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tanvir1982

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@legalfalcon or anyone else, could you please help me understand what should I do. With AOR of September 2020, I ordered GCMS notes in June 2021 and they show review required for employment job duties. CLIENT DIDN'T PROVIDE JOB LETTER STATING DUTIES. PAY STUBS PROVIDED FOR ENTIRE WORK PERIOD. Total CRS points assessed 464/Verified CRS Score 464.

I actually had a CRS of 489. They have not given the remaining 25 points for 3+ years Indian work experience.

What do I need to do? Do I have to send them something via web form?
Your reference letters from your employers did not contain your job duties and responsibilities clearly. I think you should provide IRCC updated job reference letter containing your job duties and responsibilities. Is Cut-off CRS score of the round higher than 464?
 
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LandCanada2021

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Your reference letters from your employers did not contain your job duties and responsibilities clearly. I think you should provide IRCC updated job reference letter containing your job duties and responsibilities. Is Cut-off CRS score of the round higher than 464?
Yes it was higher than 464 for the draw.
Should I upload the job duty letter again through webform? Should I do it or tell my agent?

And should I send the old one dated September 2020, a new one dated July 2021, or both combined in a single pdf?
 

Jaspreet chawla

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@legalfalcon hey can you please explain me what does this mean. My aor is april 2020 i added my spouse on my pr application in feb 2021 and he gave his biometrics on july 2021. I am cec inland with outland spouse. Based on my gcms is my application on hold.

Under organizations and entities:
Name: covid 19 apr pending OS dependent
Other sub type description: covid 19
Other reason description: spouse overseas
Effective date: 27 may 2021

Eligibility: passed april 24 2021
Security: blank
criminality: in progress
Info sharing: complete
Medical: passed.

please advise thanks
 

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@legalfalcon hey can you please explain me what does this mean. My aor is april 2020 i added my spouse on my pr application in feb 2021 and he gave his biometrics on july 2021. I am cec inland with outland spouse. Based on my gcms is my application on hold.

Under organizations and entities:
Name: covid 19 apr pending OS dependent
Other sub type description: covid 19
Other reason description: spouse overseas
Effective date: 27 may 2021

Eligibility: passed april 24 2021
Security: blank
criminality: in progress
Info sharing: complete
Medical: passed.

please advise thanks
OS - overseas dependent

If your security is blank, it would indicate that it is either in progress or passed.

Also, since the spouse you add post-e-APR, is not subject to A11.2 eligibility, you will have to see if their medicals, criminality, and security are passed.

It could be that your spouse's documents have not yet been processed and checks are in progress or penidng.
 

Jaspreet chawla

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OS - overseas dependent

If your security is blank, it would indicate that it is either in progress or passed.

Also, since the spouse you add post-e-APR, is not subject to A11.2 eligibility, you will have to see if their medicals, criminality, and security are passed.

It could be that your spouse's documents have not yet been processed and checks are in progress or penidng.
Thanks so much for responding really appreciate it.

yes, my spouse did submit his biometrics 2 days back so it might be under progress also my gcms shows s16.1 i dont know what that means and how long it will take for them to process that. I’m also concerned if they will hold my application because of outland dependent?
Please advise

thanks
 

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Thanks so much for responding really appreciate it.

yes, my spouse did submit his biometrics 2 days back so it might be under progress also my gcms shows s16.1 i dont know what that means and how long it will take for them to process that. I’m also concerned if they will hold my application because of outland dependent?
Please advise

thanks
If the biometrics were just submitted, then definitely criminality and security are not done. Criminality is based on PCCs and biometrics. The biometrics are shared with RCMP and will run through their system and send a repot to IRCC. See https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/corporate-initiatives/biometrics/process-steps-2018.html

For security for outland individuals, it takes an average of 110 days. see https://bit.ly/3apWglN
 

Jaspreet chawla

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If the biometrics were just submitted, then definitely criminality and security are not done. Criminality is based on PCCs and biometrics. The biometrics are shared with RCMP and will run through their system and send a repot to IRCC. See

For security for outland individuals, it takes an average of 110 days. see

Is there anywhere in gcms i can find if my security screening has been started or in progress. Does it also depends on biometri
 

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kkhan16

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Hello everyone, Can someone please help me the understanding of GCMS note I received recently?

Notes:

Label: EE Eligibility
Office: OSC - Operations Support Centre
Text:
Case Analyst: Review Required -- Lock-in Date: 2020-04-XXX PA: John XX -
EE CEC Having analyzed this application based on the documents submitted by the applicant and the information contained in the file, I make the following recommendation.

