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nomad777

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Jan 29, 2016
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Thank You Legal,

I raised CSE 2 weeks ago and I got the following reply. Could you please tell me what does it mean ???

UN MESSAGE EN FRANÇAIS SUIVRA.

Good day,

Thank you for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

IRCC is always striving to improve our customer service. Rest assured that our priority is to answer your needs.

If your enquiry has yet to be answered via other channels such as our phone agents, paid representatives,community centres, etc., please write back to us using the IRCC Web form.

We would also like to suggest the following online services that might be helpful to you with any immigration, refugee and/or citizenship future requests:

· Download application forms and guides

· Change of address

· Check your application status

· Help Centre

We thank you for your understanding and patience as we seek to provide existing and future Canadians with the best client service.

Sincerely,
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
www.cic.gc.ca

Note: The information provided may change without notice. If there is conflicting information between the text in the email and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Citizenship Act or their regulations, the Act and/or Regulations prevail. This email was sent to you in the language of your choice. The information on the IRCC website is available in both official languages. The masculine form may have been used for convenience; it refers to both men and women.
I also got that today after raising CSE 2.5 weeks ago cause my application exceeded 6 months.
 
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cavemen

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Feb 22, 2016
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Hi legalfalcon

first of all thank you for helping all of us here .. It really helps reading your replies to our queries .
Like everyone here I too am trying to decode my GCMS notes. I have still not received my RFV letter but it looks like my application is yet to be approved .

My Notes read as following :

NOTES

NOTES: 1
Created Date:
Created By:
Updated Date: (same as created date)
Updated By:
Restricted: No
Label: General
Office: CPC- Ottawa
Text. ***ADMISSIBILITY***

NOTES: 2
Created Date:
Created By:
Updated Date: (same as created date)
Updated By:
Restricted: No
Label: EE Eligibility
Office: CPC- Ottawa
Text:
***OFFICER REVIEW*** GCMS/ FOSS . No FOSS info FAMILY CONPOSITION . PA Married. No dependent children declared. Identity established via provided documents. Documents reviewed PRIMARY OCCUPATION . NOC XXX SETTLEMENT FUNDS. Satisfied A11.2 & SELECTION: Passed R75 (2) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Satisfied R76(1) SELECTION CRITERIA POINTS: Satisfied ADMISSIBILITY. Criminality X2: No concerns . Police certificates for PA and Spouse: NRT. Meds X2 valid for more than six months, Passport X2 valid for more than six months.



My ASSESMENT on 2nd Page (has s15(1) on top right corner) reads as :

ASSESMENTS
Eligibility: Passed
Security : Blank
HIRV: Blank
Org Crime: Blank
Medical: Passed
Misrepresentation: Blank
Other Reqs: Blank
Final: Blank


Also in the GCMS notes there is a section GROUPS which reads as following

GROUPS
GROUPS:1
Created Date:
Created By:
Updated Date:
Updated By: Different code to Created Date
Primary: no
Group:
Name:
Type: PR - Other
Other Type Description : Blank
Status: Closed
Create Office: CPC Ottawa

Groups2
Created Date: ( This is the latest grp created after Group 1)
Created By:
Updated Date : Same as Created
Primary: No
Group:
Name:
Type : PR - Temporary Processing
Other Type Description: Blank
Status: In Progress
Created Office: CPC - Ottawa


It would be really helpful if you can help me understand all of this .

Cheers
 
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shah1989

Star Member
Oct 22, 2016
88
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I FSW outland, AOR December 2016. I want to ask questions regarding secondary offices in my GCMS notes.

My primary office is CPC ottawa. On page 2 and 3 of notes where Secondary offices are mentioned, I have four secondary offices mentioned in my notes and the updated dates used under these offices are quite weird and does not pertain to my application. Is it an issue or mistake for which I should raise CSE?

