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legalfalcon

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4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
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05-04-2016
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12-04-2016
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I know I am in regular timeline, but I actually added my spouse after PPR, which supposed to take 4-8 weeks to get fresh PPRs.

Do you think it's possible security screening to be activated in this stage of my application or it clearly starts immediately after R10??
Each member in the application will go through Security individually. SS can be triggered for a new member added. But to be sure you will need GCMS notes. Usually after adding a spouse to the application, it is usually approved within 3-6 weeks
 
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Cee Jay

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Hi Guy,
Thanks for your very useful advise here. I just got my gcms note…it showed as follows;
Assessments
Eligibility: Passed
Security:
HIRV:
Criminality: Passed
Org Crime:
Medical: Passed
Misrepresentation:
Info Sharing: Complete
Other Reqs:
Final:
Pls i saw “cancelled” on the status of a column known as “kits and application forms”.
So do you havew idea of the meaning of all these? My AOR was on 24th July, 2017.
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,048
9,915
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,048
9,915
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
Hi Guy,
Thanks for your very useful advise here. I just got my gcms note…it showed as follows;
Assessments
Eligibility: Passed
Security:
HIRV:
Criminality: Passed
Org Crime:
Medical: Passed
Misrepresentation:
Info Sharing: Complete
Other Reqs:
Final:
Pls i saw “cancelled” on the status of a column known as “kits and application forms”.
So do you havew idea of the meaning of all these? My AOR was on 24th July, 2017.
The kits and application form refers to when an applicant intends to add spouse or a child to the application. or IRCC seeks additional info or a schedule to be filled. But if it was cancelled, then they decided not to ask for any ADR.

You are 90%, as soon as your security is passed, you will have the PPR.
 

Darko986

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May 24, 2016
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Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
VIENNA
Nomination.....
27-08-2016
AOR Received.
21-10-2016
Med's Request
upfront
Passport Req..
19-04-2017
VISA ISSUED...
22-05-2017
I guess it`s under security screening. My notes didn`t came to see what is the current status. Are u in Canada yet, or in Macedonia?
I am in Macedonia. Still waiting to get fresh PPRs for me and my spouse
 

smartino

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Oct 12, 2017
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I got my gcms notes:

Please guide me about if anything red flagged in the following comments of my gcms notes:

REVIEW TYPE: Case Processing Agent APPLICATION:EXXXXXXXXX REGULATION: PNP, 000-00-00. I have reviewed this application based upon the documents submitted by the applicant and the information contained in the file and note the following: A11.2 APPEAR MET Ready to Finalize PNP Triage: Refer to IR _________________CIVIL STATUS: NO CONCERNS PA (XXXXXXXXX) PNP NOMINATION: Province of Nomination: XXX PNC # xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Nomination Validity: Original. Case Type: Economic Case: Proof of Funds on file : Yes - Fund $ : NOT VERIFIED........................................................ INTEGRATED SEARCH (FOSS/GCMS): PA (XXXXXXXX) NO TRACE IN GCMS/FOSS OTHER THAN PRESENT application .................................... A11.2 CRS ASSESSMENT: APPEAR MET PROVINCIAL NOMINATION - Verified by CIO..................... WORK EXPERIENCE: the duties listed in the letter(s) of reference appear to be consistent with the actions in the lead statement under the NOC code selected. the letter(s) of reference appear to be consistent with a substantial number of the main duties under the NOC code selected. The letter of reference appears to demonstrate that the PA met the minimum requirements of 12 months of work experience: PA meets education requirements. Note: PA AWARDED POINTS FOR MASTER/1ST PROFESSIONAL DEGREE.


REVIEW TYPE: Program Assistant APPLICATION # XXXXXX REGULATION: PNP
I have reviewed this application based upon the documents submitted by the applicant and the information contained in the file and note the following: ................. Principal Applicant Promoted. New UCI: Yes. Client Fees: Verified.. Languages ... Principal Applicant 1-English- IELTS and Met Threshold & Verified........ EDUCATION..... primary applicant........ 1- ECA report verified on issuing agency website, foreign credential confirmed on ECA site ECA Canadian Equivalency Summary reported by issuing agency as..............NRT R 10 Ok Recommendation: Pass Criminality .......... Age........ applicant's age reviewed and no change from ITA to eAPR.
 

