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I landed about 2 weeks ago... however, I just received an email from CIC with my previously requested GCMS notes. I would like to highlight the importance of requesting these notes early in your application process (I suggest within 5 months of submitting your file to CIC). I found a...

Please, do NOT be anxious about this particular CIC request. Police Certificates are standard practice. I lived the US for 6 years prior to my PR application (I moved to BC in 2009); CIC requested a FBI Clearance, however, they did not request a Police/RCMP clearance in my particular case...

This timeline could also be a two-edged sword! Since CIC occasionally requests medical examinations super early in the application process, numerous applicants may have to undergo a second medical exam due to the 1-year expiry limit. I much preferred the method CIC used with my application -...

I felt the same for such a long time! My application was received in February 2012!!!! I just landed last week. There were no real complicated issues with my application that may have caused such a delay. I tend to agree with you that the applications are almost completely random. It is a...

I applied under the PNP category and always used the following email address (it may be different for the Skilled Worker Category - fellow forum members should be able to shed some light on this): OttPilot-Immigration@cic.gc.ca They responded to 2 out of my 3 total emails within 3 days. 1 of...

In response to your question about informing the officer during your landing procedure, I can only speak from my personal research. I spoke with 3 immigration attorneys and they all concurred that I should respond in a clear manner. They all advised me to state that I was never convicted of a...

Please, do not worry! As far as the criminality checks (I assume your GCMS notes bear out that you have passed this stage) highlighting any non-criminal convictions is not correct - this check only reviews your background in regards to convictions that are deemed as 'criminal'. Unless you have...

Also, please keep in mind that the immigration officers simply want to process you and get you out of their building. If you answer "Yes" to a simple Motor Vehicle Act conviction and inundate them with paperwork, it may actually motivate them to push you out the door even faster. This is just...

If you read the question on your COPR, any subjective reasoning should be completely disregarded. It clearly reads: "Have you ever been convicted of a criminal or any other offense?" - This language is precise and without equivocation. I cannot advise you since I am not your legal counsel...

Good Evening fellow applicants! I wanted to give a brief update regarding my landing procedure. I went to the Tsawwassen border crossing (South Vancouver) - very small and low traffic rate. I staid in my vehicle and drove to the US border booth. The officer asked me 3 questions: What are...

Good Evening fellow applicants! I wanted to give a brief update regarding my landing procedure. I went to the Tsawwassen border crossing (South Vancouver) - very small and low traffic rate. I staid in my vehicle and drove to the US border booth. The officer asked me 3 questions: What are...

No, it will not. What it may actually accomplish, is to inadvertently delay your application. Asking unnecessary questions regarding your application will prompt your documents to be pulled out of their processing lineup. I would stay mum. What I would recommend you do is to request your...

You should look at your OVERALL timeline (which started in 7-2012). Considering this date, you may need to wait an additional 4 months (this would not be unreasonable based on their published processing timelines). I have learned that there is no set procedural practice when considering...

Hi Everyone! I landed yesterday without any problems. We are having a huge keg party tonight to celebrate. :D :D :D :D :D

Thanks for the info. What are some of the important items to bring along? I have made a list below (please advice if I should bring any additional items): 1) Passport 2) Drivers License 3) Current printout of online bank accounts that show balances (I have a certified bank later dated May 2013...

Oh OK. Thanks for the info. What are some of the important items to bring along? I have made a list below (please advice if I should bring any additional items): 1) Passport 2) Drivers License 3) Current printout of online bank accounts that show balances (I have a certified bank later dated...

How is it possible that CIC did NOT request my passport??? I don't understand this... is it a new procedure? They also did not request my bio-data!?! I am a German citizen with a German passport... is this possibly the reason (Germany is a Visa-exempt country).

Oh my god! No! I may have been unclear. The fee is a nominal $5.00 to obtain your GCMS notes - this is what I meant. By no means did I attach a $5 'tip'... believe me, if I were to try that route, that sum would be at least 500 times higher. lol.

Why do you say "lucky one..."? Did you have a much different experience?

I wanted to mention a very curious occurrence! I recall some forum members suggesting that I apply for my GCMS notes since they believe that requesting them may push their applications forward in the process. I ordered my notes on August 12, and received my approval notice on August 20...