understanding GCMS notes

[chimetex2002]

yes this is possible. as long as the person requesting is present in Canada.

Hi all,

currently i am in canada in visiting visa.I applied PR on aug 2016.can i apply for GCMS under privacy act? or my husband ,the sponsor is PR and can he request GCMS under privacy act ?

 

[BA2LAMAZ]

I've just put in a request for my GCMS notes under the Privacy Act. I'm sure my application will be approved before it even shows up :-X

 

[sree001]

yes this is possible. as long as the person requesting is present in Canada.

Thank you chimetex2002.

 

[Baji81]

Personal information is usually requested under the Privacy Act.

There are no fees charged for requests made under the Privacy Act.

The purpose of the Privacy Act is to protect the privacy of individuals with respect to personal information about themselves where it is held by a government institution and to provide individuals with the right to access such information.

Note: Personal information which belongs to an individual who is not a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or currently living in Canada must be requested under the Access to Information Act.

All government records (which include corporate documents and personal information) may be requested under the Access to Information Act.

The application fee for request made under that Access to Information Act is $5.00 and processing fees may also be charged under some circumstances.

The purpose of the Access to Information Act is to provide a right of access to records under the control of a government institution to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or any individual or corporation present in Canada.

Source : CIC Site

 

[BA2LAMAZ]

There is no charge if you are inland and applying for yourself.

So, privacy act is right.

Will the information provided through privacy act have all that we need to know regarding our file? The dates and all that stuff or is it less detailed than those ordered through third party services?

 

[Gladossy]

Will the information provided through privacy act have all that we need to know regarding our file? The dates and all that stuff or is it less detailed than those ordered through third party services?

Yes it's the same thing.
The free one is if you are in Canada and requesting your own notes.

While the $5 one is for those in Canada but requesting on the behalf of someone else.

Same notes under different acts.

 

[popolipo]

I've just put in a request for my GCMS notes under the Privacy Act. I'm sure my application will be approved before it even shows up :-X

i've just received mine, ordered them a couple of weeks ago when i didn't have any updates at all on my application. funny thing, since i applied i got medicals passed, requested documents and background checks changed also a couple of times..
but seeing your status you indeed might get your pr before getting the notes, but wouldn't be that bad would it be ?

 

[alxms10]

Hello everyone,

I just got my GCMS notes (151 pages) and would love to get your opinion. Here is some basic information:
AOR 16th of May
bg in progress since the end of May

Assessments
Eligibility: Recommend Passed
Security: not started
Criminality: in progress
Medical: Passed

Review type:
Support Service Agent APPLICATION:Exxxxx REGULATION:CEC I have reviewed this application based upon the documents submitted by the applicant and the information contained in the file and note the following. EXPRESS ENTRY - APPLICATION SENT FOR R10 REVIEW min Score:470 - ITA Score:498. PRINCIPAL APPLICANT APPLICATION PROMOTED: New UCI Created REVIEW NOTES FOR REPRESENTATIVE: NO Representation MEDICAL ATTACHED TO UCI: Yes RCMP Check Initiated CLIENT FEES: Paid PROOF OF EDUCATION PROVIDED: Yes LANGUAGES: Principal Applicant - English: IELTS - Received: Met Threshold and Verified Documents Set for Review: Client Information Education documents Funds, proof Police certificates


***AGENT REVIEW EDUCATION***EDUCATION DOCUMENTS ECA report verified on issuing agency website; foreign credential confirmed on ECA site. ECA Canadian Equivalency Summary reported by issuing agency as DIPLOMA AND BACHELOR'S DEGREE. Credential is consistent with level of education claimed by PA under EE Eligibility.


***AGENT REVIEW*** R10 POLICE CERTIFICATES R-10 OK Letter of explanation regarding UNITED STATES FBI police certificate on application. Refer to eDoc xxxxx. All other required police certificates on application; following PC's NRT CZECH REPUBLIC, AUSTRALIA, RCMP. Criminality Decision Pending until outstanding PC from United States FBI received. AGE Applicant's age reviewed and no change from ITA to e-APR.

