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zagcollins

Champion Member
Sep 9, 2017
1,306
755
Category........
FSW
My aor is 3 may and BG still says your application is in progress.MEP was on 10may, Till now no updates
nothing to worry about really considering you are barely 9 weeks in. However, if you feel like you want to know what's happening with your application, apply for gcms notes. You'll get it in the next 30 days.
 

Stella035

Star Member
May 21, 2018
54
6
Hi!!!! Please can u interpret this;
Eligibility: wer reviewing whether you meet the eligibility criteria
Medicals: passed
Additional documents: we do not need
Finger prints: we do not need
Background checks: we are processing, we would let you know ....
Final decision: in progress......
It's been like this for months!
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,040
9,897
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
Hi!!!! Please can u interpret this;
Eligibility: wer reviewing whether you meet the eligibility criteria
Medicals: passed
Additional documents: we do not need
Finger prints: we do not need
Background checks: we are processing, we would let you know ....
Final decision: in progress......
It's been like this for months!
This does not state anything. Instead consider requesting GCMS notes, they will tell you the stage your application is at.

The MyCIC status will remain as is until you get the PPR.

See
https://www.getgcms.com/blog/gcms-notes-look-like-order/
 

aliabbashusain

Star Member
Sep 28, 2016
157
23
Hello @legalfalcon

I received another set of GCMS earlier today and there has been no activity on my account since March where the last comment by the analyst was a review on my R75 minimum requirement. The GCMS received today is exactly the same as the one I applied in April which means they're just sitting on the application since March...

Any suggestions? My AOR is 7th Feb..thanks

Below is the comment that was last updated in March and it has been the same since then

RECOMMENDATION: Review required SUMMARY NOTES: UNABLE TO VERIFY PA HAS ON YEAR OF WORK EXPERIENCE IN DECLARED PRIMARY NOC BASED ON DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED A11.2: Appears Met R75: FSW MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Review Required R76: SELECTION CRITERIA - FSW POINTS/Funds: Appears Met FSW points total: 77 Ready to Finalise RPRF: Complete
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Comprehensive Raking System(CRS) Score at invitation to apply (ITA) 446 CRS points minimum score for round: 439 CRS score at application(APR) 441 I have reviewed the following CRS points: PA gained points as MARRIED at ITA and APR PA gained points for 3+ year(s) Foreign work experience with XXXXX(company 1-UK) & XXXXX(company 1-India) & XXXXX(company 3-India)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

INTEGRATED SEARCH (FOSS/GCMS): No trace for all other than present application
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


FAMILY COMPOSITION: MARRIED since 2011, marriage certificate is on file; Spouse is ACOMPANYING No indication of previous marriage/cl partners 1 child accompanying; Birth certificate reviewed: PA and Spouse listed as parents NOTE: SP'S NAME DOES NOT APPEAR ON MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE OR CHILD'S BIRTH CERT - AFFIDAVIT RE LEGAL CHANGE OF NAME EDOC, MEDICALS: All valid for 6 months or more, PASSPORTS: All valid for 6 months or more


EXPERIENCE: Lock in date: 2018-02-07 Primary Occupation: NOC 1112 Financial and Investment Analysts EDUCATION CREDENTIAL(S) PROVIDED: Master's Degree: Business Administration from Uni of Wales 2011; Bachelor's Degree: Management Studies from uni of Mumbai 2005 2011-03 to 2012-05 - Sr Operations Manager(NOC 1215) at XXXX(company 1-UK) – Letter dated 15-06-05 appears to confirm employment in declared occupation throughout the specified period, and provides a job description which is consistent with the lead statement and main duties as set out in the declared NOC category. – Letter confirms full time employment;

CRS Foreign work experience: 1 year and 4 months. 2013-09 to 2016-04 – Analyst (NOC 1112) – at XXXX(company 2 – India) *REVIEW REQUIRED* - Web based search confirms employer information NOTE: LOE CONFIRMS DECLARED WORK PERIOD AND JOB TITLE, JOB DUTIES NOT PROVIDED. PA HAS PROVIDED A SELF DECLARATION STATING JOB DUTIES CONSISTENT WITH DECLARED NOC HOWEVER UNABLE TO CONFIRM BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED FROM COMPANY; PA DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE EDUCATION CREDENTIALS CONSISTENT WITH FINANCIAL DUTIES - Letter confirms full time employment; - Documented income provided: Pay Stubs from 2013-2016

