May 2018 AOR - join here
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It's reassuring that everything is passed but I don't understand the delay. It's been over a month since they said we were in final review
I have got GCMS Notes a week ago and it says, Eligibility : Recommend passed and Security check : not started. This is the latest update what i have and there is no other update after that.Exactly the same case , no update till now
The current climate in the US make it very difficult. I’m a US citizen and can tell you that the process in Canada is much more transparent than any immigration process in the US. We can get info from the agents and also agent notes via GCMS notes. That does not happen in the US. Just saying.
On other threads about the newly introduced progress bar, people are saying it didn't show up on their application page. Some of them have it and it only shows that the estimate for their decision is exactly 6 months after their AOR :/
So disappointing after thinking this could at least be something to look forward to. As somebody mentioned on this thread - this is affecting people's lives, and after we pay large amounts we don't have any info what is going on. After ordering GCMS notes I saw some stuff was under review so I acted to get new documents, but I bet that is under review for months and if they could only just let us know on time what they need, we could have got new information for them.
Kinda losing hope, but trying to stay positive. Even considering other options. Anybody know any way easy way to work in the States besides marriage?
I received the message below with the progress bar:
Your application is taking us longer than usual to process.
About 20% of our applications are more complex to process. They take us longer due to things like how easily we can verify information, how well and how quickly you answer our requests and whether the application is complete.
If you aren't seeing updates, contact us using this Web form. Make sure you read your messages and take action when we ask you to.
Have filled the web form mentioning that we have not received any updates/requests since July/August... Let's see what happens.
Yes , same here . Today the progress bar showed up and the estimated time is October 2018 which is passed long back. Don't know wat to do now.
Thank you for thebreply. My background check has not yet started. I'm worried why is it so slow.
Hi,
My VO is same as you. Whats your current status. Its been 100 days for me and seems no movement.
Progress bar is tellin what we already know ain't anythin new !I received the message below with the progress bar:
Your application is taking us longer than usual to process.
About 20% of our applications are more complex to process. They take us longer due to things like how easily we can verify information, how well and how quickly you answer our requests and whether the application is complete.
If you aren't seeing updates, contact us using this Web form. Make sure you read your messages and take action when we ask you to.
Have filled the web form mentioning that we have not received any updates/requests since July/August... Let's see what happens.
Hey,Can you add me in the May 2018 whatsapp group as well. 918095478107. Thanks in advance !As requested i have added ppl on whatsaap group for May- and for Bankers and financial advisers in Canada- and Life IN Canada- sorry there are couple of groups!
I have seen "Review required" comment at initial stage of application submission. But no significant comments / information provided on review required context. As per the recommendations provided everything seems Met. Not sure whether it's actually gone for a review.
@legalfalcon
Hi LegalFalcon
I have a query, but the explanation and backstory is a little long. Sorry about that. Need your advise and help as to the next steps.
My AOR is 23 May 2018 with 457 CRS Score and 456 was the cutoff. However, I have not heard back anything for 6.5 Months. GCMS Notes dated 27 Sept provided some insight, which was that my (Principal Applicant) master's was deducted since the ECA said Masters from Non Recognized Institute. Now I understand this is an error on my part, but I tried to be sure by calling IRCC before submitting where the agent said that as long as it says "Masters" you should use that. Either the agent was having a weird day, or I was, but this error was made. Hence, as per GCMS Notes my CRS was reduced to I think 416.
I found out from my institution that IQAS does recognize my degree, and hence we put that in motion. But IQAS is pretty damn slow, and hence despite documents reaching them early october, I received confirmation from them of beginning of the 15 Week waiting period, only days ago. Nevertheless, that should come to us by March end.
However, in the meanwhile my spouse, who had a 7.5 Band IELTS, gave it another shot, and we just received her results. She has an overall score of 8 now. This brings our CRS to 444 (using 2 years work experience only and her current Age). She has her birthday in January, so might lose points for that. However, we can try to get more reference letters from her previous jobs (we do have all other documents for those jobs like Appointment Letters, Offer Letters, Confirmation of Resignation, Salary Slips, etc.)
We have only her last 33 months of Work Experience Reference letters. But its 13 months in one job (NOC Code 4163), and 20 Months in Another Job (NOC Code 0124). The other job, if we can arrange the reference letter is for 39 Months and in job code 4163. IF we can manage to get that, our CRS becomes 464.
So here are the questions:
Thanks & Appreciate your time.
Comet7700
Hi LegalFalcon
I have a query, but the explanation and backstory is a little long. Sorry about that. Need your advise and help as to the next steps.
My AOR is 23 May 2018 with 457 CRS Score and 456 was the cutoff. However, I have not heard back anything for 6.5 Months. GCMS Notes dated 27 Sept provided some insight, which was that my (Principal Applicant) master's was deducted since the ECA said Masters from Non Recognized Institute. Now I understand this is an error on my part, but I tried to be sure by calling IRCC before submitting where the agent said that as long as it says "Masters" you should use that. Either the agent was having a weird day, or I was, but this error was made. Hence, as per GCMS Notes my CRS was reduced to I think 416.
I found out from my institution that IQAS does recognize my degree, and hence we put that in motion. But IQAS is pretty damn slow, and hence despite documents reaching them early october, I received confirmation from them of beginning of the 15 Week waiting period, only days ago. Nevertheless, that should come to us by March end.
However, in the meanwhile my spouse, who had a 7.5 Band IELTS, gave it another shot, and we just received her results. She has an overall score of 8 now. This brings our CRS to 444 (using 2 years work experience only and her current Age). She has her birthday in January, so might lose points for that. However, we can try to get more reference letters from her previous jobs (we do have all other documents for those jobs like Appointment Letters, Offer Letters, Confirmation of Resignation, Salary Slips, etc.)
We have only her last 33 months of Work Experience Reference letters. But its 13 months in one job (NOC Code 4163), and 20 Months in Another Job (NOC Code 0124). The other job, if we can arrange the reference letter is for 39 Months and in job code 4163. IF we can manage to get that, our CRS becomes 464.
So here are the questions:
- Do we pursue the New Application Route? Or wait for my IQAS ECA to come?
- What documents will need to be refreshed if we do a New Application? I know PCCs and IELTS.
- Can I use the same medical I submitted for the current application?
- Do I get any refund from IRCC if I withdraw my application now? I havent heard anything from them for 6.5 months.
- Any other guidance you can provide.
Thanks & Appreciate your time.
Comet7700
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Well...
I received my GCMS notes this morning.
The case analyst parked my application for review on 18 May 2018, and it hasn't been touched since (8 May AOR).
'Review required' for all work references, which don't provide average hours.
I'm self-employed, and had real trouble getting clients to put down 'average hours' on paper. 'Variable hours and remuneration' was the standard line. The company I've worked for since 2013 was happy to put average shifts and daily rate, but nothing more. I did provide records of monthly income, mind.
I'm going to raise a CSE and send some additional documents. Don't know why I wasn't asked to SEVEN months ago.
As things stand, the case analyst is 'unable to confirm' any of my work experience. As a result, he/ she has now got me down as below the relevant CRS threshold.
It's four weeks since my GCMS notes were generated. I'm just hoping I can have my say before the case is reviewed, or if not, I'm (a) at least asked to submit additional documents or (b) CIC contact my clients.
Otherwise, criminality and medicals passed. Security hasn't started...