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jaffaral

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Can you see 'security screening' mentioned anywhere on your GCMS notes?

Just checked my GCMS notes received on 23rd Jan

Under admissibility, the section of security is blank with S15(1) mentioned on the top right corner

Then one page has a general note saying 'Page 71 is withheld pursuant to section 15(1) of the access to information act'

Security for my wife is also blank. She is a British citizen, born and raised in England. I don't think they need SS for her
Our security is going on since Nov'18 [started together]
I can not find the word 'security screening' anywhere

I went through the below link from canadavisa.com where a guy was in security screening and could see the word 'security screening' mentioned on his notes under S15.
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/how-would-i-know-if-i-am-under-security-screening.531972/

Now I wen't through this link to get some info:

https://www.getgcms.com/blog/s15-s16-top-right-gcms-denote/
Where it says for S15(1) :

Information under this section is hidden when IRCC or a Canadian agency has requested information from a foreign government or agency. It could be anything from checking your record in a foreign country to verifying the information you have supplied in your application. Canadian Security Intelligence Service or IRCC may also request information on your criminality or association with any organization, if they suspect any. This could also be seen when an applicant may have worked for a foreign government. Most of the applicants who see this on the GCMS notes, need not worry, as this is a routine check and does not impact the application. It is not harmful, unless IRCC finds something seriously wrong or something is discovered which would make the applicant inadmissible.

Btw, when I called up CIC last month, the agent told me that there are no red flags and my security is on going. She also did not mention security screening anywhere.

I am assuming that my security is taking time because I have been to 8 countries in last 10 years, including US once and UK twice. My US and UK visas are still valid. As per the above point on getgcms.com, I believe IRCC has requested our info from the countries we have traveled to which is obviously a routine check, to see in case someone got involved in something suspicious.




Anyone with a similar situation here? The S15 and S16 thing?[/
Can you see 'security screening' mentioned anywhere on your GCMS notes?

Just checked my GCMS notes received on 23rd Jan

Under admissibility, the section of security is blank with S15(1) mentioned on the top right corner

Then one page has a general note saying 'Page 71 is withheld pursuant to section 15(1) of the access to information act'

Security for my wife is also blank. She is a British citizen, born and raised in England. I don't think they need SS for her
Our security is going on since Nov'18 [started together]
I can not find the word 'security screening' anywhere

I went through the below link from canadavisa.com where a guy was in security screening and could see the word 'security screening' mentioned on his notes under S15.
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/how-would-i-know-if-i-am-under-security-screening.531972/

Now I wen't through this link to get some info:

https://www.getgcms.com/blog/s15-s16-top-right-gcms-denote/
Where it says for S15(1) :

Information under this section is hidden when IRCC or a Canadian agency has requested information from a foreign government or agency. It could be anything from checking your record in a foreign country to verifying the information you have supplied in your application. Canadian Security Intelligence Service or IRCC may also request information on your criminality or association with any organization, if they suspect any. This could also be seen when an applicant may have worked for a foreign government. Most of the applicants who see this on the GCMS notes, need not worry, as this is a routine check and does not impact the application. It is not harmful, unless IRCC finds something seriously wrong or something is discovered which would make the applicant inadmissible.

Btw, when I called up CIC last month, the agent told me that there are no red flags and my security is on going. She also did not mention security screening anywhere.

I am assuming that my security is taking time because I have been to 8 countries in last 10 years, including US once and UK twice. My US and UK visas are still valid. As per the above point on getgcms.com, I believe IRCC has requested our info from the countries we have traveled to which is obviously a routine check, to see in case someone got involved in something suspicious.




Anyone with a similar situation here? The S15 and S16 thing?
previously SS used to be mentioned on gcms but anymore. Some time in 2018 they quit mentioning SS. U have a lot of travel history is something that has triggered SS

I would suggest order cbsa notes and they will give u better picture
 

Chipo21

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Jul 15, 2018
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26-08-2018
Hi, is anyone else still waiting for their application to move past the “Review of additional documents stage”?

Mine has been saying “We do not need additional documents.” for quite some time now.
Been in review since Oct last yet status is "We are reviewing additional documents provided. Anticipate notes in 2 weeks hoping for a change.
 

cadgijoe

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May 1, 2018
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App. Filed.......
03-08-2018
AOR Received.
03-08-2018
Med's Done....
23-07-2018
Passport Req..
18-03-2019
VISA ISSUED...
22-03-2019
LANDED..........
21-05-2019
previously SS used to be mentioned on gcms but anymore. Some time in 2018 they quit mentioning SS. U have a lot of travel history is something that has triggered SS

I would suggest order cbsa notes and they will give u better picture
Hi, I don't know the status of my security check, but let's say if my security check was already done, and I order CBSA Notes now, would the information provided therein stops at security check status or would it continue back at CIC like a normal GCMS Notes would?
 

ranjangaur4

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Dec 11, 2017
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Called CIC on 6th of Feb, on the 6 months mark. I was told that eligibility is met, criminality passed, security - not started. Hoping for a quick ppr.
 

vermas

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Jan 12, 2010
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App. Filed.......
eAPR/AOR 13-08-2018
My fellow Augustians. The monday early morning has started with PPR's. Myself and 2 other of my friends have received PPR's just now. With gods grace everyone is going to get it in few days.
Congratulations. At what time you got it? IST?
My AOR is 13 Aug so am very anxious.
 
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jaffaral

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Hi, I don't know the status of my security check, but let's say if my security check was already done, and I order CBSA Notes now, would the information provided therein stops at security check status or would it continue back at CIC like a normal GCMS Notes would?
Don’t know. I m waiting for my cbsa notes. Once arrive that’s when I can tell u how they look like
 

pgsreejesh

Newbie
Feb 11, 2019
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Hi congratulations!
Could you quote the mail ID, would help know what VO sent the mail
Its Ottawa. I am looking at my time line. I will send you guys. The time line.
My AOR was Aug 7
Aug 24 got request for biometrics
Bacground check started on Oct 12( actually i saw it on that day). Then no updates.
Feb 2 they asked my wife and kids re-medical.
Today morning got my PPR.

Funny thing my eligibility still says as under review.
Hopefully they will update it today atleast.