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GCMS shows 'Security Screening' and waiting... - let's gather here!

waterlooengineer

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I applied for CSIS notes under the Privacy act and got a mail yesterday. It says that security is still under progress and they cannot provide any timelines. What to expect now?
 

shaheersinn

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Doc's Request.
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29th May 2016
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6th May 2016
Interview........
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shaheersinn

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CHC Islamabad
App. Filed.......
16th Feb 2016
Doc's Request.
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Med's Request
29th May 2016
Med's Done....
6th May 2016
Interview........
Waived off
Passport Req..
10th July
VISA ISSUED...
25th July 2016
LANDED..........
Scheduled on 12th Aug
I just read on the forum that this ghost update means that my medicals have expired. Such a disappointment. My portal now says You do not need Medical blah blah and switched from Medical Passed to this. I suppose I have to wait out an year before I can hear anything positive from CIC. I’ve already covered one full year on this journey since my AOR. I’m starting to forget my Canadian dream now given the lethargic progress of my application. @Reykhan Man. We are in it together now mate.

It means there is some movement in your case,Congratulations
 

Reykhan

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I just read on the forum that this ghost update means that my medicals have expired. Such a disappointment. My portal now says You do not need Medical blah blah and switched from Medical Passed to this. I suppose I have to wait out an year before I can hear anything positive from CIC. I’ve already covered one full year on this journey since my AOR. I’m starting to forget my Canadian dream now given the lethargic progress of my application. @Reykhan Man. We are in it together now mate.
Loool hey man to that. I'm only waiting until December and then in January I'm gonna roll up my sleeves and force the issue.
 

keroppi

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Yeah same here. That's the trend that I've noticed as well. So more or less we should get the re-med request either in December or January. My file was assigned for SS in March this year.

And your GCMS notes shouldn't have more than 4 security related activities. 4 is the maximum it goes or at least that's what I've seen.
Just checked my old CBSA notes from Jun. Got 3 SS and 1 Security. Do you mean max 4 SS?

EDIT: I went back and read the last few pages. Turn out I’m still waiting for that “In progress by CBSA” activity to show up. Here’s hoping my current GCMS would have it.

I’m counting 10 months since the day my eligibility passed and got comprehensive SS requested. I’d rather it be that way than counting from the missing “ip by CBSA” activity.

Best would be 10 months from ip2, but I’m not holding my breath.
 
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Reykhan

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Just checked my old CBSA notes from Jun. Got 3 SS and 1 Security. Do you mean max 4 SS?

EDIT: I went back and read the last few pages. Turn out I’m still waiting for that “In progress by CBSA” activity to show up. Here’s hoping my current GCMS would have it.

I’m counting 10 months since the day my eligibility passed and got comprehensive SS requested. I’d rather it be that way than counting from the missing “ip by CBSA” activity.

Best would be 10 months from ip2, but I’m not holding my breath.
I've got 4 SS activities and 1 security on CBSA notes. It's been 11 months since IP2 when my eligibility was passed. But I'm gonna start my security clock from March this year when my file was assigned for SS. But again not holding my breath over it as my SS only started in June. Though it's fairly routine as CBSA don't pick up on files for good couple of months after they've been transferred to them.

Not sure when to expect the re-med request. :(
 

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I've got 4 SS activities and 1 security on CBSA notes. It's been 11 months since IP2 when my eligibility was passed. But I'm gonna start my security clock from March this year when my file was assigned for SS. But again not holding my breath over it as my SS only started in June. Though it's fairly routine as CBSA don't pick up on files for good couple of months after they've been transferred to them.

Not sure when to expect the re-med request. :(
Dear ReyKhan,

Are you single applicant or applied with family?
 

naaz12

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Doc's Request.
not yet..
AOR Received.
4 April 2018
LANDED..........
by gods grace will be there...
Hlo @Reykhan
CAN YOU GIVE YOUR VALUABLE SUGGESTIONS ON MY CASE...



I am 6 April 2018 FSW -O ,VO-Ottawa applicant from India and Eligibility,Criminality,Infosharing ,Security etc was fully passed on 18 May 18

But my spouse back ground checks which are delaying our case as per recent Gcms notes
My spouse Security is ongoing (started on 18 May 18) ,(3 Activities are blank 12,13 14 before security activity no-15) and s(15)1 on top of page???and s(16)on case analyst page,,criminality -Not started
Info sharing -completed on 18 sept 18(it took 4 months to clear bcoz of
Usa visitor visa refusal,S(15)1on corner

My question is that does it looks like my spouse is in Security screening or it is normal to have 3 blank activities and s(15)1
How can one know that he is in Security screening??and i am unable to find answer for this from anywhere.
Thanks and regards
naaz12
 

syedahraza

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Hlo @Reykhan
CAN YOU GIVE YOUR VALUABLE SUGGESTIONS ON MY CASE...



I am 6 April 2018 FSW -O ,VO-Ottawa applicant from India and Eligibility,Criminality,Infosharing ,Security etc was fully passed on 18 May 18

But my spouse back ground checks which are delaying our case as per recent Gcms notes
My spouse Security is ongoing (started on 18 May 18) ,(3 Activities are blank 12,13 14 before security activity no-15) and s(15)1 on top of page???and s(16)on case analyst page,,criminality -Not started
Info sharing -completed on 18 sept 18(it took 4 months to clear bcoz of
Usa visitor visa refusal,S(15)1on corner

My question is that does it looks like my spouse is in Security screening or it is normal to have 3 blank activities and s(15)1
How can one know that he is in Security screening??and i am unable to find answer for this from anywhere.
Thanks and regards
naaz12

Unfortunately, it does mean that your spouse is under security screening. Even if you call CIC, they may say that it is being carried out by a third party organization which is a direct hint that there is extensive security screening going on.
 

Aashy09

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How long is it taking these days to receive PPR after remeds?
 

Aashy09

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In my case it literally took 2 days. But that was back in July. These days I think that timeline has changed.
I know so many people who are getting pprs after remed passed like 1 or 2 days later even same day
Its been a week for me and I'm stressed now
 

syedahraza

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I know so many people who are getting pprs after remed passed like 1 or 2 days later even same day
Its been a week for me and I'm stressed now
If there is nothing pending on your application, then you will have your PPR ultimately. It is matter of time now.
 

Aashy09

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If there is nothing pending on your application, then you will have your PPR ultimately. It is matter of time now.
I know but its been 16 months and after remed its kinda getting difficult to wait now :p