Darko986

Star Member
May 24, 2016
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Macedonia
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
VIENNA
Nomination.....
27-08-2016
AOR Received.
21-10-2016
Med's Request
upfront
Passport Req..
19-04-2017
VISA ISSUED...
22-05-2017
Dear @legalfalcon
The agent on the phone confirmed that background check is complete. What is next?
 

DeeSquared

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Jan 25, 2018
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Dear All,

I just received my GCMS Notes and need your help in understanding what is happening to my file and suggestions on what to do to make the file move forward. Details of the GCMS Notes and my concerns and questions are below:

AOR – 14.10.2017; FSW-O; PA SINGLE; CRS POINTS – 459; FSW POINTS– (Should be) 72


NOTES 1

Label: EE Eligibility

Office: Centralized Intake Office


A 11.2 – CASE PROCESSING AGENT. XXXXXXXX NAME – EE FSW Having analyzed this application based on the docs submitted by the applicant and the information contained in the file, I make the following recommendation.

ANALYST RECOMMENDATION: Review Required. MI3 A11.2: Review Required R75: FSW MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – Review Required (edoc 179X527XX) R76: SELECTION CRITERIA – FSW POINTS – Review Required FSW points total: 59 RPRF: Complete

CRS Score at ITA 459 CRS points minimum score for round: 441 CRS score at e-APR 459 / Verified CRS Score: 409. I have reviewed the following for CRS Points:

FOSS/GCMS: PA: No trace other than present application

FAMILY COMPOSITION: SINGLE. Never married. No indication of previous marriages/cl partners. No declared children.

MEDICALS: All valid for 6 months or more

PASSPORTS: All valid for 6 months or more

WORK EXPERIENCE: Lock-in Date: 2017-10-14 Primary Occupation: NOC 0122 Banking, Credit and Other Investment Managers.

EDUCATION CREDENTIAL(S) PROVIDED: Master’s degree: MPP. 2008-08 to 2011-03 –Communications Officer (NOC: 1123) – at EMPLOYER NAME – eDoc nos xxxxxx – Letter dated 2014-03-16 appears to confirm employment in declared occupation throughout the specified period, and provides a job description which is consistent with the lead statement and main duties as set out in the declared NOC category. – Letter confirms salary of NGNXXXXX – Letter confirms full/time employment; CRS Foreign Work: 2 year and 8 months. FSW Work: 0 years(s) 0 month(s) of 1 year(s) – REVIEW REQUIRED CRS Foreign Work: 2 years 8 months of 3 year(S) – REVIEW REQUIRED


NOTES 4

REVIEW TYPE: Program Assistant APPLICATION NOS: XXXXXXXXX REGULATION: FSW I have reviewed this application based on the docs submitted by the applicant and the information contained in the file and note the following. MIN.SCORE: 441 CRS SCORE: 459 Principal Applicant Application Promoted: New UCI Review Notes for Representative: Does NOT have Representative. PA Medical attached to UCI: Yes. Client Fees: Verified ----- LANGUAGES ----- PA 1 –English-IELTS – Met Threshold – Verified-----EDUCATION---- PA 1-ECA report Verified on issuing agency website; foreign credential confirmed on ECA site ECA Canadian Equivalency Summary reported by issuing agency as Masters degree . Foreign credential provided ----- POLICE CERT----- PA 1 – Germany PCC: provided NRT. 2 Nigeria PCC – NRT. PA: Statutory details located in separate GCMS note. Recommendation: Review Required. Docs set for review: Client information ---- AGE ---- Applicant’s age reviewed and no changes from ITA to e-APR


Some Background:

1. I am using 3 different NOCs for my FSW application having worked in 3 different roles at 2 different institutions over the past 10 years.

2. Only the details of 1 NOC (NOC 1123) are detailed in NOTES 1 above whilst the other (bolded at the top) has review required written by the CASE ANALYST against it. Please what is the implication of this? What could be the possible problem they have with this employment record?

3. Why the drop in my Verified CRS points (from 459 to 409?) and in my FSW points (from 72 to 59?)

@legalfalcon @g126 and other forum gurus please come to the rescue.
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,048
9,915
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
Dear @legalfalcon
The agent on the phone confirmed that background check is complete. What is next?
If the security is done, then all that is left is finalizing it and issuing PPR. Just a matter of time.
 

smartino

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Oct 12, 2017
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HI.

Can u please guide me:

What indication is there in GCMS notes about verification of a certain documents?

Or we can not see which documents they may verify?