2016-07 to 2017-12 – Manager – Group license administration (NOC 1122) at XXXX(Company 3 – India) Web based search confirms employer information – Letter dated 17-12-12 appears to confirm employment in declared occupation throughout the specified period and provides a job description which is consistent with the lead statement and main duties as set out in the declared NOC category. NOTE: ADJUSTED END DATE OF WORK PERIOD FROM DECLARED 2018-02 TO DATE OF LOE: 2017-12 – Letter confirms full time employment; - Documented Income provided: Pay Stubs from 2016-2017 CRS Foreign work experience 1 year and 6 months. FSW work: 0 year(s) 0 months(s) of 1 year(s) – REVIEW REQUIRED CRS Foreign Work: 3+ year(s)

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WORK EXPERIENCE: 4-5 years, 13 FSW Points

ADAPTABILITY: 5 fsw Points spouse has language proficiency

SETTLEMENT FUNDS: Appears to meet approx. $$$ as per bank statement, family of 3 requires $19093
 

sophiezzz

Star Member
Sep 22, 2017
63
27
App. Filed.......
19-12-2017
Doc's Request.
25-05-2018
AOR Received.
08-02-2018
Med's Request
14-02-2019
Med's Done....
05-03-2019
@legalfalcon

Thanks for the kind post, it really helps. I am inland paperbase pnp, and received my notes recently. Can you please take a look at it?

AOR: Feb 8, 2018
Assessments
Eligibility: Passed
Security: Not Started
HIRV:
Criminality: Passed
Org Crime:
Medical: Not Started
Misrepresentation:
Info Sharing: Complete
Other Reqs:
Final:

Comments: I have reviewed this application based upon the documents submitted by the applicant and the information contained in the file and note the following. ACTION ITEMS: - Principal Applicant: ****Completed schedule A: Requested.**** PH - **** TO **** 2013 - Spouse/CL: ****Completed schedule A: Requested. FOSS/GCMS check: - PA: No adverse info. Principal applicant currently holds valid status in Canada. RPRF: Paid. CIVIL STATUS: - PA common law - COMMON LAW is accompanying - Statutory declaration of CL is on file - Proof of co-habitation is on file. - PA Copy of passport on File: Yes. - PA Completed schedule A: Requested. - Spouse/CL Copy of passport on File: Yes. - Spouse/CL Completed schedule A: Requested. WORK EXPERIENCE: - Province of Nomination: Alberta. - Province matches current residence: Yes. - Nomination validity: Original. - Case Type: Economic Case. Schedule 4 on file: Yes. - Appears to meet eligibility decision. MEDICALS: PA: - Current medical status: Not started.CRIMINALITY: PA: - RCMP Screening: No reportable trace. - Police Certificates: -China: No reportable trace.Criminality decision taken. FILE HELD AT BF-first Request

I have resubmitted schedule a as required. Seems like lots of Feb AOR applicants got their MR already, but I have no updates yet, so I am really worried.

Thank you so much for your time!!!
 
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legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,040
9,897
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
Hello @legalfalcon

I received another set of GCMS earlier today and there has been no activity on my account since March where the last comment by the analyst was a review on my R75 minimum requirement. The GCMS received today is exactly the same as the one I applied in April which means they're just sitting on the application since March...

