Background Checks -EXPLAINED >>>

[Starbub]

How do I order GCMS notes?

 

[wmate]

Security checks for some countries take so long. Pakistan and Iraq are both included

How long?

 

[Murv974]

Hello guys,

Am from Mauritius.

As per my GCMS notes, the VO says all information are on file. Requested: Meds, RPRF and proof of relationship. All the required are sent already since 2 months. What's the next step?

 

[Ferasz]

Hi All
I received my second GCMS notes generated on 28 March. It is exactly the same like the one generated on 17 Jan, means no progress whatsoever. The issue is that the last note reads "FILE HELD AWAITING RESPONSE FROM PS REGARDING PC"

Does anyone know what is PS??

 

[khi2TRNTO]

Background & Security Checks

Note: Our Background Check comprises of 2 parts:
1. The Standard Documentation Checks,
2. The Security & Criminality Checks.

Standard Documentation Checks:
Our background check is done at the CHC stage. It commences the moment our file gets the 1st BFD by the VO. An indicator of which is the e-CAS that shows "In Progress". All docs been checked & our NOC being tallied against the MI, if the VO finds our case 'eligible' for Canadian PR, the file becomes 'Accepted'; and then it goes for standard background checks, viz. Exp, Quals, Adaptability, Qualitative Considerations etc.

The process involves many things. If our case file is well presented and the enclosures vouch the quality-quantity, adequate POF docs etc., there might not be a requirement of 'actually' calling the employers, references etc. The VOs have a way with that, they are experienced enough to ascertain the logical disposition of our case. But, if there are any concerns of his/her, s/he is likely to ask for additional docs, do further scrutiny vide any means [calling, visiting etc.] & might ask for an Interview.

-Culmination: When 'fully' satisfied, we get the 'Medical Request'.
-Timeframe: Can be anything around 3-8* months, for the 'fast track' system (Avg. 4-5 months).
-eCAS: Continues to Show 'In Process'.
*The older system has a queue, thus can be longer.

Security & Criminality Checks:
A part of the b/ground checks is the 'Security Check'. It commences after our med results are submitted to the CHC. This is a major activity -mainly concerning our 'safe inclusion' into the Canadian Soil; vis-a-vis, Political, Socio-Econmical, Anti-Social disposition, perceived Threat to Canada's integrity etc. This gets us the SDEC, CDEC & SECCRIM.

This is a serious & time-consuming stage, involving many agencies, including CSIS, Interpol, NASC, Database Checking & touch-base with Local Police. Many things are considered here... the No. of countries visited, Applicant coming from 'certain' countries, ex-Servicemen [including Law Enforcement services], Prolonged stay in a country w/out sufficient docs to prove cause, frequent traveling to certain nations, your *Name (?), Inter-Religion/Nationality Marriages etc.

If everything is simple & straight, the file soon gets into the 'final review' stage. If there are any 'red flags', our case goes into a 'spin'. Then our file might go to the local Police/CID agencies; the outcome/timeframe of which is beyond the control of CIC. And thereby the timeframe can be anything [sometimes beyond 1yr]. But, usually this stage should be over by 5 months max. However, a point to be noted is that we can also be called for an Interview [at this stage], due to this reason.

-Culmination: Only upon security clearance we receive the PPR.
-Timeframe: Around 2-6 months. Avg. 3 months. [With new system, sometimes PPR is clubbed with Meds]
-eCAS: Still 'In Process', but 'Med Results Recd.' inside.

*Yes, that's how a certain Mr. Sharukh Khan was detained for 4.5 hrs in an US port. He was a VIP, thus 4.5 hrs. For u & me -things could be different.
...
The Process in a Nutshell:

Stage-1: [CIO stage] Send Initial Apps+Processing Fees to CIO-NS > Qualitative Check > Issue of AOR+120 days Letter >

Stage-2: [CHC stage onwards] Send Full Docs+RPRF to the Local Visa Office > File on Queue > e-Cas: "Received by Visa Office" > Eligibility Check+PSDEC > Issue of 2nd AOR > Background Check > Issue of Additional docs Request [if any] > 1st BF'D > e-Cas: "In Process" > Send Addnl. Docs > Issue of Med Request > 2nd BF'D >

Stage-3: Meds Sent > e-Cas: "Medical Results Recd." > Issue of PPR* > Send Passport/s > Security Check > Visa/s Stamped > e-Cas: "Decision Made" >
*The Meds & PPR are sometimes 'clubbed' together.