Thanks for the anticipation.
 

g126

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Feb 22, 2016
2,096
156
124
Sao Paulo
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
São Paulo
NOC Code......
2171
App. Filed.......
27-01-2016
Doc's Request.
16-12-2016
Nomination.....
09-12-2016
AOR Received.
07-01-2017
File Transfer...
18-02-2017
Med's Request
UPFRONT
Med's Done....
15-12-2016
Passport Req..
16-06-2017
VISA ISSUED...
22-06-2017
LANDED..........
09-10-2017
Dear All,

I just received my GCMS Notes and need your help in understanding what is happening to my file and suggestions on what to do to make the file move forward. Details of the GCMS Notes and my concerns and questions are below:

AOR – 14.10.2017; FSW-O; PA SINGLE; CRS POINTS – 459; FSW POINTS– (Should be) 72


NOTES 1

Label: EE Eligibility

Office: Centralized Intake Office


A 11.2 – CASE PROCESSING AGENT. XXXXXXXX NAME – EE FSW Having analyzed this application based on the docs submitted by the applicant and the information contained in the file, I make the following recommendation.

ANALYST RECOMMENDATION: Review Required. MI3 A11.2: Review Required R75: FSW MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – Review Required (edoc 179X527XX) R76: SELECTION CRITERIA – FSW POINTS – Review Required FSW points total: 59 RPRF: Complete

CRS Score at ITA 459 CRS points minimum score for round: 441 CRS score at e-APR 459 / Verified CRS Score: 409. I have reviewed the following for CRS Points:

FOSS/GCMS: PA: No trace other than present application

FAMILY COMPOSITION: SINGLE. Never married. No indication of previous marriages/cl partners. No declared children.

MEDICALS: All valid for 6 months or more

PASSPORTS: All valid for 6 months or more

WORK EXPERIENCE: Lock-in Date: 2017-10-14 Primary Occupation: NOC 0122 Banking, Credit and Other Investment Managers.

EDUCATION CREDENTIAL(S) PROVIDED: Master’s degree: MPP. 2008-08 to 2011-03 –Communications Officer (NOC: 1123) – at EMPLOYER NAME – eDoc nos xxxxxx – Letter dated 2014-03-16 appears to confirm employment in declared occupation throughout the specified period, and provides a job description which is consistent with the lead statement and main duties as set out in the declared NOC category. – Letter confirms salary of NGNXXXXX – Letter confirms full/time employment; CRS Foreign Work: 2 year and 8 months. FSW Work: 0 years(s) 0 month(s) of 1 year(s) – REVIEW REQUIRED CRS Foreign Work: 2 years 8 months of 3 year(S) – REVIEW REQUIRED


NOTES 4

REVIEW TYPE: Program Assistant APPLICATION NOS: XXXXXXXXX REGULATION: FSW I have reviewed this application based on the docs submitted by the applicant and the information contained in the file and note the following. MIN.SCORE: 441 CRS SCORE: 459 Principal Applicant Application Promoted: New UCI Review Notes for Representative: Does NOT have Representative. PA Medical attached to UCI: Yes. Client Fees: Verified ----- LANGUAGES ----- PA 1 –English-IELTS – Met Threshold – Verified-----EDUCATION---- PA 1-ECA report Verified on issuing agency website; foreign credential confirmed on ECA site ECA Canadian Equivalency Summary reported by issuing agency as Masters degree . Foreign credential provided ----- POLICE CERT----- PA 1 – Germany PCC: provided NRT. 2 Nigeria PCC – NRT. PA: Statutory details located in separate GCMS note. Recommendation: Review Required. Docs set for review: Client information ---- AGE ---- Applicant’s age reviewed and no changes from ITA to e-APR


Some Background:

1. I am using 3 different NOCs for my FSW application having worked in 3 different roles at 2 different institutions over the past 10 years.

2. Only the details of 1 NOC (NOC 1123) are detailed in NOTES 1 above whilst the other (bolded at the top) has review required written by the CASE ANALYST against it. Please what is the implication of this? What could be the possible problem they have with this employment record?

3. Why the drop in my Verified CRS points (from 459 to 409?) and in my FSW points (from 72 to 59?)

@legalfalcon @g126 and other forum gurus please come to the rescue.