Any suggestions? My AOR is 7th Feb..thanks

Below is the comment that was last updated in March and it has been the same since then

RECOMMENDATION: Review required SUMMARY NOTES: UNABLE TO VERIFY PA HAS ON YEAR OF WORK EXPERIENCE IN DECLARED PRIMARY NOC BASED ON DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED A11.2: Appears Met R75: FSW MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Review Required R76: SELECTION CRITERIA - FSW POINTS/Funds: Appears Met FSW points total: 77 Ready to Finalise RPRF: Complete
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Comprehensive Raking System(CRS) Score at invitation to apply (ITA) 446 CRS points minimum score for round: 439 CRS score at application(APR) 441 I have reviewed the following CRS points: PA gained points as MARRIED at ITA and APR PA gained points for 3+ year(s) Foreign work experience with XXXXX(company 1-UK) & XXXXX(company 1-India) & XXXXX(company 3-India)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

INTEGRATED SEARCH (FOSS/GCMS): No trace for all other than present application
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


FAMILY COMPOSITION: MARRIED since 2011, marriage certificate is on file; Spouse is ACOMPANYING No indication of previous marriage/cl partners 1 child accompanying; Birth certificate reviewed: PA and Spouse listed as parents NOTE: SP'S NAME DOES NOT APPEAR ON MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE OR CHILD'S BIRTH CERT - AFFIDAVIT RE LEGAL CHANGE OF NAME EDOC, MEDICALS: All valid for 6 months or more, PASSPORTS: All valid for 6 months or more


EXPERIENCE: Lock in date: 2018-02-07 Primary Occupation: NOC 1112 Financial and Investment Analysts EDUCATION CREDENTIAL(S) PROVIDED: Master's Degree: Business Administration from Uni of Wales 2011; Bachelor's Degree: Management Studies from uni of Mumbai 2005 2011-03 to 2012-05 - Sr Operations Manager(NOC 1215) at XXXX(company 1-UK) – Letter dated 15-06-05 appears to confirm employment in declared occupation throughout the specified period, and provides a job description which is consistent with the lead statement and main duties as set out in the declared NOC category. – Letter confirms full time employment;

CRS Foreign work experience: 1 year and 4 months. 2013-09 to 2016-04 – Analyst (NOC 1112) – at XXXX(company 2 – India) *REVIEW REQUIRED* - Web based search confirms employer information NOTE: LOE CONFIRMS DECLARED WORK PERIOD AND JOB TITLE, JOB DUTIES NOT PROVIDED. PA HAS PROVIDED A SELF DECLARATION STATING JOB DUTIES CONSISTENT WITH DECLARED NOC HOWEVER UNABLE TO CONFIRM BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED FROM COMPANY; PA DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE EDUCATION CREDENTIALS CONSISTENT WITH FINANCIAL DUTIES - Letter confirms full time employment; - Documented income provided: Pay Stubs from 2013-2016

2016-07 to 2017-12 – Manager – Group license administration (NOC 1122) at XXXX(Company 3 – India) Web based search confirms employer information – Letter dated 17-12-12 appears to confirm employment in declared occupation throughout the specified period and provides a job description which is consistent with the lead statement and main duties as set out in the declared NOC category. NOTE: ADJUSTED END DATE OF WORK PERIOD FROM DECLARED 2018-02 TO DATE OF LOE: 2017-12 – Letter confirms full time employment; - Documented Income provided: Pay Stubs from 2016-2017 CRS Foreign work experience 1 year and 6 months. FSW work: 0 year(s) 0 months(s) of 1 year(s) – REVIEW REQUIRED CRS Foreign Work: 3+ year(s)

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WORK EXPERIENCE: 4-5 years, 13 FSW Points

ADAPTABILITY: 5 fsw Points spouse has language proficiency

SETTLEMENT FUNDS: Appears to meet approx. $$$ as per bank statement, family of 3 requires $19093
The only concerns is about our one year of continuous work experience. Until this is reviewed, your file will not move ahead. Since I am not privy to your application, can't comment more.
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,040
9,897
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

Thanks for the kind post, it really helps. I am inland paperbase pnp, and received my notes recently. Can you please take a look at it?