REVIEW TYPE: Case Analyst APPLICATION: Exxxxxxxx REGULATION: 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. ____________________________ I have verified this application under Section 11.2 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and make the following determination. EXPRESS ENTRY: "Education"128 Client Highest Level of Education - Verified "Work Experience"040 - CRS Canadian Work Duration - Verified "Adaptability"094 - Client Age - Verified "Language" 136 - First Official Language - Verified "Skill Transferability" 050 - Education - Verified 050 - Foreign Work Experience - Verified Total Evaluated CRS: 498 MIN CRS REQUIRED: 470 ***Requirements of A11.2: APPEARS TO MEET***_____________________________ FOSS/GCMS:-No adverse info. All applicants do not hold valid status in Canada _____________
CIVIL STATUS: PA (U. Klara) - Single - Copy of passport: On File __________
MEC/R87.1: QUALIFYING PERIOD (QP): from 16MAY2013 to 15MAY2016 - Authorized NOC 0,A,B work experience within QP: 08JUL2012 to 07JUL2013 AND 28APR2014 TO 27APR2015 - Category of work permit: PGWP - Post-secondary studies in Canada: None WORK EXPERIENCE 1: - WORK PERIOD:AUG2012 to JUN2013(full time) - WORK TITLE/NOC: Shift Supervisor (NOC 6310) - EMPLOYER: Starbucks - LOE DATE: 28MAR2016 - LOE: confirms dates of employment, position title, salary of XXX per hour APPLICABLE POSITIVE CONDITIONS: - Web-based search conducted - Employer information verified **Lead Statement and Main Duties appear to be met** Additional Notes: www.starbucks.ca ___________________WORK EXPERIENCE 2: WORK PERIOD:MAY2014 to APR2015 (full time) - WORK TITLE/NOC: Shift Supervisor (NOC:6310) - EMPLOYER: Starbucks - LOE DATE: 28MAR2016 - LOE: confirms dates of employment, position title, salary of xxxx per hour APPLICABLE POSITIVE CONDITIONS: - web-based search conducted - Employer information verified**Lead Statement and Main Duties appear to be met**Additional Notes: - starbucks.ca ***MEC/R87.1: Appears MET***_______________________
CRIMINALITY: PA: - RCMP Screening: No reportable trace _______________
MEDICALS: - Valid Results in GCMS for ALL APPLICANTS ________________
RECOMMEDATION: Appears to meet A11.2&R87.1 requirements Additional Notes: - PA have representative - PA answer :"YES" to VR in statutory questions

Thank you for your feedback Smiley

Dear all

I have a very similar situation to melbourne in that I provided a letter of explanation explaining that I cannot provide a police certificate from my home country due to the current ongoing unrest. They acknowledged that they received it in my GCMS notes (see image below) but it says that decision is pending till they receive this letter.

I'll try contact my visa office but if they don't answer how can I explain that I can't provide the police certificate?

Guys: what is usually a deadline to provide the police certificate considering that I didn't receive any correspondence asking to provide my second police certificate despite my LoE?

melbourne : did you have to provide a police certificate? What did you have in your LoE?

 

[popolipo]

trying to go through all the pages in the thread to find my answer but it's taking too long.. sorry if it's been answered before but any idea what's "s.19(1)" in the right top corner is ?
thanks for your help

 

[andremarques19751]

trying to go through all the pages in the thread to find my answer but it's taking too long.. sorry if it's been answered before but any idea what's "s.19(1)" in the right top corner is ?
thanks for your help

http://www.oic-ci.gc.ca/eng/inv_inv-gui-ati_gui-inv-ati_section_19.aspx

 

[Que Em]

trying to go through all the pages in the thread to find my answer but it's taking too long.. sorry if it's been answered before but any idea what's "s.19(1)" in the right top corner is ?
thanks for your help

The presence of this section means the personal information of a dependent (partner etc) is not disclosed because of the privacy laws (a consent from that person was not included in the ATIP request, hence his/her personal information is redacted).

 

[Freedom2016]

The presence of this section means the personal information of a dependent (partner etc) is not disclosed because of the privacy laws (a consent from that person was not included in the ATIP request, hence his/her personal information is redacted).

What does the presence of s.16(1)(c) mean? I know all the law enforcement blah blah.
But, what does it really really mean? What are they investigating?

I noticed applicants with s.16(1)(c) usually have long processing delays!
Mine is written on the page of organizations & entities.

 

[vensak]

What does the presence of s.16(1)(c) mean? I know all the law enforcement blah blah.
But, what does it really really mean? What are they investigating?

I noticed applicants with s.16(1)(c) usually have long processing delays!
Mine is written on the page of organizations & entities.

Not necessarily.
If you have it in the Association section, then they are using 3rd parties to check your work experience or if you belong to any groups (political or such)
That is kind of standard to do these checks (actually it is partly for A11.2checks and partly for security).
Nothing to worry about, they just do not want to disclose those 3rd parties

if however it is in some other sections (like analyst comments on last pages), it might be that there are currently some doubts there.

 

[Freedom2016]

Not necessarily.
If you have it in the Association section, then they are using 3rd parties to check your work experience or if you belong to any groups (political or such)
That is kind of standard to do these checks (actually it is partly for A11.2checks and partly for security).
Nothing to worry about, they just do not want to disclose those 3rd parties

if however it is in some other sections (like analyst comments on last pages), it might be that there are currently some doubts there.

Phew!!
It's on associations, organizations etc page.


I can wait with less worry now!

how is it part of A11.2 checks? Since A11.2 is already done by case analyst.

Thank you.

 

[popolipo]

http://www.oic-ci.gc.ca/eng/inv_inv-gui-ati_gui-inv-ati_section_19.aspx

thanks ! +1