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DreamCanada16

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Friends i got GCMS notes today

In Notes agent says

PENDING: no pending documents and ready for finalize. ******************************************************* N.B:
Please review FOSS note for the PA before taking final decision *******************************************************

And then

OFFICER REVIEW FOSS CHECK COMPLETED: no adverse information JOB OFFER: WP issued w/ LMIA VALID
Job offer letter reviewed but not verified EXPERIENCE R75(2) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- satisfied R76(1)
SELECTION CRITERIA- POINTS- satisfied Employment documents reviewed but not verified. SETTLEMENT
FUNDS N/A SELECTION PASSED ADMISSIBILITY: PC x PA: All required PCs on file and no A '35/36/37
concerns evident. Criminality passed. RCMP NRT Meds passed PPT valid

Can anybody suggest which direction my application going?
 

Doda

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DreamCanada16 said:
Friends i got GCMS notes today

In Notes agent says

PENDING: no pending documents and ready for finalize. ******************************************************* N.B:
Please review FOSS note for the PA before taking final decision *******************************************************

And then

OFFICER REVIEW FOSS CHECK COMPLETED: no adverse information JOB OFFER: WP issued w/ LMIA VALID
Job offer letter reviewed but not verified EXPERIENCE R75(2) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- satisfied R76(1)
SELECTION CRITERIA- POINTS- satisfied Employment documents reviewed but not verified. SETTLEMENT
FUNDS N/A SELECTION PASSED ADMISSIBILITY: PC x PA: All required PCs on file and no A '35/36/37
concerns evident. Criminality passed. RCMP NRT Meds passed PPT valid

Can anybody suggest which direction my application going?
Seems PPR bound :)
 

DreamCanada16

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I hope so

Is this how they write before giving PPR

I wonder how much it takes after this note as these notes were generated in last week of February
 

prcand

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i also got mine a few hours ago...

Case Analyst / selection review: *****A11.2 ASSESSMENT*****
Provincial nominee program applicant.
FOSS check: No history
ASSESSMENT Education: ECA issuer: WES - Met.
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. As a result, I am satisfied that within the 10 years before the date on which their application for a permanent resident visa is made, they have accumulated, over a continuous period at least one year of full-time work experience. Therefore, PA meets the FSW criteria. PA meets the definition of provincial nominee and selection under the PN program. Meds-passed.

would anyone know why my FOSS check is no history?
 

taral80

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prcand said:
i also got mine a few hours ago...

Case Analyst / selection review: *****A11.2 ASSESSMENT*****
Provincial nominee program applicant.
FOSS check: No history
ASSESSMENT Education: ECA issuer: WES - Met.
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. As a result, I am satisfied that within the 10 years before the date on which their application for a permanent resident visa is made, they have accumulated, over a continuous period at least one year of full-time work experience. Therefore, PA meets the FSW criteria. PA meets the definition of provincial nominee and selection under the PN program. Meds-passed.

would anyone know why my FOSS check is no history?
even my gcms has the same wordings and also by a case analyst. I think foss is related to the criminal offences, so its good if it has no history.
 

prcand

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yeah... unfortunately, when my file was transferred to the local VO... that's it. has been sleeping on for the past 3 months, without any trace of activity. i'm thinking whether there's anyway we can nudge them to have our application proceed to the next level.

taral80 said:
even my gcms has the same wordings and also by a case analyst. I think foss is related to the criminal offences, so its good if it has no history.
 

taral80

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prcand said:
yeah... unfortunately, when my file was transferred to the local VO... that's it. has been sleeping on for the past 3 months, without any trace of activity. i'm thinking whether there's anyway we can nudge them to have our application proceed to the next level.
even my application was transferred to LVO on 5th feb. Its been two months since.i don't think so there is any way to approach the LVO. What do you think that according to the case analyst review do we have passed the eligibility? Because my gcms is exactly similar.
 

prcand

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all i know is that we only cleared both R10 (older notes say so) and R11.2 which are both crucial milestones. as for eligibility, it will remain open until security and criminality will be completed first. not sure whether anyone can comment otherwise.

taral80 said:
even my application was transferred to LVO on 5th feb. Its been two months since.i don't think so there is any way to approach the LVO. What do you think that according to the case analyst review do we have passed the eligibility? Because my gcms is exactly similar.
 