ANALYST RECOMMENDATION: Review Required SUMMARY NOTES: REVIEW ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT AND FOREIGN
EMPLOYMENT RECORD FOR “ABC LIMITED Company” AS NOTED BELOW. A14.2: Review
Required R88.1: CEC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Review Required Ready to Finalize RPRF: Complete
Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) CRS Score at invitation to apply (ITA) 495 CRS points minimum score
for round: 475 CRS score at application (APR): 495 I Verified CRS score: 395 I have reviewed the following for
CRS points: PA gained points as MARRIED at ITA and APR PA gained points for 3 year(s) Canadian Work

Experience with "ABC Company., edoc# 4534545”
INTEGRATED SEARCH (FOSS/GCMS): NO ADVERSE INFORMATION; applicant: in status PA: WP valid until:
20XX-10-28 (LMIA Exempt: C12, NOC: 2174) Intended Employer: ABC Company

FAMILY COMPOSITION: MARRIED since 20XX-08-10; Marriage certificate is on file; Spouse is ACCOMPANYING No
indication of previous marriages/cl partners No declared children MEDICAL

*REVIEW REQUIRED* ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT Letter of employment does not appear to confirm full-time permanent
employment (eDoc #8787873434)

WORK EXPERIENCE: Lock-in Date: 2019-11-18 EDUCATION CREDENTIAL(S) PROVIDED: Bachelor's Degree:
Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering from a Recognized Institution in 2011
(ECA provided) 2011-07 to 2015-11 - Program Analyst (NOC: 2174) - at ABC Limited
*REVIEW REQUIRED* - eDoc# 341844475 - Web-based search confirms employer information NOTE: SALARY DOES NOT
APPEAR TO BE LISTED ON LOE BUT DOCUMENTED INCOME WAS PROVIDED. LOE DOES NOT APPEAR TO
LIST JOB DESCRIPTION - Letter confirms full/time employment; - Documented
Income Provided: Pay stubs (eDoc# 3454367), Tax form (eDoc# 345456899)

20XX-11 to 20XX-11 - Programmer Analyst (NOC: 2174) - at ABC Company. -
eDoc# 3456789 - Web-based search confirms employer information - Letter dated 24NOV20XX 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. NOTE:
- Letter confirms salary of $XXX year - Letter confirms full/time employment; -
Documented Income Provided: Pay stubs, T4 f(eDoc#5353434) CEC Work: 3 years. CRS Canadian Work: 3 years. CEC Work: 1 year CRS
Foreign Work: 0 years(s) 0 month(s) of 3 year(s) - REVIEW REQUIRED CRS Canadian Work: 3 year(s)
Hello, did you ever get PPR with this review required?
 

Rocketsingh500

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Hi all, I have a question. My GCMS notes from IRCC is showing S 22.1(b) for redaction. This section is on the right side top corner and only on the pages where they redacted some info. Does any one of you have the same situation? Please let me know. Thank you. I applied for Citizenship. My security is in progress.
 

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Gcms Notes free for EVERYONE starting July 14, 2022

The right to be given access to personal information under subsection 12(1) of the Privacy Act is extended to include all individuals outside Canada to whom that right has not been extended previously.


The Extension Order will allow foreign nationals, regardless of their location, to request access to their personal information held by federal government institutions.

Foreign nationals abroad will also be able to exercise the rights under subsection 12(2) of the Privacy Act, such as the right to request correction of their personal information where it is believed there is an error or omission in the information, as these rights flow from the right of access. Foreign nationals abroad will also benefit from having the right to engage the Privacy Commissioner of Canada with respect to the exercise of their right of access and any of the rights under subsection 12(2).

Extending universal access to personal information holdings brings Canada's privacy regime closer in line with major trading partners, such as the European Union and the United Kingdom. This alignment will facilitate the exchange of personal information between Canadian-based firms and firms based in those regions.

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/thank-you-legalfalcon.408185/post-9593012
 

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Asking on behalf of a friend. He recently received CSIS notes and response was that they have no record regarding him or his family. However, in CBSA notes he is under security screening. AOR is May 2019 and Security started in November 2019.
What does it mean. Please help.
 

legalfalcon

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Hi all, I have a question. My GCMS notes from IRCC is showing S 22.1(b) for redaction. This section is on the right side top corner and only on the pages where they redacted some info. Does any one of you have the same situation? Please let me know. Thank you. I applied for Citizenship. My security is in progress.

This refers to section 22(1) of the Privacy Act:

22 (1) The head of a government institution may refuse to disclose any personal information requested under subsection 12(1)
  • (b) the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the enforcement of any law of Canada or a province or the conduct of lawful investigations, including, without restricting the generality of the foregoing, any such information
    • (i) relating to the existence or nature of a particular investigation,
    • (ii) that would reveal the identity of a confidential source of information, or
    • (iii) that was obtained or prepared in the course of an investigation; or
  • (c) the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the security of penal institutions.

If your BGC is under progress, this is very common.
 
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