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gavin_cic

Star Member
Dec 23, 2014
199
5
Category........
NOC Code......
4012
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20 Nov, 2014
Doc's Request.
28 May, 2015
Nomination.....
PER on 10 Feb, 2015
Med's Request
28 May, 2015
Med's Done....
15 June, 2015 (TLU: 30 June, 2015)
Passport Req..
11 Jan, 2016
LANDED..........
1 Feb, 2016
uwaterloo said:
Hi gavin_cic,do you know when your file was transferred to CIC?
march 17..... How does the transfer date matter?

AWO1 said:
He happens to be the person in charge of mine too..
Dont know what the "DA" means.....
Different prefix are shown in notes..... e.g. DA, HD, Registry, A87-FSW, MM01162, JM01158

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Is there a post of a senior member in this forum which explained meanings of these abbreviations?
 

PhD2014

Star Member
Jan 15, 2015
129
10
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-OTTAWA
NOC Code......
4012
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
October 2nd, 2014
AOR Received.
PER jan 13th, 2015
IELTS Request
RPRF March 31st, 2015
Med's Request
April 1st, 2015
Med's Done....
April 17th, 2015
Interview........
Decision made on May 27th, 2015
Passport Req..
June 10th, 2015
VISA ISSUED...
June 16th, 2015
LANDED..........
June 22nd, 2015
These prefixes do not help us to understand what is going on with our applications. I think these are some internal codes for officers and it is useful for the CIC to track their own officer.

Your GCMS includes all the information and the actions on your application. They will not hide something from you. ;D ;D

Be patient for a good news :D

gavin_cic said:
march 17..... How does the transfer date matter?
Dont know what the "DA" means.....
Different prefix are shown in notes..... e.g. DA, HD, Registry, A87-FSW, MM01162, JM01158

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Is there a post of a senior member in this forum which explained meanings of these abbreviations?
 

uwaterloo

Hero Member
Nov 7, 2014
259
31
gavin_cic said:
march 17..... How does the transfer date matter?
Dont know what the "DA" means.....
Different prefix are shown in notes..... e.g. DA, HD, Registry, A87-FSW, MM01162, JM01158

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Is there a post of a senior member in this forum which explained meanings of these abbreviations?
My latest GCMS notes were generated on Mar 23rd. At that time, my file was still at FSW-REG :(
 

AWO1

Full Member
Feb 24, 2015
39
2
gavin_cic said:
march 17..... How does the transfer date matter?
Dont know what the "DA" means.....
Different prefix are shown in notes..... e.g. DA, HD, Registry, A87-FSW, MM01162, JM01158

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Is there a post of a senior member in this forum which explained meanings of these abbreviations?
DA20220 sent me medical request and was told all required documents should be forwarded to his/her attention.
 

gavin_cic

Star Member
Dec 23, 2014
199
5
Category........
NOC Code......
4012
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20 Nov, 2014
Doc's Request.
28 May, 2015
Nomination.....
PER on 10 Feb, 2015
Med's Request
28 May, 2015
Med's Done....
15 June, 2015 (TLU: 30 June, 2015)
Passport Req..
11 Jan, 2016
LANDED..........
1 Feb, 2016
PhD2014 said:
These prefixes do not help us to understand what is going on with our applications. I think these are some internal codes for officers and it is useful for the CIC to track their own officer.

Your GCMS includes all the information and the actions on your application. They will not hide something from you. ;D ;D

Be patient for a good news :D
Thanks..... :)

uwaterloo said:
My latest GCMS notes were generated on Mar 23rd. At that time, my file was still at FSW-REG :(
I checked my notes..... My case files have not been sent to FSW-REG.... You are much quicker than me... Wish u best...