AOR: Feb 8, 2018
Assessments
Eligibility: Passed
Security: Not Started
HIRV:
Criminality: Passed
Org Crime:
Medical: Not Started
Misrepresentation:
Info Sharing: Complete
Other Reqs:
Final:

Comments: I have reviewed this application based upon the documents submitted by the applicant and the information contained in the file and note the following. ACTION ITEMS: - Principal Applicant: ****Completed schedule A: Requested.**** PH - **** TO **** 2013 - Spouse/CL: ****Completed schedule A: Requested. FOSS/GCMS check: - PA: No adverse info. Principal applicant currently holds valid status in Canada. RPRF: Paid. CIVIL STATUS: - PA common law - COMMON LAW is accompanying - Statutory declaration of CL is on file - Proof of co-habitation is on file. - PA Copy of passport on File: Yes. - PA Completed schedule A: Requested. - Spouse/CL Copy of passport on File: Yes. - Spouse/CL Completed schedule A: Requested. WORK EXPERIENCE: - Province of Nomination: Alberta. - Province matches current residence: Yes. - Nomination validity: Original. - Case Type: Economic Case. Schedule 4 on file: Yes. - Appears to meet eligibility decision. MEDICALS: PA: - Current medical status: Not started.CRIMINALITY: PA: - RCMP Screening: No reportable trace. - Police Certificates: -China: No reportable trace.Criminality decision taken. FILE HELD AT BF-first Request

I have resubmitted schedule a as required. Seems like lots of Feb AOR applicants got their MR already, but I have no updates yet, so I am really worried.

Thank you so much for your time!!!
No need to worry, its just a matter of time.
 

aliabbashusain

Star Member
Sep 28, 2016
157
23
The only concerns is about our one year of continuous work experience. Until this is reviewed, your file will not move ahead. Since I am not privy to your application, can't comment more.
Thanks for the reply @legalfalcon ....I have explained this in my LOE that my employer is not ready to issue a detailed duty letter and therefore I have provided a self attested duty letter. Even if they remove this experience I have enough points and experience to qualify for the program as I have experience in 3 different NOCs including this one and stand at 77 points. The only problem is that I had to put something in the primary NOC and therefore I put the experience of the organisation in question as the primary one. If they can remove it then I'm ok with that as well provided they entertain any such request at this stage. Please advice.

I can email you my notes and you can have a look and advice...really need an expert advice here...thanks once again
 

chahalsandy

Full Member
Oct 27, 2017
25
12
@legalfalcon can u please look at this.

AOR: Sep 2017
Assessments
Eligibility: Passed
Security:
HIRV:
Criminality: Passed
Org Crime:
Medical: Passed
Misrepresentation:
Info Sharing: Complete
Other Reqs:
Final:

301 days since Aor. I am FSW-O applicant.

How do I know if I am really in security screening?
Do you have any idea why and where my file might be stuck and what are the chances of rejection at this stage?

Many Thanks
 

chahalsandy

Full Member
Oct 27, 2017
25
12
@legalfalcon can u please look at this.

AOR: Sep 2017
Assessments
Eligibility: Passed
Security:
HIRV:
Criminality: Passed
Org Crime:
Medical: Passed
Misrepresentation:
Info Sharing: Complete
Other Reqs:
Final:

301 days since Aor. I am FSW-O applicant.

How do I know if I am really in security screening?
Do you have any idea why and where my file might be stuck and what are the chances of rejection at this stage?

Many Thanks
Also please note that These assessments have been the same since January 2018.
 

aliabbashusain

Star Member
Sep 28, 2016
157
23
Thanks for the reply @legalfalcon ....I have explained this in my LOE that my employer is not ready to issue a detailed duty letter and therefore I have provided a self attested duty letter. Even if they remove this experience I have enough points and experience to qualify for the program as I have experience in 3 different NOCs including this one and stand at 77 points. The only problem is that I had to put something in the primary NOC and therefore I put the experience of the organisation in question as the primary one. If they can remove it then I'm ok with that as well provided they entertain any such request at this stage. Please advice.

I can email you my notes and you can have a look and advice...really need an expert advice here...thanks once again
Hi @legalfalcon I have written to them today as my organisation is not ready to issue a duty letter as per my need and this has already been mentioned in the LOE.

Can the primary NOC be changed at this stage as I have 3 different NOCs and the reason I put the org in question in primary because I had to put something there.

Please advise. Also, is there a way I can show you my GCMS notes?