GCMS notes post PPR - Actual processing timeline

[Doda]

Tl;dr GCMS Notes received after PPR was issued that explains my processing timeline from AOR to PPR

First of all, I would like to thank every single one here on the forum for their generous help, you guys are champions.

I ordered my GCMS notes for the first time on the day my application turned 5 months old, in order to receive it when the processing time becomes 6 so I would understand why it may pass the 6 months threshold. With Allah mighty blessings, I received my PPR 10 days later. The notes where issued the day before my PPR email was sent out, but it contains all the exact information required.

My timeline on MyCIC

2015/07/17: ITA
2015/09/10: Submission of eAPR
2015/09/11: AOR
2015/12/18: Medical: Passed / Background Check: In progress
2015/12/22: Background Check: Not needed at this time
2016/02/14: Background Check: In progress
2016/02/15: RPRF request / paid
2016/02/19: PPR email (received it 3 days later, thanks to my lawyer)

Actual timeline from GCMS notes

2015/07/17: ITA
2015/09/10: Submission of eAPR
2015/09/11: AOR

2015/12/18: SUPPORT AGENT REVIEW: Preparing application for R10, Medicals: PASSED- Attaching my lawyer as a representative - Checking ECA is available - Checking IELTS - Requesting verification of Education - Funds - PCC - RCMP Check initiated

2015/12/19: AGENT REVIEW: R10 OK - PCCs OK - Education verified on WES - Criminality: PASSED

2015/12/22: AGENT REVIEW: Work experiences match proposed NOC - Reference Letters are verified - FSW and CRS scores are OK - Confirmation of marriage documents - Eligibility: RECOMMENDED PASS - Security check: REQUESTED
File transfer from CIO to CPC Ottawa - Workload redistribution

2016/02/14: OFFICER REVIEW: Confirm intention to reside in XXXX - Security Check: PASSED - Eligibility: PASSED - PR Application: ACCEPTED - RPRF : OUTSTANDING
Counterfoil: In Printing Queue
COPR: In Printing Queue

2016/02/15: OUTGOING MAIL: RPRF request

2016/02/16: INCOMING MAIL: RPRF Paid

Analysis

- If your RPRF wasn't paid upfront, and you receive a request in a later stage (4 months or more), this is definitely a great sign of application acceptance.
- My application was literally untouched for 13 months post to AOR then most of the checks were done in a span of 5 days!
- IRCC work a lot on weekends, if you check the dates, you'll find a lot of Saturdays and Sundays.
- There are 3 types of reviewing personal: Support Agent, Agent and Officer. I assume the rank is ascending, and an Officer is the one deciding the fate of an application.
- Security Checks are the most time consuming elements of an application. After further research on Google and the forum, CSIS (Canadian Intelligence) receives a request from IRCC to conduct a Security Background check on all applicants 18 years and over towards CSIS databases, such as terrorism and espionage. CSIS also send requests to all intelligence agencies of all the countries you live in for 6 months or more. This is done as part of a global information sharing protocol (reference and confirmation is in research)
- Most of the notes regarding my spouse were deleted, actual blank pages and sections. This, I can't figure out why yet!

I hope this may shed some light on the process. Although my timeline is weird, you may find the information useful.

My Allah bless you all, and good luck

 

[CADparity]

Thank you for this information and analysis.

 

[Doda]

Thank you for this information and analysis.

You're welcome

 

[rajibsam]

Great post, very informative. +1

 

[bellaluna]

+1, but what do you mean by literally untouched for 13 months? Do you mean your EE profile?

From the notes you provided, it's likely security checks take an average of 2 months then, I know a few other people who got PPR about 2 months after their BG check turned to "in progress".

 

[sharma1990]

You're welcome

Mine eligibility recommneded passed from sept and i am still waiting like its 7 months now ...

 

[Doda]

Great post, very informative. +1

You're welcome

 

[Doda]

+1, but what do you mean by literally untouched for 13 months? Do you mean your EE profile?

From the notes you provided, it's likely security checks take an average of 2 months then, I know a few other people who got PPR about 2 months after their BG check turned to "in progress".

I had zero activitiesfor 13 weeks on MyCIC and confirmed in the notes. Usually applicants get their meds passed and BG in progress within a week or 2.
I have lived in many places that's why I assume it took long to finish.

 

[Doda]

Mine eligibility recommneded passed from sept and i am still waiting like its 7 months now ...

Then I think it is stuck on security checks. Hopefully you'll be hearing great news soon.

 

[llgn_sp]

Fantastic! Thanks

Does anyone know what "counterfoil" is?
I got this a lot in my GCMS

 

[Doda]

Fantastic! Thanks

Does anyone know what "counterfoil" is?
I got this a lot in my GCMS

Thanks. Counterfoil is the visa sticker printed to be attached to your passport if you come from a visa required country.

 

[bellaluna]

I had zero activitiesfor 13 weeks on MyCIC and confirmed in the notes. Usually applicants get their meds passed and BG in progress within a week or 2.
I have lived in many places that's why I assume it took long to finish.

I've lived in only one place ever, but if you check my sig, mine was also inactive for 12-13 weeks, so...I don't know if that's the real reason.

Since I didn't tell you earlier, congrats BTW!

 

[Doda]

I've lived in only one place ever, but if you check my sig, mine was also inactive for 12-13 weeks, so...I don't know if that's the real reason.

Since I didn't tell you earlier, congrats BTW!

Thanks. Maybe there were activities, but all of my 200+ pages of the notes shows that the first personal to ever see the application was 13 weeks after AOR. Also I had no Ecas access at a time when ecas was working with everyone else.

 

[llgn_sp]

Thanks. Counterfoil is the visa sticker printed to be attached to your passport if you come from a visa required country.

Thanks, and congrats too!

I think I'm at the security phase, that seems to be all that's left.

 

[rsk8]

guys what does "in process" mean exactly???
like are they onto background & security checks now etc? are they pass the stage of ruling whether ur relationship is legit or not?

my VO is london. outland app for pakistani spouse thx for any insight.