AWO1 said:
DA20220 sent me medical request and was told all required documents should be forwarded to his/her attention.
It seems a good hint? May I know the transfer flow of ur files? Thx for ur time...
Mine is: A87-FSW ==> In transit ==> Registry ==> HD 3 ==> DA20220
 

chenying3612

Star Member
Nov 11, 2012
90
8
uwaterloo said:
My latest GCMS notes were generated on Mar 23rd. At that time, my file was still at FSW-REG :(
gavin_cic said:
Thanks..... :)
I checked my notes..... My case files have not been sent to FSW-REG.... You are much quicker than me... Wish u best...
It seems a good hint? May I know the transfer flow of ur files? Thx for ur time...
Mine is: A87-FSW ==> In transit ==> Registry ==> HD 3 ==> DA20220
Hi,

My last file location was FSW-REG. Several hours after I got the latest note, suddenly I received PPR email. So you are very close. Keep patient. :)
 

uwaterloo

Hero Member
Nov 7, 2014
259
31
gavin_cic said:
Thanks..... :)
I checked my notes..... My case files have not been sent to FSW-REG.... You are much quicker than me... Wish u best...
It seems a good hint? May I know the transfer flow of ur files? Thx for ur time...
Mine is: A87-FSW ==> In transit ==> Registry ==> HD 3 ==> DA20220
Thanks, mine is: A87-FSW ==> In transit ==> Registry ==> FSW-REG. I guess my file had not been assigned to a CIC agent by that time. Hope we all can hear something from CIC soon 8)
 

cantaloupe

Star Member
Jul 25, 2014
157
35
Ontario
OK, here is a general, but not always accurate, timeline for the steps involved if you're really into the details:

FSW-REG is a general pool. When your file's turn comes, someone picks it up and does the automatic RCMP check (this is different from RCMP report which they ask some people to do) and puts it into queue at FSW-TQF. It'll remain at FSW-TQF (TQF=travailleur qualifié fédéral, French for "FSW") until someone picks your file again. Then, it's often analysed in terms of documents and score criteria etc. followed by a note and a pass/fail recommendation to an officer who will render a selection decision. If the decision is positive, they will ask you to do your medicals and pay the PR status fee (if you haven't done that already), or provide any additional documents the officer wants from you. The officer sends your file to CSIS for security advice. The physical case's location at this stage is often denoted with the officer's code (starting by the person's initials and a bunch of digits). Once the results of your medical exam are processed in the CIC's medical department and a security screening report is received, the officer looks at them again and makes an admissibility decision. If positive, you're asked to send your passport(s), and your file is relocated for visa printing.

Like I said, sometimes it ends up in different locations or skips a couple of these, but in case you're really anxious about your GCMS notes, maybe this info can help. ;)
 

gavin_cic

Star Member
Dec 23, 2014
199
5
Category........
NOC Code......
4012
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20 Nov, 2014
Doc's Request.
28 May, 2015
Nomination.....
PER on 10 Feb, 2015
Med's Request
28 May, 2015
Med's Done....
15 June, 2015 (TLU: 30 June, 2015)
Passport Req..
11 Jan, 2016
LANDED..........
1 Feb, 2016
cantaloupe said:
OK, here is a general, but not always accurate, timeline for the steps involved if you're really into the details:

FSW-REG is a general pool. When your file's turn comes, someone picks it up and does the automatic RCMP check (this is different from RCMP report which they ask some people to do) and puts it into queue at FSW-TQF. It'll remain at FSW-TQF (TQF=travailleur qualifié fédéral, French for "FSW") until someone picks your file again. Then, it's often analysed in terms of documents and score criteria etc. followed by a note and a pass/fail recommendation to an officer who will render a selection decision. If the decision is positive, they will ask you to do your medicals and pay the PR status fee (if you haven't done that already), or provide any additional documents the officer wants from you. The officer sends your file to CSIS for security advice. The physical case's location at this stage is often denoted with the officer's code (starting by the person's initials and a bunch of digits). Once the results of your medical exam are processed in the CIC's medical department and a security screening report is received, the officer looks at them again and makes an admissibility decision. If positive, you're asked to send your passport(s), and your file is relocated for visa printing.

Like I said, sometimes it ends up in different locations or skips a couple of these, but in case you're really anxious about your GCMS notes, maybe this info can help. ;)
+1 for ur explanation..... thx
 

gavin_cic

Star Member
Dec 23, 2014
199
5
Category........
NOC Code......
4012
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20 Nov, 2014
Doc's Request.
28 May, 2015
Nomination.....
PER on 10 Feb, 2015
Med's Request
28 May, 2015
Med's Done....
15 June, 2015 (TLU: 30 June, 2015)
Passport Req..
11 Jan, 2016
LANDED..........
1 Feb, 2016
uwaterloo said:
Thanks, mine is: A87-FSW ==> In transit ==> Registry ==> FSW-REG. I guess my file had not been assigned to a CIC agent by that time. Hope we all can hear something from CIC soon 8)
Thx.... finger cross for all of us...
 

