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

[bimale4bipeople]

Hi everybody,
I and my husband (PA) have been on SS since September 21, 2018. Last Thursday (almost 7 months after SS started) he had a ghost update, and we were once again optimistic. However, when he called IRCC today, the agent said nothing has changed and background check is still in progress. I don’t understand what could cause the ghost update. Any thoughts?

It could also mean file transferred between CBSA and IRCC.

 

[Agastya]

Probably in queue still.

In queue for what??

 

[TashaZH]

It could also mean file transferred between CBSA and IRCC.

I thought ghost updates appear after officer's activity (reviews, decisions)

 

[bimale4bipeople]

I thought ghost updates appear after officer's activity (reviews, decisions)

It can also mean mere file transfers between different dept

 

[TashaZH]

It can also mean mere file transfers between different dept

Thanks for quick reply. I'm a little bit confused why the agent couldn't see any movement on the application after ghost update.

 

[bimale4bipeople]

Thanks for quick reply. I'm a little bit confused why the agent couldn't see any movement on the application after ghost update.

The only reason I can think of is that file has been received by IRCC from CBSA but the officer still has to review and post his confirmation about the SS being completed.

 

[TashaZH]

The only reason I can think of is that file has been received by IRCC from CBSA but the officer still has to review and post his confirmation about the SS being completed.

I hope it won't take too much time. Anyway the only thing we can do is to wait. The best things in life come with patience. Thanks)

 

[Babybae]

I hope it won't take too much time. Anyway the only thing we can do is to wait. The best things in life come with patience. Thanks)

I actually think your SS is complete. You should be getting PPR soon. My personal opinion.

 

[TashaZH]

I really hope so. Fingers crossed

 

[WaseemWasii]

Got a ghost update last thursday. SS has been completed, Today got re-medicals. For me SS took approximately six months.

 

[qwertas]

Got a ghost update last thursday. SS has been completed, Today got re-medicals. For me SS took approximately six months.

Congratulations!
My SS also started on Oct 25th. Do hope to hear some good news soon

 

[Babybae]

Got a ghost update last thursday. SS has been completed, Today got re-medicals. For me SS took approximately six months.

Congratulations.

 

[torontob]

In queue for what??

If you ask me, it is stuck in queue of laziness.

Each office has a registerar who distributes the files to correct department or officer. It's possible that the registerar hasn't assigned it to anyone yet (unlikely but possible) or the officer inicharge hasn't reviewed it yet. None of this is surprising given the sheer amount of laziness from immigration system.

However, if you want to know exactly what is happening best to order GCMS notes.

 

[kuskus]

If you ask me, it is stuck in queue of laziness.

Each office has a registerar who distributes the files to correct department or officer. It's possible that the registerar hasn't assigned it to anyone yet (unlikely but possible) or the officer inicharge hasn't reviewed it yet. None of this is surprising given the sheer amount of laziness from immigration system.

However, if you want to know exactly what is happening best to order GCMS notes.

And what to do if your GCMS notes are not released?

 

[torontob]

And what to do if your GCMS notes are not released?

They will be released in 30 days or some more if they are lazy. There is no other way to know the info. Call center reps are insistent on not giving ng info.