https://www.getgcms.com/blog/s15-s16-top-right-gcms-denote/
How long it took to receive your GCMS notes?
GCMS shows 'Security Screening' and waiting... - let's gather here!
- Thread starter RezJay
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How long it took to receive your GCMS notes?
Thank you but i really do not understand what the blog is saying.
In summary, does it mean my file is undegoing comprehensive security screening? The type that takes 12-24months? My AOR is Jan 15.
It took 99days to get the GCMS
Not start mean VO haven’t look in your background yet so basically your are not under comprehensive security.
Just for sharing, I received CSIS note today and I found that they received CBSA request for security screening on 26 June and their recommendation was sent to CBSA on 20 October. From this now I understand how my security check process and timeline :Yes you are right. In my case, my SS was initiated one day after eligibility was passed. I hope once they get results from CBSA, they will finalize the application soon without any delay.. Having said that, the majority of our wait time is still spent during CBSA's processing of our SS, so CBSA plays a key role in freaking us out
1) Security check start (initiated) : 20 March 2019
2) VO Agent write in the note that application send for CSS on 27 May 2019
3) Security screening start and process by CBSA on 26 June 2019
4) CSIS received request from CBSA for security screening on 26 June 2019
5) CSIS complete the security screening and sent their recommendation to CBSA on 20 October 2019
6) On 24 October I called IRCC and kind agent told me that IRCC received from CBSA before two days so I guess CBSA send their recommendation to IRCC on 22 October 2019 ( I’m still waiting for CBSA note to be sure)
7 ) I received re-medical check request on 20 November 2019 ( I guess my security check was done on 19 or 20 November )
From this timeline my security took 8 months to complete but my comprehensive security screening was only 3 months and 25 days . As you can see most time was because of VO so I believe VO behavior is matter
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three months, security initiated on 20 March and CSS on 26 June. You are right , total is 8 months
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Hey, I ordered CBSA note but I have not received it yet. Do you remember how long did it take for you to receive it?I hope you will receive it sooner than me as your SS was initiated a little earlier than mine
Really glad to see your security check timeline.
The CSIS processing time in particular is very valuable as it pretty rare to find that info.
Hi friends ,
I sent CBSA request note last week , just got email from them saying :
We acknowledge receipt of your Privacy Act request. Your request reads:
CBSA note for my immigration file. My Name Is: ** - Date of Birth: ** - Application No:## - UCI No: ** My spouse (dependent applicant) name is: ** - Date of Birth:** Application No: ##- UCI No: **
Unfortunately, we are unable to process your request at this time, as we require additional information. Please provide our office with the following:
Do you want your application records only for ## (my application number) ? OR do you want your entire CBSA immigration file?
Please be advised that your request will remain on hold until we receive the necessary information. We will keep your file in abeyance for 30 days. Should you not communicate with our office we will consider you request as abandoned.
The Canada Border Services Agency is committed to assist you with your request and will ensure that every reasonable effort is made to help you receive a complete, accurate and timely response. More information about the Principles for Assisting Applicants is available on our website, http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/agency-agence/reports-rapports/pia-efvp/atip-a
Should you have any questions concerning your request, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at or by email at , using our file number as a reference.
Note that we recommend you send personal information through regular mail or courier, as email and fax transmissions are not secure unless they are encrypted and password protected.
any advise what should I do ?
I sent CBSA request note last week , just got email from them saying :
We acknowledge receipt of your Privacy Act request. Your request reads:
CBSA note for my immigration file. My Name Is: ** - Date of Birth: ** - Application No:## - UCI No: ** My spouse (dependent applicant) name is: ** - Date of Birth:** Application No: ##- UCI No: **
Unfortunately, we are unable to process your request at this time, as we require additional information. Please provide our office with the following:
Do you want your application records only for ## (my application number) ? OR do you want your entire CBSA immigration file?
Please be advised that your request will remain on hold until we receive the necessary information. We will keep your file in abeyance for 30 days. Should you not communicate with our office we will consider you request as abandoned.
The Canada Border Services Agency is committed to assist you with your request and will ensure that every reasonable effort is made to help you receive a complete, accurate and timely response. More information about the Principles for Assisting Applicants is available on our website, http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/agency-agence/reports-rapports/pia-efvp/atip-a
Should you have any questions concerning your request, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at or by email at , using our file number as a reference.
Note that we recommend you send personal information through regular mail or courier, as email and fax transmissions are not secure unless they are encrypted and password protected.
any advise what should I do ?
It was happened with me and I told them my PR application then after almost 30 days I received it via mail
Thanks for reply yo-yo ,
So did u reply the same email address or applied for new note ?