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SR_T

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Aug 9, 2019
204
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I was in the same situation as you are now. After 10 days waiting and nothing, I sent both webform and email directly to my VO attached emedical page in the email and few days later I passed the remedical. Many months later when I ordered gcms, I noticed me sending attached document helped expedite it. I recommend you send webform with emedical page.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I have sent a webform today and asked them to confirm whether my re-medical reports have been transmitted to them or not. The panel physician didn't give me anything that I could send to IRCC. However, I have mentioned my IME no. in the webform.
 

Lizzybet

Full Member
Nov 11, 2019
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@Lizzybet if you can tag me and report your question, I will be happy to respond.
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@legalfalcon IRCC has requested for our Passports. But the issue is that they are yet to clarify where the main applicant (currently in Canada) is supposed to send his Passport for Visa and time is running for me. I am the dependant who is currently in Nigeria.

Kindly share your thoughts with us on the position of things pre-Covid and post Covid.
 

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
Send a webform and inform IRCC. IRCC will send you details for passport submission for you in Nigeria and for your spouse in Ottawa. Your spouse in Canada will not need to send the passport as currently the COPRs are being issued via email.

Also, do not worry about the time as they will extend the submission time. Also, you send an email to CPC Ottawa, they are faster then webform.

CPC-CTD-Ottawa@cic.gc.ca
 

Lizzybet

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Nov 11, 2019
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Send a webform and inform IRCC. IRCC will send you details for passport submission for you in Nigeria and for your spouse in Ottawa. Your spouse in Canada will not need to send the passport as currently the COPRs are being issued via email.

Also, do not worry about the time as they will extend the submission time. Also, you send an email to CPC Ottawa, they are faster then webform.

CPC-CTD-Ottawa@cic.gc.ca
Noted, thanks alot for the quick response.
 
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Emprexx

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Send a webform and inform IRCC. IRCC will send you details for passport submission for you in Nigeria and for your spouse in Ottawa. Your spouse in Canada will not need to send the passport as currently the COPRs are being issued via email.

Also, do not worry about the time as they will extend the submission time. Also, you send an email to CPC Ottawa, they are faster then webform.

CPC-CTD-Ottawa@cic.gc.ca
@legalfalcon

I just had a very unusual experience.
My AOR was 10th January, 2020 (FSW - PNP outland)...application still showing review of eligibility.

But here's the thing: My mum got called up twice by CIC Ghana today. She was on transit, it was very noisy so she couldn't make out what the caller was saying. Matter of fact, she even thought it was scammers.

When she got home and told me, I was surprised. First of all, there was nowhere I added her phone number in my application. So I also thought it was scam. I checked her received calls however, and also checked the cic official website...Lo and behold, it was the same number on the website!

She called back, it kept diverting to voicemail. So she eventually dropped a voice message and also sent them an email on the email address contained in the voicemail - which is same on the website by the way.

The puzzling thing now is that I don't know why they called her or how they got her phone number. I only included her in my application as family member (as my mother obviously)..but without her phone number.

The only reason I can think of right now as to why they called her is perhaps the GIFT DEED. She gifted me bulk of my PoF, and she notarized the gift deed. But even the documents only had her account numbers and the transaction history, no phone contact. Yes I did a double check to confirm this a while ago.

Did anybody here have the same experience? Why did they call? What could this mean?

I'm still waiting (hoping and praying) for them to call her back, or at least respond to her email so this unsettling curiosity in my head can ease off.

P.S. Below are the number they called with, and the email address provided by the voicemail. And they're exactly as on the website:

Telephone: +233302211521
Email: accra@international.gc.ca

Check here... https://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ghana/contact-contactez.aspx?lang=eng

(My file is in Accra Visa Office, I got to know this from one of their replies to my webform enquiry a while back).
 
Aug 8, 2017
19
1
Dear All,

Greetings!!!!!

I am FSW Outlander with AOR Dec. 30 2019.I have ordered GCMS few days back and got it with mark of Review required on eligibility. I came to know from notes comments by case analyst that they have found inconsistent document for my sibling canada residence.Please guide are there any other queries too which enforce my eligibility put under review required. Please find below for the complete important GCMS notes and comments. Please guide me on this.

Also please note that I have recently sent my sibling tenancy agreement and latest three months telephone bill as a proof of residence of my sibling in order to comply the query raised by case analyst.I addition along with this I also sent my newly issued ECA report as my old ECA got expired which was issued in year 2015.Here please note that during my submission of eAPR I had submitted driving license,telephone bill and passport of my sibling as a proof of residence in Canada.(Indian Passport as my sibling has PR till now but her passport is issued by Indian Consulate in Canada with Canadian Address)

It would be great if you could let me know that do I still need to take any more actions to resolved this RR labelled in my eligibility.Please provide your valuable response to resolved my doubts.

Please find below for my case details:-

GCMS NOTES COMMENTS

ASSESMENTS:


Eligibility:- Review Required

Security: Not Started

HIRV:

Criminality: Passed

Org Crime:

Medical: Passed

Misrepresentation:

Info Sharing: Complete

Other Reqs:

Final:



Case Analyst Recommendation: MI3 Summary Notes:

PECA-ECA Report Dated 30 April 2015. Inconsistent docs. provided for sibling residence. RPRF is outstanding. FSW Points total: 72 Outstanding documents (Not requested):- RPRF Ready to finalize.

RPRF:- Outstanding.

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS):- CRS score at Invitation to apply (ITA) 474 minimum score of round:472 CRS score at application (APR):-474 / verified CRS score : 459 I have reviewed the following for CRS points: PA gained points as married at ITA and APR PA gained points for 3+ years foreign experience with " J.B. Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals LTD. - eDoc# 351118390". CRS score has fallen below minimum for round: PA claimed CRS points for a sibling in Canada:- INCONSISTENT DOCS PROVIDED FOR SIBLING RESIDENCE.

