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Does ordering GCMS notes delay the PR process?

tdcec

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Does ordering GCMS notes delay the PR process? Seniors, please advise? Thank you
 

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tdcec said:
Does ordering GCMS notes delay the PR process? Seniors, please advise? Thank you
I don't really think so. Why would you think it'll delay the PR process?
 

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tdcec said:
Does ordering GCMS notes delay the PR process?
No, not if you request the notes in the electronic file. Yes, definitely, if you request the physical file.
 

ZingyDNA

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jes_ON said:
No, not if you request the notes in the electronic file. Yes, definitely, if you request the physical file.
Oh I see, so if you require the physical file, they'll have to stop processing and send you the file?
 

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ZingyDNA said:
Oh I see, so if you require the physical file, they'll have to stop processing and send you the file?
They don't send you the file, they would make arrangements for you to come and look at it. It would definitely pull it out of the queue, don't know for how long... needless to say, when people here talk about requesting their GCMS notes, they're referring to the electronic notes...
 

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jes_ON said:
They don't send you the file, they would make arrangements for you to come and look at it. It would definitely pull it out of the queue, don't know for how long... needless to say, when people here talk about requesting their GCMS notes, they're referring to the electronic notes...
Yep, I got an option for paper file when I ordered my GCMS notes on that webpage. Good thing I didn't choose that as I thought it was totally unnecessary!
 

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Here is a snapshot. It is the correct combination of answers to 2 slippery questions on the AIP link. Comments are welcome.



Please be careful when you answer those questions. Below are the actual questions and options the system asks you to select from as answers.

Which type of records do you wish to request?
Option1: Case Files
Option2: Corporate Records

What type of information would you like to request?
Option1: Notes in Electronic File
Option2: Physical File