Stage-4: Return of 'Stamped' Passport/s+COPR > Landing at the POE > e-Cas: "Completed".
...

Qorax

My Police certificate is about to expire, shall i send my renewed certificate voluntarily to London Visa office or wait for officer's request.

Thanks

 

[Mini2016]

My Police certificate is about to expire, shall i send my renewed certificate voluntarily to London Visa office or wait for officer's request.

Thanks

Just wait until they ask you to have it renewed. Don't send anything to the immigration on your own unless they ask for it.

 

[AliChraim]

Hi All
I received my second GCMS notes generated on 28 March. It is exactly the same like the one generated on 17 Jan, means no progress whatsoever. The issue is that the last note reads "FILE HELD AWAITING RESPONSE FROM PS REGARDING PC"

Does anyone know what is PS??

I think PS means Police Station and PC means Police Certificate. Makes sense if you think about it.

 

[Ferasz]

I think PS means Police Station and PC means Police Certificate. Makes sense if you think about it.

Am applying outland, why there willbe police station involved?
I called them, the agent said its just internal code!!

 

[CANADA IMMIGRATION]

Am applying outland, why there willbe police station involved?
I called them, the agent said its just internal code!!

Brother don't worry PS in caips notes means "Paper Screening"

 

[Ferasz]

Brother don't worry PS in caips notes means "Paper Screening"

Thank you. any idea what that means? and why it has been on hold for 4 months without even R10 getting cleared?

 

[Teebanks]

Hi

Can anyone help with this please. I ordered GCMS notes and received on 9th March 2017 and 3rd May 2017 (the notes received on the 9th of March were generated on the 21st of February while the one received on the 3rd of May were generated on the 4th of April). Both notes show eligibility and medicals as passed but criminal and security show as 'not started'. In the notes, I noticed information has been shared with the US and status shows as 'NRT'. I have sent emails to the visa office processing my application and got replies on the 24th of March 2017 and 2nd of May 2017 that my file is with an officer for review. I would like to know if:

1) Security and criminal checks could have been started or completed without them being updated on the GCMS notes

2) Can the review in the reply I received from the visa office be the final review before PPR?

3) In the notes, due date under application assignment is 30th March 2017. Do you have any idea what this means?

Regards

 

[fhdahd]

Hi

Can anyone help with this please. I ordered GCMS notes and received on 9th March 2017 and 3rd May 2017 (the notes received on the 9th of March were generated on the 21st of February while the one received on the 3rd of May were generated on the 4th of April). Both notes show eligibility and medicals as passed but criminal and security show as 'not started'. In the notes, I noticed information has been shared with the US and status shows as 'NRT'. I have sent emails to the visa office processing my application and got replies on the 24th of March 2017 and 2nd of May 2017 that my file is with an officer for review. I would like to know if:

1) Security and criminal checks could have been started or completed without them being updated on the GCMS notes

2) Can the review in the reply I received from the visa office be the final review before PPR?

3) In the notes, due date under application assignment is 30th March 2017. Do you have any idea what this means?

Regards

may i know whats is GCMS notes and how can you request it?

 

[russellx]

Hi

Can anyone help with this please. I ordered GCMS notes and received on 9th March 2017 and 3rd May 2017 (the notes received on the 9th of March were generated on the 21st of February while the one received on the 3rd of May were generated on the 4th of April). Both notes show eligibility and medicals as passed but criminal and security show as 'not started'. In the notes, I noticed information has been shared with the US and status shows as 'NRT'. I have sent emails to the visa office processing my application and got replies on the 24th of March 2017 and 2nd of May 2017 that my file is with an officer for review. I would like to know if:

1) Security and criminal checks could have been started or completed without them being updated on the GCMS notes --- YES

2) Can the review in the reply I received from the visa office be the final review before PPR? - YES

3) In the notes, due date under application assignment is 30th March 2017. Do you have any idea what this means? -- The next time the Visa Officer will have a look at your file. And I am sure that date is what triggered the final review before PPR.

Regards

Please see my comments above.

 

[Teebanks]

may i know whats is GCMS notes and how can you request it?

GCMS notes are notes which give information about what is going on with an application. I requested mine using www.visafile.info
There are other ways of requesting though but don't really know about the other ways.

 

[Teebanks]

Please see my comments above.

Thanks Russ