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Arsalan Khan

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How much time does it take now a days to get GCMS notes ? the website said that they are receiving too many applications and they might not be able to meet their service standards.
 

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How much time does it take now a days to get GCMS notes ? the website said that they are receiving too many applications and they might not be able to meet their service standards.
The GCMS note are requested under the Access to Information Act. As per the law, a federal agency has to respond within 30 days. However, individual agencies may take longer. As of now IRCC is releasing GCMS notes in appx. 31 days.

Some requests are not met even after 60 days, which is due to administrative delays, the office processing the file not giving the clearance, or the file being processed by an external agency. 80% of the GCMS notes are released within 30 days.

To read more see https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/all-about-gcms-how-to-order-read-general-questions-answered.482200/
 

Arsalan Khan

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The GCMS note are requested under the Access to Information Act. As per the law, a federal agency has to respond within 30 days. However, individual agencies may take longer. As of now IRCC is releasing GCMS notes in appx. 31 days.

Some requests are not met even after 60 days, which is due to administrative delays, the office processing the file not giving the clearance, or the file being processed by an external agency. 80% of the GCMS notes are released within 30 days.

To read more see https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/all-about-gcms-how-to-order-read-general-questions-answered.482200/

so if my file is under security screening i might not get GCMS notes in time ?
 

allthebest90

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I got mine exactly 31 days after requesting. Requested on 2017-11-14, got it on 2017-11-15. Requested another set on 2017-12-17. Expecting it to arrive on 2018-01-18.
 

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I got mine exactly 31 days after requesting. Requested on 2017-11-14, got it on 2017-11-15. Requested another set on 2017-12-17. Expecting it to arrive on 2018-01-18.
Hi what kinda information can you get thru these GCMS notes?
Thank you
 

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allthebest90

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Have u received your second notes?
Yup, I actually got them on Jan 16th, 2 days earlier than I expected. I sent a question on how to follow up in case it passed the 31 day processing time. Lo and behold I don't get a response for that but get my GCMS notes instead.

I also requested another set and I'm hoping to get them by Feb 16-ish.
 

shahidfaizee

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Yup, I actually got them on Jan 16th, 2 days earlier than I expected. I sent a question on how to follow up in case it passed the 31 day processing time. Lo and behold I don't get a response for that but get my GCMS notes instead.

I also requested another set and I'm hoping to get them by Feb 16-ish.
Hey, just tracking when you received the notes that you were expecting to get around February 16. I ordered mine today and can help me figure when can I expect to receive mine?
 

allthebest90

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Hey, just tracking when you received the notes that you were expecting to get around February 16. I ordered mine today and can help me figure when can I expect to receive mine?
Funny story, I actually sent a follow up on February 13 and got my GCMS notes on February 14 :). Obtaining GCMS notes has never been a bother for me. I've got 3 of them more or less within the 30-day schedule.

Just send them a follow up 2-3 days prior and you'll get it. Otherwise, there may be issues.

Do note that I'm applying directly on their website for myself and I'm in Canada.
 

Zuzu2017

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Hello to everyone.
Is it normal that my report takes more than 70 days? I requested it February 9th and still no report (my agency also made a reminder 9th of March)
Has anyone been in this situation? Is there a chance that it might be never received and I have to order it again?
 

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Hello to everyone.
Is it normal that my report takes more than 70 days? I requested it February 9th and still no report (my agency also made a reminder 9th of March)
Has anyone been in this situation? Is there a chance that it might be never received and I have to order it again?
I oredeor my notes on February 18th and received them by March 23rd!
 

Zuzu2017

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I oredeor my notes on February 18th and received them by March 23rd!
Thanks for the answer, and that is nice! Was it for refusal reasons or you ordered it during your immigration process?

I still hasn't got my report, and it is actually really weird. Mine was for refusal reasons
 

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Thanks for the answer, and that is nice! Was it for refusal reasons or you ordered it during your immigration process?

I still hasn't got my report, and it is actually really weird. Mine was for refusal reasons
I ordered just to know what's going on with my file! I'm still waiting for decision