I registered my canadian number on skype when I was in Canada, so I just call ircc direct line on skype and it goes through.
CEC Outland Applicant
- Thread starter JumpStartMe
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Anyone else noticed Ghost Update on their profile today ?
Nothing changed on the profile though. But noticed Appication profile/updated.
Nothing changed on the profile though. But noticed Appication profile/updated.
Eyyyyy! Good news
I am desperately waiting for a ghost update but haven't had any luck. Is this your second GU?
Hi @JumpStartMe . More like a third one. As the second one was that of my ReMedicals being passed. I think I should order for GCMS Notes or try to call up from Outland. ?
You should definitely try calling them to have a better understanding of the progress.
Hello CEC Outlanders. Has anyone tried applying for GCMS Notes.? If yes.. whihc service did you guys opt for ? Or are you taking any help of any citizen/PR friend in Canada to put in a ATIP request.
Or is it better to first raise a webform. ?
Or is it better to first raise a webform. ?
Waiting since Since December for gcms notes ? You should have got your notes by Jan or Feb already.
Yup but apparently there was a delay for notes requested in 2020
I ordered mine through GETGCMS. I chose the CBSA ones. I had ordered them on Feb 9 and I ended up with them on March 24th. They sent me an email after 30 days that they had extended another 60 days, but Thankfully it was just a couple weeks after the 30 days.
caipsnotes
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Raise a web form first and many a times that can be good enough.
It you do decide on Gcms Notes then it's almost as good as coin toss whether you will receive your GCMS file in 30 days or if it's going to take far longer (Some/one GCMS provider has disproportionately been receiving 90 day extensions, so beware from where you request).
The unfortunate part is that IRCC has categorized 3rd party GCMS providers into tiers when it comes to extensions.
As a result some 3rd parties will fairly consistently receive 90 days extensions when you get gcms while others receive 60 day extensions if and when extensions are taken
These actions of IRCC were revealed in response to an ATIP request and are an undisputed fact.
CBSA on other hand has a better track; review this detailed comparison for requesting Gcms Notes from IRCC vs CBSA https://bit.ly/34nuJPu
legalfalcon
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- Sep 21, 2015
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- 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
Before you request GCMS notes, use the options available to you.
Webform: See https://bit.ly/39VkEMq
Call IRCC call centre and specifically ask for your eligibility, criminality and security.
This will give you a good idea on where your application currently is. Based on this, if your eligibility has started, you can consider requesting GCMS notes.
To read on GCMS notes, see https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/all-about-gcms-how-to-order-read-general-questions-answered.482200/
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When to order GCMS notes?
The GCMS refer to the programmed called Global Case Management System (GCMS) used by IRCC that holds the entire processing record of your application, including the the notes pertaining to eligibility by an officer evaluating your file.
All applications go through the following stages:
R10
Medicals
Criminality
Eligibility
Security
R10 or the completeness check is the first stage of the processing, wherein it is verified that your application is complete and all documents are submitted. Filing a complete application is the responsibility of the application, and if a document is missing, a reason and an exemption request should be filed.
If an application is incomplete, it will be rejected. R10 usually happens within 30-45 days of filing your application, around the time when medicals are passed. The exact date will be available in your GCMS notes.
There is no point requesting GCMS notes at this stage, since if your application is incomplete, it will be rejected anyway, and for the medicals, the MyCIC account does inform you of when your meds are passed.
GCMS notes become important only for the eligibility stage, which does not start until 3-4 months. Eligibility takes place in 2 stages. First a case assistant or an analyst will review and make a recommendation. This is then reviewed by an officer who makes the final decision on the eligibility. Since each document you submitted has to be reviewed twice, this is the most time consuming stage.
Only for this stage are the GCMS notes relevant.
While GCMS is a great tool, use it sparingly and only after 3-4 months have expired.
To read on stages, see https://bit.ly/3rYRYbT
Security: https://bit.ly/3apWglN
PNP: https://bit.ly/3sRhC3r
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Hi @legalfalcon I am an outland applicant currently residing in India, I have a valid closed work permit from my company and my company has requested me to go back to Canada for my work. Am I allowed to travel on closed work permit {still valid} while am awaiting for my COPR ?. My application details can be seen in signature
Thanks a lot for this insight @caipsnotes . I will raise a webform first asking for info. How much time in general is a webform requesting for application status is replied ?