You need to review your SIX FACTORS points and try to figure out why you went from 72 to 59...I'm assuming edoc 179X527XX is probably your main reference letter. So the analyst wasn't happy with that and decided not to consider it and in doing so you lost 13 six factor points and 50 CRS points. If this is the case then your best bet is get another reference letter more detailed and more aligned with your claimed NOC and resubmit...
 
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DeeSquared

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You need to review your SIX FACTORS points and try to figure out why you went from 72 to 59...I'm assuming edoc 179X527XX is probably your main reference letter. So the analyst wasn't happy with that and decided not to consider it and in doing so you lost 13 six factor points and 50 CRS points. If this is the case then your best bet is get another reference letter more detailed and more aligned with your claimed NOC and resubmit...
Thank you very much.

Yea... that's my primary occupation NOC
but I guess the officer must have made some mistake in re-calculating the points. Because even after backing out that experience (18 months out of the entire 50 I am claiming points for), My CRS Points are 434 whilst my 6 factor points are 70. (23 + 24 + 11 + 12 = 68. For Edu+Lang+Work Exp+Age).

What would be the best way of calling their attention to this?

In any case, I will get back to my coy HR to see if I can get a new ref letter.
 

smartino

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Oct 12, 2017
108
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Hi Legal Falcon!

Please check my notes and correspondence details and guide me.


REVIEW TYPE: Case Processing Agent APPLICATION:EXXXXXXXXX REGULATION: PNP, 000-00-00. I have reviewed this application based upon the documents submitted by the applicant and the information contained in the file and note the following: A11.2 APPEAR MET Ready to Finalize PNP Triage: Refer to IR _________________CIVIL STATUS: NO CONCERNS PA (XXXXXXXXX) PNP NOMINATION: Province of Nomination: XXX PNC # xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Nomination Validity: Original. Case Type: Economic Case: Proof of Funds on file : Yes - Fund $ : NOT VERIFIED........................................................ INTEGRATED SEARCH (FOSS/GCMS): PA (XXXXXXXX) NO TRACE IN GCMS/FOSS OTHER THAN PRESENT application .................................... A11.2 CRS ASSESSMENT: APPEAR MET PROVINCIAL NOMINATION - Verified by CIO..................... WORK EXPERIENCE: the duties listed in the letter(s) of reference appear to be consistent with the actions in the lead statement under the NOC code selected. the letter(s) of reference appear to be consistent with a substantial number of the main duties under the NOC code selected. The letter of reference appears to demonstrate that the PA met the minimum requirements of 12 months of work experience: PA meets education requirements. Note: PA AWARDED POINTS FOR MASTER/1ST PROFESSIONAL DEGREE.

REVIEW TYPE: Program Assistant APPLICATION # XXXXXX REGULATION: PNP
I have reviewed this application based upon the documents submitted by the applicant and the information contained in the file and note the following: ................. Principal Applicant Promoted. New UCI: Yes. Client Fees: Verified.. Languages ... Principal Applicant 1-English- IELTS and Met Threshold & Verified........ EDUCATION..... primary applicant........ 1- ECA report verified on issuing agency website, foreign credential confirmed on ECA site ECA Canadian Equivalency Summary reported by issuing agency as..............NRT R 10 Ok Recommendation: Pass Criminality .......... Age........ applicant's age reviewed and no change from ITA to eAPR.

Communication

Outgoing 1: Application Transferred

Outgoing 2: FQR Message (I do not know what it is)

Outgoing 3: Acknowledgement of Receipt

Outgoing 4: Invitation to Apply

Outgoing 5: Invitation to Apply

Outgoing 6: Invitation to Apply

Outgoing 7: Provincial Nomination

Outgoing 8: Welcome to Express Entry

Outgoing 9: Express Entry Profile Received


Incoming 1: ATIP Request (my first GCMS Notes request I believe)

Incoming 2: Kit, Application Forms

Incoming 3: Schedule 4 – Provincial Nominee

Incoming 4: Medical (Status Checked)

Incoming 5: Employment Records (Status Assessed)

Incoming 6: Passport/Travel Documents (Status Checked)

Incoming 7: Police Certificate (Status Review Required) (I believe that only Officer can review and analysts and assistants may not have jurisdiction)

Incoming 8: Client Information (Status Review Required)

Incoming 9: Passport Photos (Status Checked )

Incoming 10: National ID (Status Checked )

Incoming 11: Education documents/Diplomas (Status Assessed)

Incoming 12: Proof of Funds (Status Review Required) (I believe that only Officer can review and analysts and assistants may not have jurisdiction)