 15/5/2017 and that was the last update on my application, it was not touched after this date

any one knows what this means, is this a bad sign or what?
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,049
9,917
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,

First of all, thank you for sharing all the valuable info! I having been watching this thread for a long time! Here is my situation: I submitted and received my AOR on April 25. The status didn't even change a little bit since that time - not even my medical result(still showing "you do not need a medical exam"). You can imagine how frustrated I was. I called CIC Call Center but they ain't helpful at all. Fortunately I found this thread. Today I just received my GCMS notes and it's showing:

Eligibility: Recommend Passed
Security: Not Started
HIRV:
Criminality: Passed
Org Crime:
Medical: Passed - Expired
Misrepresentation:
Other Reqs:
Final:

Now I want to know does "Medical: Passed - Expired" really mean my medical result expired? I did my medical on April 11, 2017 and that's the only medical exam I did in recent 5 years so there's no chance to have any mix-up. Should I contact the clinic or CIC regarding this issue? Also I remember you mentioned that the security check will take lots of time so I won't expect to receive my PPR in a short time, right? Thank you in advance!
You should contact IRCC and enquire about the medicals and ask why is it showing as expired, it could be an error in updating. Security will start after your eligibility is Passed. As of now its recommended passed, and you will see a notes in the last few pages from from a case analyst. This will now be reviewed by a IRCC agent who will make the final determination. You eligibility will then become "PASSED" and after that the security will start.
 
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legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,049
9,917
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 on the last few pages contain the explanation by Agent stating the basis on which he has Marked A11.2 as MET. It Mentions that the work experience letter and duties are consistent with the NOC. Notes also state that points claimed at the time of ITA are consistent with the level of education, age, Language scores verified during the process.
Everything seems fine. Soon your eligibility will go to PASSED and then your Security will start. If you order another set of GCMS, you should see some progress.
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,049
9,917
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
Guys, yesterday i received my GCMS note and it shows that my security screening was started on 10/3/2017 and CANCELED on 15/5/2017 and that was the last update on my application, it was not touched after this date

any one knows what this means, is this a bad sign or what?
To know why, see what the notes say in the last few pages. Also see if there is an issue with your criminality or eligibility?