SECONDARY OFFICE(S): 1
Created Date: 2007/12/08 13:32:47
Created by : SADMIN
Updated date: 2010/05/21 20:47:26
Updated by: SADMIN
RC CODE: 6023
Office Name: London


SECONDARY OFFICE(S): 2
Created Date: 2010/05/21 18:28:28
Created by : SADMIN
Updated date: 2010/06/15 14:34:14
Updated by: SADMIN
RC CODE: 6262
Office Name: Centralized Intake Office

SECONDARY OFFICE(S): 3
Created Date: 2010/05/21 18:28:28
Created by : SADMIN
Updated date: 2014/06/14 07:14:02
Updated by: CONV_ADMIN
RC CODE: 9245
Office Name: OSC - Operation Support Centre

SECONDARY OFFICE(S): 4
Created Date: 2010/05/21 18:28:28
Created by : SADMIN
Updated date: 2010/05/26 08:14:42
Updated by: C8296
RC CODE: 9518
Office Name: CPC Vegreville
 

Aali005

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May 5, 2017
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I FSW outland, AOR December 2016. I want to ask questions regarding secondary offices in my GCMS notes.

My primary office is CPC ottawa. On page 2 and 3 of notes where Secondary offices are mentioned, I have four secondary offices mentioned in my notes and the updated dates used under these offices are quite weird and does not pertain to my application. Is it an issue or mistake for which I should raise CSE?

SECONDARY OFFICE(S): 1
Created Date: 2007/12/08 13:32:47
Created by : SADMIN
Updated date: 2010/05/21 20:47:26
Updated by: SADMIN
RC CODE: 6023
Office Name: London


SECONDARY OFFICE(S): 2
Created Date: 2010/05/21 18:28:28
Created by : SADMIN
Updated date: 2010/06/15 14:34:14
Updated by: SADMIN
RC CODE: 6262
Office Name: Centralized Intake Office

SECONDARY OFFICE(S): 3
Created Date: 2010/05/21 18:28:28
Created by : SADMIN
Updated date: 2014/06/14 07:14:02
Updated by: CONV_ADMIN
RC CODE: 9245
Office Name: OSC - Operation Support Centre

SECONDARY OFFICE(S): 4
Created Date: 2010/05/21 18:28:28
Created by : SADMIN
Updated date: 2010/05/26 08:14:42
Updated by: C8296
RC CODE: 9518
Office Name: CPC Vegreville
I had exact same secondary offices but I had one of them have Ottawa office but not London office... but I never thought of that... check created date.. weried!!!
 

Guy293

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Jan 8, 2017
179
4
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
AOR Received.
20-04-2017
alright, I've had it, nothing has changed since my AOR except Meds, ordering GCSM tomorrow!
 

InspiredC

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Mar 24, 2017
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@legalfalcon

There is a section in my GCMS notes under associations that are blanked out. It is under Örganizations and entities"'. Could you maybe help me to understand what this means? What is normally included under this section and why do you think is this blank?

Thanks in advance!
 

legalfalcon

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Sep 21, 2015
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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

There is a section in my GCMS notes under associations that are blanked out. It is under Örganizations and entities"'. Could you maybe help me to understand what this means? What is normally included under this section and why do you think is this blank?

Thanks in advance!
Yes, that is normal and it will be retracted and you should see s15/16 or s21/22 on the top right corner of the notes.
 

Guy293

Star Member
Jan 8, 2017
179
4
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
AOR Received.
20-04-2017
when ordering through my uncle (a Canadian citizen), they ask on their website "Which type of records do you wish to request?", I guess I need the "Case Files" option right?

Also, for the question "What type of record would you like to request?" do I need the "Permanent Residence" option or the "Express Entry Profile" option? I guess it's the first one, but I'm asking here just to be sure.

Lastly, is my file number the E123456789| I have in the top of my AOR letter, of the IMM 1234 number I have at the bottom of it?

Thanks in advance, and sorry for all the question, first time requesting GCSM after too long of a delay...
 
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InspiredC

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Mar 24, 2017
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Yes, that is normal and it will be retracted and you should see s15/16 or s21/22 on the top right corner of the notes.
Thanks for answering, Legalfalcon! Why would this section be blanked out? What are normally verified or screened under this section? What organizations or entities are they screening?
 

shah1989

Star Member
Oct 22, 2016
88
5
I FSW outland, AOR December 2016. I want to ask questions regarding secondary offices in my GCMS notes.

My primary office is CPC ottawa. On page 2 and 3 of notes where Secondary offices are mentioned, I have four secondary offices mentioned in my notes and the updated dates used under these offices are quite weird and does not pertain to my application. Is it an issue or mistake for which I should raise CSE?

