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sfaizi

Star Member
Apr 20, 2015
93
3
Hi All

I received my GCMS notes, stating

Eligibility : Passed
Security :
HIRV :
Criminality :
Passed
Org Crime :
Medicals :
Passed
Misrepresentation :
Other reqs:
Final :


My status on my profile is as follows,

Application status : We are processing your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you.
Review of eligibility : We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
Medical : Passed
Review of additional documents : We need more documents to continue processing your application. We will send you a message with more details.
Interview: You do not need an interview. We will let you know if this changes.
Biometrics : We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.
Background check : We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.
Final decision : Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

I was asked for certain additional documents in August 2017, which I submitted in August 2017 (before the date required). These included details of my old passports, copy of letter of UK visa refusal (I was refused a visit visa to UK in Jan 2017 - I had clearly stated this in my application) and whether I had ever applied for a US visa (which I never have). I never received any further requests for additional documents after this.

Also important to note is that I had informed Canadian Immigration that I was expecting a new addition to the family by November 2017. My baby arrived this month and I am processing her paperwork (birth certificates, ID card, passport and visa as I reside in Dubai and need a residence visa here).

My AOR is 28-Feb-2018 and I am worried that my application is stuck. I understand that even if I do get an approval, I shall have to land before my medical expires (which is in early March 2018).

Can someone please help me out by telling me what my status is and what seems to be the delay.
Hi,

Any update on your file?
I'm in the exact same scenario..

I submitted my new-born details and my medical status changed from "passed" to "under review"

Still waiting for more than a month now for an update.
 

sfaizi

Star Member
Apr 20, 2015
93
3
@legalfalcon

Appreciate if you can shed some light on my status:

PNP
AOR – 12 March 2017

Note:- My medical was “Passed” but now has been changed back to “Under review” upon addition of new born.

ADR was received twice since August-17

1st ADR 13 Oct 2017- updated IMM 8 and 5406 for self + spouse

2nd ADR 13 Nov 2017 - updated Schedule A Online for self

1. Application status
We are processing your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you.

2. Review of eligibility
We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.

3.Review of medical results
We are reviewing the results of your medical exam.

4. Review of additional documents
We do not need additional documents.

5. Interview
You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.

6. Biometrics
We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.

7. Background check
We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.

8. Final decision
Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,047
9,915
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
@legalfalcon

Appreciate if you can shed some light on my status:

PNP
AOR – 12 March 2017

Note:- My medical was “Passed” but now has been changed back to “Under review” upon addition of new born.

ADR was received twice since August-17

1st ADR 13 Oct 2017- updated IMM 8 and 5406 for self + spouse

2nd ADR 13 Nov 2017 - updated Schedule A Online for self

1. Application status
We are processing your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you.

2. Review of eligibility
We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.

3.Review of medical results
We are reviewing the results of your medical exam.

4. Review of additional documents
We do not need additional documents.

5. Interview
You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.

6. Biometrics
We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.

7. Background check
We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.

8. Final decision
Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

The medicals do change when a new family member is added as there is no separate section for the baby's medicals. You have crossed the 6 months mark, but since you added you child, that takes an additional 2-5 weeks. Have your ordered your GCMS notes and is your eligibility passed?

If your eligibility is passed, you are 90% through. The only remaining thing is the security, which is unpredictable.
 

ahmedwaly

Hero Member
Nov 19, 2016
389
141
The medicals do change when a new family member is added as there is no separate section for the baby's medicals. You have crossed the 6 months mark, but since you added you child, that takes an additional 2-5 weeks. Have your ordered your GCMS notes and is your eligibility passed?

If your eligibility is passed, you are 90% through. The only remaining thing is the security, which is unpredictable.

I have also question for you my status as follow

Eligibility passed
Medical passed and extended for year until nov 2018
Security blank s15(1) on many places
Criminality not started
Info sharing in progress Ready to be assessed. S13(1) show too
File location FCP pending review
On my cic background check is in process
Any hint and in which stage my application now
 

sfaizi

Star Member
Apr 20, 2015
93
3
The medicals do change when a new family member is added as there is no separate section for the baby's medicals. You have crossed the 6 months mark, but since you added you child, that takes an additional 2-5 weeks. Have your ordered your GCMS notes and is your eligibility passed?

