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understanding GCMS notes

ankcan

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Jan 5, 2016
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ceedly said:
I ordered my GCMS notes today although I am hoping I receive PPR long before I receive the notes! Another forum user with the same AOR as me received PPR today so my wait is agonizing.

What is the average time for the notes to arrive - it says 30 days on the website. Does anyone know how accurate this is? I'm having a hard time trusting CIC timelines :)
Hey, I ordered the notes on 19 Jan and received them on 19 Feb.
 

mp5

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Jun 28, 2015
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velveteen said:
Lately, it has been taking more than 30 days for GCMS notes to arrive. I ordered on January 18th, and still haven't received them. On contacting, received the following response:
"Thank you for contacting the Access to Information and Privacy Office.

We acknowledge that your request is now overdue. According to our records, your request was due on February 17th 2016.

We have flagged your request as a priority and the information will be forwarded to you as soon as possible.

We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause."

Hope this helps!
Hi velveteen, did you received GCMS notes, or it's still outstanding? I am in the same situation like yours. Let me know when you receive the notes. Thank you.
 

thatguy56

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Sep 10, 2015
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I am extremely frustrated right now.

I just received my GCMS notes (which I ordered in January) and there is no change from the previous ones which I ordered ( in December).

My application is still just laying there with "Medicals Passed" and all other parameters as not started. The "Due Date" was 30th Dec,2015 previously and now it is 16th Feb,2016. And, it is with the same officer.

I was so hopeful of getting new information this time around but NOTHING!
 

nickarter84

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AmairaaNonuSonu said:
Hi friends,

I ordered for GCMS notes on 28 Jan'16 through gcmsnow.com .. by when can expect a revert.

Thanks.

Within 40 days.
 

velveteen

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Jun 8, 2015
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mp5 said:
Hi velveteen, did you received GCMS notes, or it's still outstanding? I am in the same situation like yours. Let me know when you receive the notes. Thank you.
Hi,
i just received my GCMS notes today.
 

velveteen

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PranavKat said:
What is the due date mentioned on the second page of your GCMS notes?
Mine is 20th Dec 2016 :'(
Mine says 12 Feb 2016 (and I haven't received any update from CIC since Dec. - RCMP request)
 

eski

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velveteen

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eski said:
138 pgs long.
ASSESSMENTS
Eligibility: Not Started
Security: Not Started
Criminality: In Progress

Medical: Passed
Misrepresentation:
 

eski

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Wow! Eligibility not started? ?truth is. ...i have tried to find s pattern with this guys but i am slowly coming to the conclusion that there's simply none. Different officers handle cases differently. Different scenarios for different applications. ....it's just confusing. The one thing that is constant though. ...we all need PATIENCE! !!!!!
IT IS WELL!
 

mp5

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velveteen said:
Hi,
i just received my GCMS notes today.
Wonderful, I still await my notes. Let's see when it hits.
 

lovesumi

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dupsy21 said:
I just got my GCMS note and it is so similar to yours. Last update was on 20th October when it was transfered to Ottawa and my due date too is 20th Dec 2016.
My timelines are as follows:
AOR: 09/10/2015
Schedule A: 15/10/2015
Medical passed: 15/10/2015.

I have not heard anything since then. It is obvious from my gcms notes that my file has not been touched since October. So sad!!!
My due date too is 20-Dec-16.
 

AAA2133

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lovesumi said:
My due date too is 20-Dec-16.
No worries. Mine was the same and I've received the PPR today. I almost certain that due date means nothing on the notes.
 

PranavKat

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Hi all,

I was just going through my GCMS notes again.
What does activity type - Biographic refer to?

Please advise.

Thanks
 

vineshparekh

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thatguy56 said:
I am extremely frustrated right now.

I just received my GCMS notes (which I ordered in January) and there is no change from the previous ones which I ordered ( in December).

My application is still just laying there with "Medicals Passed" and all other parameters as not started. The "Due Date" was 30th Dec,2015 previously and now it is 16th Feb,2016. And, it is with the same officer.

I was so hopeful of getting new information this time around but NOTHING!
Hi

Are you inland/ outland applicant? My NOC is also 1225 (I'm inland CEC applicant without support of LMIA/PNP)

I don't see any updates on my profile since the BG status changed to not needed
 

expressentryqueen

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I applied for my GCMS notes on February 2nd, just out of curiosity. I did not expect to find any useful information there. I just received the GCMS notes and got the following info. Can someone please help me understand it? :)

Date: 02/02/2016
AGENT REVIEW A11.2 *** Having analysed this application based on the documents submitted by the applicant and the information contained in the application: A11.2 decision: Met 75(2) FSW Minimum Requirements - Appears Met 76(1)(a) Selection Criteria - FSW Points: Appears Met FSW points total: 82 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) CRS points at invitation to apply (ITA): 478 CRS minimum score for round 461 Current CRS score:472 Change in PA age between ITA and APR which changed the CRS points. I have reviewed information and documents for CRS points for the following: PA awarded points as single at ITA and APR PA awarded points for 3 year foreign work experience with XYZ Co. and ABC Co. Primary Occupation: NOC ??? with XYZ comapny. Submitted reference letter confirms applicant's employment in declared occupation throughout specified period and described duties which are consistent with NOC Skill Level B. Reference letter confirms full-time employment or the equivalent in part-time employment

Police certificates R10 OK All police certificates on application; RCMP Check NRT. Criminality Decision Passed. AGE Applicant's age reviewed and has changed from ITA to e-APR

29/01/2016: Education/Education Documents Canadian educational credential on file; credential reviewed; Canadian institution recognised; Credential is consistent with level of education claimed by PA under EE Eligibility

23/01/2016: Review Type: Support Service Agent- Sent Application for R10 Review; RCMP Check Initiated; Documents set for Review: Client Info/Education/Proof of Funds/Police Certificate.

03/02/2016: Paper file transfer history
Transfer Reason: Workload re-distribution. Office: CPC-Ottawa from Centralized Intake Office.

Under Assessments:
Eligibility: Met
Security: Not Started
Criminality: Passed
Medical: Passed

I just have a few questions: First, what stage of the application process am i in right now? I didn't quite understand the difference between criminality and security?
Secondly, I found notes on all the other documents sent for review by the Support Service Agents except proof of funds, although it was stated as MET. Does that mean that its been assessed or is still being assessed? Thirdly, What does Due Date mean? Mine says March 2nd 2016? Is my application ok? I would appreciate all inputs from the experts in the house. Thanks!!