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taral80 said:
even my application was transferred to LVO on 5th feb. Its been two months since.i don't think so there is any way to approach the LVO. What do you think that according to the case analyst review do we have passed the eligibility? Because my gcms is exactly similar.

Wait until the 6 months period is over then send them an email or CSE and specify your visa office..

You will get one response our of the following two: 1) proper feedback with some details OR 2) Simply its under evaluation and you have to wait ...

... This Excuse of "Under evaluation" gives them flexibility to hold an application forever i guess :mad:
 

bellaluna

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prcand said:
would anyone know why my FOSS check is no history?
You haven't had an old application to CIC.

It may be possible your file is still under security check, but to be honest, I find that hard to believe since others with a similar residence history as you have already got PPR from the same VO.
 

taral80

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prcand said:
all i know is that we only cleared both R10 (older notes say so) and R11.2 which are both crucial milestones. as for eligibility, it will remain open until security and criminality will be completed first. not sure whether anyone can comment otherwise.
i thought once 11.2 is positive the eligibility is done. My gcms notes say criminality passed. And security: not started. What does your criminality status show?
 

taral80

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bellaluna said:
You haven't had an old application to CIC.

It may be possible your file is still under security check, but to be honest, I find that hard to believe since others with a similar residence history as you have already got PPR from the same VO.
what exactly FOSS is? is there something to worry if the FOSS status is 'No History" ? also, this is my second application. first got rejected in 2014 due to NOC issue.
 

prcand

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FOSS is a list that canada has, concerning people they are watching for... these include those who have been denied visas in the past, or similar cases.

taral80 said:
what exactly FOSS is? is there something to worry if the FOSS status is 'No History" ? also, this is my second application. first got rejected in 2014 due to NOC issue.
i went to canada before, but only via visitor visa... so i may have some entries with them. i would like to believe that "no history" is good news, or to mean "no history of bad record"... or just simply that i am not in the blacklist :)

i also don't have any idea what's keeping the local VO from proceeding with my application. and i cannot politely budger them since i'm still under 6 months timeframe, but i will still attempt when i'll hit my 5th month. i just fear that my file is way down in their priority cases.

bellaluna said:
You haven't had an old application to CIC.

It may be possible your file is still under security check, but to be honest, I find that hard to believe since others with a similar residence history as you have already got PPR from the same VO.
when they see PCCs, usually they clear criminality. but security checks may take long coz it involves other agencies which are beyond CIC's (or even canada's secret service) control.

taral80 said:
i thought once 11.2 is positive the eligibility is done. My gcms notes say criminality passed. And security: not started. What does your criminality status show?
 

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prcand said:
FOSS is a list that canada has, concerning people they are watching for... these include those who have been denied visas in the past, or similar cases.

i went to canada before, but only via visitor visa... so i may have some entries with them. i would like to believe that "no history" is good news, or to mean "no history of bad record"... or just simply that i am not in the blacklist :)

i also don't have any idea what's keeping the local VO from proceeding with my application. and i cannot politely badger them since i'm still under 6 months timeframe, but i will still attempt when i'll hit my 5th month. i just fear that my file is way down in their priority cases.

when they see PCCs, usually they clear criminality. but security checks may take long coz it involves other agencies which are beyond CIC's (or even canada's secret service) control.
Guys what does recommended passed exactly means ?my eligibility shows that and its been almost 8 months for me ..
 

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taral80 said:
what exactly FOSS is? is there something to worry if the FOSS status is 'No History" ? also, this is my second application. first got rejected in 2014 due to NOC issue.
FOSS is a database for checking consistency of immigration information. If it is done when you apply for citizenship, your PR information will appear and will be compared against your current application.

I hope this helps.