Qorax::: Seniors pls help on Prejune CAIPS- BFD - ECU

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ECU = Elimination Care UNIT
ECU = Economic and commerce Unit
ECU = Emigrant communication UNIT
ECU = ECONOMIC class Unit


ANY MORE FULL FORMS< ANY ONE

Please ignore ECU = Elimination Care UNIT this is not correct for sure, as I have elaborated out of my frustration.

 

[shergill]

its Economic commerce unit

 

[yeswecandoit]

Now they ( ECU ) will decide priorities

 

[qorax]

Hi Qorax sir,
Do you know what ECU is and what do they do? My file is pending with this department for the last 3 months and they haven't taken any action. IO notes says ECU-RFV docs pending since 5th march. Per GCMS notes my criminality and medical got cleared in the month of december. I am waiting for PP with visa from NDVO.

Thanks!
Rakesh

ECU = Economic Class Unit.

"The Economic Class Unit (ECU) processes skilled workers and business category applications. Since the introduction of IRPA in January 2002, the number of economic class applications in the skilled worker category has been around 2600 per year. The Unit has been working hard to re-assess the cases files & reduce the large inventory of pre-IRPA cases". Usually some files r sent to the ECU randomly. They also assess 'Economic Fugitive' scenarios...

 

[qorax]

Thanks Sir,
+1 to you when my karma permits
Also, you got any idea about ECU-RFA docs??

"RFA" means Ready For Approval. This remark is logged by an IO (not his staff) after a "review" of the case file on a BFD. This notifies another party/dept./section/cell within the CIC (usually) to come back within a stipulated date/time as the IO has just that info left to "approve" a case.

Qorax

 

[qorax]

Hi Qorax sir,
Do you know what ECU is and what do they do? My file is pending with this department for the last 3 months and they haven't taken any action. IO notes says ECU-RFV docs pending since 5th march. Per GCMS notes my criminality and medical got cleared in the month of december. I am waiting for PP with visa from NDVO.

Thanks!
Rakesh

Similar to my previous post, RFV - which stands for Ready For Visa - is an important log by the IO w.r.t. a case where s/he finds it complete from his/her side... And notifies some other cell/dept./section to assess/act on the requested activities pending the forwarding this case file to PHEP Section (for PPR/visa issuance). This, usually, signifies that this case file is now finalized from the IO's desk.

NOTE:
1. Both, RFA & RFV may not only be marked for ECU... it could be for any other dept. as well.
2. ECU is specifically created to address the backlogs. IMHO they deep-scrutinize the files submitted to them with an intention to "eliminate" rather than "select" applications. This is a severe screening process... and I again opine that not all files go there... but why do some (go to them) is beyond me, or I do not want to comment on it.

 

[qorax]

Well I checked again and it says "ECU-RFV docs pending" not RFA. So RFV is ready for Visa but what would be these ECU-RFV docs? Are these COPR papers that IO is waiting for or something else.

Sending you a PM on the isseu.

As explained earlier, it simply puts the onus on the shoulders of ECU... the IO places the "ball in their court now"... S/he has done with his/her "work" and his note to PHEP (docs!) is pending reply/report from ECU.

Remember: Our COPR & PRV or a SJTD (if applicable) is signed by the Program Manager. The file & pps come to him only under a cover note from the PHEP section.

 

[qorax]

Hello Qorax,

If the status is updated as below in CAIPS, what does it mean?
ECU – PLS REQUEST THE FOLLOWING:
-PPTS
-MEDS
-RPRF
-UPDATED POF

As per your understanding on ECU, do you think this is also for elimination/ severe screening process to eliminate.

As explained before, ur IO has asked ECU to assess ur file & then take those actions. IMHO it's just a delay tactics thru a second set of studying a case file.

Qorax

 

[harry_aussie]

Thankyou for the information Qorax Sir. +1 for you " your Honour".

 

[qorax]

Thankyou for the information Qorax Sir. +1 for you " your Honour".

Appreciated Sir. Reciprocated...

 

[hopefulever]

Great, you are great sir, Qurax. Thanks for knowledgable post.

 

[hopefulever]

Permanent Residence Applicants

Every year, Canadian missions abroad receive hundreds of thousands of applications for permanent residence (Exhibit 6) under the various immigration programs.22 Permanent Resident Application screening requests are sent individually by the visa officer to the CBSA, CSIS and the RCMP. CSIS and the RCMP forward any No Reportable Trace (NRT)23 results directly to the appropriate CIC visa office abroad. CSIS forwards any negative results to CBSA in the form of a Security Brief. The NSD reviews each Security Brief and adds any additional material to reflect specific CBSA concerns before forwarding it to the appropriate mission. The decision to grant the permanent resident visa is made by the CIC visa officer. CBSA's role in the admissibility screening of permanent residents is not as central to the process as it is with Temporary Visa Requests (TVR) applications.

 

[hopefulever]

List of Abbreviations

Acronym
Description

CAIPS
Computer Assisted Immigration Processing System
CAS
Corporate Administrative System
CEC
Canadian Experience Class
FES
Front-End Screening Unit
FOSS
Field Operations Support System
IDA
Improperly Documented Arrival
IPM
Immigration Program Manager
IRAAD
Intelligence Risk Assessment and Analysis Division
IRPA
Immigration and Refuge Protection Act
MIO
Migration Integrity Officer
NRT
No Reportable Trace
NSD
National Security Division
PIL
Primary Inspection Line
POE
Ports of Entry
POERT
Port of Entry Recruit Training
PRRA
Pre-Removal Risk Assessment
PSAT
Public Security and Anti-terrorism
RPD
Refugee Protection Division
SRR
Screening Referral Request
SSI
Support System for Intelligence
TVR
Temporary Visa Reque
NO WHERE I HAVE FOUND THE ABBREVATION OF ECU

 

[qorax]

Great, you are great sir, Qurax. Thanks for knowledgable post.

Thanx sir, deeply appreciated.

List of Abbreviations...

NO WHERE I HAVE FOUND THE ABBREVATION OF ECU

U haven't looked seriously yet... Try a bit more & u'd get it.

Regards,
Qorax

 

[yeswecandoit]

thanks a Ton for clarification related to ECU !!!

+ 1 to QoraxSir ;D...

just add to that ..... Many pre june Application of NDVO CAIPS represented

1. ECU request for MEDS/PPT/RPRF // so ECU do re-verification and and if feels all ok then sends MEDc etc.
2. Points calculation already completed ( PSDEC/SELDEC=1 ) - how long we will wait for meds ?
3. pre june inprocess with date ( application reviewed and processing started ) will have any hope for visa or will reject as like pre 2008.

pls do needful for 3 ??? :-[question !!!