SECONDARY OFFICE(S): 1
Created Date: 2007/12/08 13:32:47
Created by : SADMIN
Updated date: 2010/05/21 20:47:26
Updated by: SADMIN
RC CODE: 6023
Office Name: London


SECONDARY OFFICE(S): 2
Created Date: 2010/05/21 18:28:28
Created by : SADMIN
Updated date: 2010/06/15 14:34:14
Updated by: SADMIN
RC CODE: 6262
Office Name: Centralized Intake Office

SECONDARY OFFICE(S): 3
Created Date: 2010/05/21 18:28:28
Created by : SADMIN
Updated date: 2014/06/14 07:14:02
Updated by: CONV_ADMIN
RC CODE: 9245
Office Name: OSC - Operation Support Centre

SECONDARY OFFICE(S): 4
Created Date: 2010/05/21 18:28:28
Created by : SADMIN
Updated date: 2010/05/26 08:14:42
Updated by: C8296
RC CODE: 9518
Office Name: CPC Vegreville
Anyone else who had same dates ?
 

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
when ordering through my uncle (a Canadian citizen), they ask on their website "Which type of records do you wish to request?", I guess I need the "Case Files" option right?
YEs.

Also, for the question "What type of record would you like to request?" do I need the "Permanent Residence" option or the "Express Entry Profile" option? I guess it's the first one, but I'm asking here just to be sure.
Permanent Residence

Lastly, is my file number the E123456789| I have in the top of my AOR letter, of the IMM 1234 number I have at the bottom of it?
E123456789

Thanks in advance, and sorry for all the question, first time requesting GCSM after too long of a delay...
 
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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
Thanks for answering, Legalfalcon! Why would this section be blanked out? What are normally verified or screened under this section? What organizations or entities are they screening?
This is part of security and BGC.
 

Aali005

Hero Member
May 5, 2017
461
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Hi legalfalcon,

Need advice pls.
In my GCMS notes it says, review type: support service agent application: is this for R10 review? Also at the last it also says eligibility showed as Failed prior to application promotion... what does that mean?
Can you please tell me what does that mean.... in agent review 11.2: decision met 75(2) FSW minimum requirements: review required 76(1) (a) selection criteria.
Also, in my admissibility section, security 1: assign due date was 31th May.
Now, in background check do they start security plus eligibility and also if need any ADR they request that too... all started at same time?
Thanks in advance
 

cavemen

Star Member
Feb 22, 2016
116
2
Job Offer........
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I FSW outland, AOR December 2016. I want to ask questions regarding secondary offices in my GCMS notes.

My primary office is CPC ottawa. On page 2 and 3 of notes where Secondary offices are mentioned, I have four secondary offices mentioned in my notes and the updated dates used under these offices are quite weird and does not pertain to my application. Is it an issue or mistake for which I should raise CSE?

SECONDARY OFFICE(S): 1
Created Date: 2007/12/08 13:32:47
Created by : SADMIN
Updated date: 2010/05/21 20:47:26
Updated by: SADMIN
RC CODE: 6023
Office Name: London


SECONDARY OFFICE(S): 2
Created Date: 2010/05/21 18:28:28
Created by : SADMIN
Updated date: 2010/06/15 14:34:14
Updated by: SADMIN
RC CODE: 6262
Office Name: Centralized Intake Office

SECONDARY OFFICE(S): 3
Created Date: 2010/05/21 18:28:28
Created by : SADMIN
Updated date: 2014/06/14 07:14:02
Updated by: CONV_ADMIN
RC CODE: 9245
Office Name: OSC - Operation Support Centre

SECONDARY OFFICE(S): 4
Created Date: 2010/05/21 18:28:28
Created by : SADMIN
Updated date: 2010/05/26 08:14:42
Updated by: C8296
RC CODE: 9518
Office Name: CPC Vegreville
Sorry Guys just bumping this post .. legal falcon anything that you can make out of these notes ?
 
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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
Sorry Guys just bumping this post .. legal falcon anything that you can make out of these notes ?
The offices mentioned in your GCMS are nothing to worry about. The application starts at CIO, and then will be transferred based on the work load distribution. Earlier all application saw the following:

CIO - CPC - LVO

However, now the files are send to different offices based on work load distribution and there is nothing to worry about. Moreover, the application are all electronic, it does not matter which office your application is at as long as there is progress.

Also these transfers are generated by SADMIN ~ System Administrator and have not been done manually.

Hope this helps!