Saph

Hero Member
Feb 17, 2014
235
7
Hi Guys,


My last ATIPS notes show that I passed everything just the security check is going on!
However, I defended my PhD yesterday. And have a job offer from my supervisor, now.
Should I update CIC or not necessary?

Thanks for the help.
 

Adamant

Star Member
Dec 4, 2014
169
26
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
NOC Code......
4012, 2142
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18/08/14
Doc's Request.
PCC of PA
Nomination.....
10/12/2014
AOR Received.
10/12/2014
IELTS Request
Submitted with Application
Med's Request
14-01-15
Med's Done....
19-01-15
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
20/03/2015
VISA ISSUED...
27/03/2015
LANDED..........
09/04/2015
I have received my 3rd and final GCMS notes after landing. It is a massive 63 pages report which also includes my spouse information. It may be useful for other category to know that having Type-2 Diabetic condition is not a matter to be worried. I have type-2 diabetic and it was mentioned in the medical section that "PA has condition for which the potential demand and health or social services is not sufficient to exclude admission under section 38 (1)". To whom who doesn't understand it clearly, note that medical is a part of admissibility and you have to pass it. If you have a disease or physical condition which may cause an excessive medical cost while u r living in Canada will prohibit you to become a PR. This is also applicable to any of ur family members who r accompanying with you. Moreover, if any of the accompanying member is inadmissible to Canada for other application (e.g., visitor, study or work permit), this will also fail you on Admissibility and eventually will refuse your application.
Good Luck my dear friends. I wish you all the very best in ur study and rest of ur PR journey.
 

perfection_88

Star Member
Dec 20, 2014
80
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Mid Oct. 2014
Med's Request
Late March'15
Med's Done....
Mid April'15
Passport Req..
07-01-2016
Adamant said:
I have received my 3rd and final GCMS notes after landing. It is a massive 63 pages report which also includes my spouse information. It may be useful for other category to know that having Type-2 Diabetic condition is not a matter to be worried. I have type-2 diabetic and it was mentioned in the medical section that "PA has condition for which the potential demand and health or social services is not sufficient to exclude admission under section 38 (1)". To whom who doesn't understand it clearly, note that medical is a part of admissibility and you have to pass it. If you have a disease or physical condition which may cause an excessive medical cost while u r living in Canada will prohibit you to become a PR. This is also applicable to any of ur family members who r accompanying with you. Moreover, if any of the accompanying member is inadmissible to Canada for other application (e.g., visitor, study or work permit), this will also fail you on Admissibility and eventually will refuse your application.
Good Luck my dear friends. I wish you all the very best in ur study and rest of ur PR journey.
Thanks for the info.
I don't understand why there is medical examination for PR but there is not such thing for study permit applicants. Do PRs have some special medical care advantage over non-pr residents of Canada? For example in Alberta, all the residents can apply for Alberta Health care regardless of their immigration status.
 

cantaloupe

Star Member
Jul 25, 2014
157
35
Ontario
1. Actually there are medical exam requirements for study permit applicants who are from or have lived in certain countries (e.g. South Korea, Greenland, Hong Kong, etc.) for a duration of 6 months or more.
2. In most provinces, certain groups of temporary residents can't access public health services.
3. Medical admissibility for an immigrant visa is stricter than for other types of visa simply because the applicant is proposing to "permanently" reside in the country and if there are health issues, they may become a financial burden for Canadian tax-payers.

perfection_88 said:
Thanks for the info.
I don't understand why there is medical examination for PR but there is not such thing for study permit applicants. Do PRs have some special medical care advantage over non-pr residents of Canada? For example in Alberta, all the residents can apply for Alberta Health care regardless of their immigration status.
 

Saph

Hero Member
Feb 17, 2014
235
7
Saph said:
Hi Guys,


My last ATIPS notes show that I passed everything just the security check is going on!
However, I defended my PhD yesterday. And have a job offer from my supervisor, now.
Should I update CIC or not necessary?

Thanks for the help.