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GCMS notes from CBSA

JJJJJC

Newbie
Jul 21, 2023
8
1
Dear friends in the forum,

I submitted my study permit application in May 2023, and still waiting for the decision.
My timesline is:
Submission: May 24th, 2023
Biometric confirmed: May 29th, 2023
Upfront Medical passed: May 29th, 2023
Eligibility Passed: June 28th, 2023
Background in progress: June 28th, 2023
IRCC processing office: Beijing, China


It has been four months after the background changed into in progress, and I am pretty sure I am under backgound check.
In another forum I learnt that the most detailed GCMS notes can be retreived from CBSA. I have requested three times through ATIP since late July, but didn't get a reply.
The first two I didn't upload my passport id page, for the third one requested on Sep 15th, I noticed the suggestion from CBSA and did upload the id page.

I see other people who requested GCMS notes usually get it around one month, while my CBSA notes on Sep 15th was not. I then requested another group of GCMS notest from IRCC, CBSA, CSIS on Oct 16th, only from CBSA for the previous requests.
I am wondering if that is possible the background check for me is the record check that only goes to CSIS which doesn't involve CBSA? (Learnt from this website, don't order from them tho, ATIP is free!)
Or is it just taking longer for CBSA to repond, and I should just wait for the ordered notes?

Please kindly share your opinions.

Best,
JJJJJC
 
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BA101

Champion Member
Nov 29, 2021
2,528
662
Dear friends in the forum,

I submitted my study permit application in May 2023, and still waiting for the decision.
My timesline is:
Submission: May 24th, 2023
Biometric confirmed: May 29th, 2023
Upfront Medical passed: May 29th, 2023
Eligibility Passed: June 28th, 2023
Background in progress: June 28th, 2023
IRCC processing office: Beijing, China


It has been four months after the background changed into in progress, and I am pretty sure I am under backgound check.
In another forum I learnt that the most detailed GCMS notes can be retreived from CBSA. I have requested three times through ATIP since late July, but didn't get a reply.
The first two I didn't upload my passport id page, for the third one requested on Sep 15th, I noticed the suggestion from CBSA and did upload the id page.

I see other people who requested GCMS notes usually get it around one month, while my CBSA notes on Sep 15th was not. I then requested another group of GCMS notest from IRCC, CBSA, CSIS on Oct 16th, only from CBSA for the previous requests.
I am wondering if that is possible the background check for me is the record check that only goes to CSIS which doesn't involve CBSA? (Learnt from this website, don't order from them tho, ATIP is free!)
Or is it just taking longer for CBSA to repond, and I should just wait for the ordered notes?

Please kindly share your opinions.

Best,
JJJJJC
Wait for your final decision
All IRCC services are slowing down and impacted
There is no way to expedite
 

canuck78

VIP Member
Jun 18, 2017
55,592
13,523
Dear friends in the forum,

I submitted my study permit application in May 2023, and still waiting for the decision.
My timesline is:
Submission: May 24th, 2023
Biometric confirmed: May 29th, 2023
Upfront Medical passed: May 29th, 2023
Eligibility Passed: June 28th, 2023
Background in progress: June 28th, 2023
IRCC processing office: Beijing, China


It has been four months after the background changed into in progress, and I am pretty sure I am under backgound check.
In another forum I learnt that the most detailed GCMS notes can be retreived from CBSA. I have requested three times through ATIP since late July, but didn't get a reply.
The first two I didn't upload my passport id page, for the third one requested on Sep 15th, I noticed the suggestion from CBSA and did upload the id page.

I see other people who requested GCMS notes usually get it around one month, while my CBSA notes on Sep 15th was not. I then requested another group of GCMS notest from IRCC, CBSA, CSIS on Oct 16th, only from CBSA for the previous requests.
I am wondering if that is possible the background check for me is the record check that only goes to CSIS which doesn't involve CBSA? (Learnt from this website, don't order from them tho, ATIP is free!)
Or is it just taking longer for CBSA to repond, and I should just wait for the ordered notes?

Please kindly share your opinions.

Best,
JJJJJC
What type of degree are you applying to do? There have been very long processing times especially for Chinese students doing masters or PhD in the sciences due to problems with IP theft and spying in general.
 

JJJJJC

Newbie
Jul 21, 2023
8
1
What type of degree are you applying to do? There have been very long processing times especially for Chinese students doing masters or PhD in the sciences due to problems with IP theft and spying in general.
Indeed, I am going for Master of Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering. I do understand that there is tense relationship between nations. There isn't much for me as a single person can do.

I chose this program for the immigration policy of Canada instead of trying to steal something and take it back to China, but I guess they are just taking every Chinese students as policital enemy.

I accept the fact that I am discriminated just because I am Chinese, but I am more interested in what is going on with my background verifciation process. They are not disclosing any information to me even I requested through ATIP.
 

catbro

Star Member
Aug 17, 2023
79
1
Dear friends in the forum,

I submitted my study permit application in May 2023, and still waiting for the decision.
My timesline is:
Submission: May 24th, 2023
Biometric confirmed: May 29th, 2023
Upfront Medical passed: May 29th, 2023
Eligibility Passed: June 28th, 2023
Background in progress: June 28th, 2023
IRCC processing office: Beijing, China


It has been four months after the background changed into in progress, and I am pretty sure I am under backgound check.
In another forum I learnt that the most detailed GCMS notes can be retreived from CBSA. I have requested three times through ATIP since late July, but didn't get a reply.
The first two I didn't upload my passport id page, for the third one requested on Sep 15th, I noticed the suggestion from CBSA and did upload the id page.

I see other people who requested GCMS notes usually get it around one month, while my CBSA notes on Sep 15th was not. I then requested another group of GCMS notest from IRCC, CBSA, CSIS on Oct 16th, only from CBSA for the previous requests.
I am wondering if that is possible the background check for me is the record check that only goes to CSIS which doesn't involve CBSA? (Learnt from this website, don't order from them tho, ATIP is free!)
Or is it just taking longer for CBSA to repond, and I should just wait for the ordered notes?

Please kindly share your opinions.

Best,
JJJJJC
How do you know your eligibility completed?
 

catbro

Star Member
Aug 17, 2023
79
1
bro I got a medical request and it passed 17th of October, then Tracker - eligibility completed, but gckey - We are reviewing whether you meet the requirements

Did my eligibility complete.
 

JJJJJC

Newbie
Jul 21, 2023
8
1
bro I got a medical request and it passed 17th of October, then Tracker - eligibility completed, but gckey - We are reviewing whether you meet the requirements

Did my eligibility complete.
If tracker says completed, then it's completed. portal will not update anything until PPR.
 
Jun 29, 2019
9
1
25
Visitor Application

On IRCC Tracker My eligibility is completed and background verification is in progress, the status is updated on SEP 15 2023.
 

JJJJJC

Newbie
Jul 21, 2023
8
1
after completing my eligibility, then they request me medical right? BTW BG is in progress
Usually, yes. They only request medical for candidate who passed eligibility and 95+% means an approval.
But since you are in BG check, the waiting time can be up to 2 years.