If your eligibility is passed, you are 90% through. The only remaining thing is the security, which is unpredictable.
Thanks for your response!

Last week I went and got my new-born medical done as I was unsure when I will receive the request for newborn medical.

ADR received on 13 Oct noted that instructions will be given for medical but nothing was received in my CIC account.

I am going to order the notes now and will see the status.

I've sent in a CSE but no response as of yet.
 

sfaizi

Star Member
Apr 20, 2015
93
3
I have also question for you my status as follow

Eligibility passed
Medical passed and extended for year until nov 2018
Security blank s15(1) on many places
Criminality not started
Info sharing in progress Ready to be assessed. S13(1) show too
File location FCP pending review
On my cic background check is in process
Any hint and in which stage my application now
Were you informed that your medicals have been extended or was it noted in your notes?

Mine are due to expire on Feb 26 2018 and am not sure if I will be requested to do medicals again.
 

ahmedwaly

Hero Member
Nov 19, 2016
389
141
Were you informed that your medicals have been extended or was it noted in your notes?

Mine are due to expire on Feb 26 2018 and am not sure if I will be requested to do medicals again.
notes show it they never inform about that
 

doverraja

Star Member
Jul 9, 2017
170
22
Singapore
App. Filed.......
28-11-2017
Doc's Request.
12-12-2017
In the GCMS notes it only says "Passed," there is no further reference. However, if you are concerned about the medicals and the assessment made by IRCC, you can request GCMS (Medicals), which will have GCMS notes + the entire medical record and the assessment done by IRCC.
is there anything called GCMS (medical?
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,047
9,915
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
is there anything called GCMS (medical?
In the GCMS notes the medicals are not included, only their status is mentioned. To get the cord for the medicals, you will need GCMS (Medicals). Most applicants medicals will clear without any concerns, but those who have concerns, can request GCMS (Medicals) and see what it says.
 
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legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,047
9,915
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
I have also question for you my status as follow

Eligibility passed
Medical passed and extended for year until nov 2018
Security blank s15(1) on many places
Criminality not started
Info sharing in progress Ready to be assessed. S13(1) show too
File location FCP pending review
On my cic background check is in process
Any hint and in which stage my application now
If your eligibility is clear, as you claim, then the only thing pending is security.

All application go through the following stages:

R10
Criminality
Medicals
Eligibility
Security

To read more on each see
https://www.getgcms.com/blog/express-entry-application-processed/

To read on s15/16 under which information is retracted see https://www.getgcms.com/blog/s15-s16-top-right-gcms-denote/
 

boldon

Star Member
Jan 24, 2012
53
2
Category........
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
1111
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
8 June 2010
Doc's Request.
20 October 2010
AOR Received.
January 2011
IELTS Request
included in application
File Transfer...
not applicable
Med's Request
13 February 2014
Med's Done....
19 March 2014
Interview........
not required
Passport Req..
3 May 2014
VISA ISSUED...
2 June 2014 (yahoo!)
LANDED..........
mid October 2014
Legalfalcon - any chance you have some knowledge on interpreting gcms notes for h&c applications? It has been a year since we applied and we recently requested for gcms notes but there are not much notes in there except for data inputs

Is there anything we should be looking out for apart from the due dates?

Thanks in advance
 

aerchan

Hero Member
Jan 23, 2017
493
92
is there a difference between initial review and full review on gerneric reply email from cse at london visa office? please help
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,047
9,915
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
Legalfalcon - any chance you have some knowledge on interpreting gcms notes for h&c applications? It has been a year since we applied and we recently requested for gcms notes but there are not much notes in there except for data inputs

Is there anything we should be looking out for apart from the due dates?

Thanks in advance
Please provide a background on which the H&C petition was filed.
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,047
9,915
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
is there a difference between initial review and full review on gerneric reply email from cse at london visa office? please help
Please provide the text you are referring to and in what context.