Integrated Search (FOSS/GCMS):- No trace for all other than present application.

Family Composition: Married since 2016-12-03; Marriage certificate is on file; Spouse is ACCOMPANYIG No indication of previous marriages/cl partners. No declared children. Medicals: All valid for 6 months or more. Passport: All valid for 6 months or more.

Work Experience: Look-in Date: 2019-12-30 Primary Occupation: NOC 3131 Pharmacist. Education Credential(S) Provided: (PECA-ECA) Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Degree: Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree 2011-08 to 2017-04 - Executive Quality Control (NOC: 3131)- at J.B. Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals LTD. - eDoc# 351118390- letter dated 26OCT2019 appears to confirm employment in declared occupation throughout the specific 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: PA PROVIDED A REFERENCE LETTER- SEEMS LETTER DID NOT LIST SALARY-SEE EDOC 351118390. SEEMS THERE WAS DIFFICULTY VERIFYING EMPLOYER WITH WEB BASED SEARCH. - Letter confirms full/time employment; FSW Work: 5 years and 9 months. CRS Foreign Work: 5 years and 9 months. FSW Work: 1 year foreign Work: 3+ year(s)

Work Experience: 4-5 year(s), 13 FSW Points

Settlement Funds: Appears to meet approx. CAD $CAD 17216 as per AXIS Bank statement at 14NOV2019; Family of 2 requires CAD $15772. Note: PA PROVIDED CERTIFICATE AND DEPOSIT RECEIPTS FOR SAVINGS ACCOUNT AND FIXED DEPOSITS AS DECLARED FUNDS-SEE EDOC 351115846.

Awaiting for your valuable comments on this issue.
 

caipsnotes

Champion Member
Jan 10, 2020
2,493
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Canada
Category........
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Visa Office......
Buffalo, NY
Dear All,

Greetings!!!!!

I am FSW Outlander with AOR Dec. 30 2019.I have ordered GCMS few days back and got it with mark of Review required on eligibility. I came to know from notes comments by case analyst that they have found inconsistent document for my sibling canada residence.Please guide are there any other queries too which enforce my eligibility put under review required. Please find below for the complete important GCMS notes and comments. Please guide me on this.

Also please note that I have recently sent my sibling tenancy agreement and latest three months telephone bill as a proof of residence of my sibling in order to comply the query raised by case analyst.I addition along with this I also sent my newly issued ECA report as my old ECA got expired which was issued in year 2015.Here please note that during my submission of eAPR I had submitted driving license,telephone bill and passport of my sibling as a proof of residence in Canada.(Indian Passport as my sibling has PR till now but her passport is issued by Indian Consulate in Canada with Canadian Address)

It would be great if you could let me know that do I still need to take any more actions to resolved this RR labelled in my eligibility.Please provide your valuable response to resolved my doubts.

Please find below for my case details:-

GCMS NOTES COMMENTS

ASSESMENTS:


Eligibility:- Review Required

Security: Not Started

HIRV:

Criminality: Passed

Org Crime:

Medical: Passed

Misrepresentation:

Info Sharing: Complete

Other Reqs:

Final:



Case Analyst Recommendation: MI3 Summary Notes:

PECA-ECA Report Dated 30 April 2015. Inconsistent docs. provided for sibling residence. RPRF is outstanding. FSW Points total: 72 Outstanding documents (Not requested):- RPRF Ready to finalize.

RPRF:- Outstanding.

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS):- CRS score at Invitation to apply (ITA) 474 minimum score of round:472 CRS score at application (APR):-474 / verified CRS score : 459 I have reviewed the following for CRS points: PA gained points as married at ITA and APR PA gained points for 3+ years foreign experience with " J.B. Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals LTD. - eDoc# 351118390". CRS score has fallen below minimum for round: PA claimed CRS points for a sibling in Canada:- INCONSISTENT DOCS PROVIDED FOR SIBLING RESIDENCE.

Integrated Search (FOSS/GCMS):- No trace for all other than present application.

Family Composition: Married since 2016-12-03; Marriage certificate is on file; Spouse is ACCOMPANYIG No indication of previous marriages/cl partners. No declared children. Medicals: All valid for 6 months or more. Passport: All valid for 6 months or more.

Work Experience: Look-in Date: 2019-12-30 Primary Occupation: NOC 3131 Pharmacist. Education Credential(S) Provided: (PECA-ECA) Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Degree: Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree 2011-08 to 2017-04 - Executive Quality Control (NOC: 3131)- at J.B. Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals LTD. - eDoc# 351118390- letter dated 26OCT2019 appears to confirm employment in declared occupation throughout the specific 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: PA PROVIDED A REFERENCE LETTER- SEEMS LETTER DID NOT LIST SALARY-SEE EDOC 351118390. SEEMS THERE WAS DIFFICULTY VERIFYING EMPLOYER WITH WEB BASED SEARCH. - Letter confirms full/time employment; FSW Work: 5 years and 9 months. CRS Foreign Work: 5 years and 9 months. FSW Work: 1 year foreign Work: 3+ year(s)

Work Experience: 4-5 year(s), 13 FSW Points

Settlement Funds: Appears to meet approx. CAD $CAD 17216 as per AXIS Bank statement at 14NOV2019; Family of 2 requires CAD $15772. Note: PA PROVIDED CERTIFICATE AND DEPOSIT RECEIPTS FOR SAVINGS ACCOUNT AND FIXED DEPOSITS AS DECLARED FUNDS-SEE EDOC 351115846.

Awaiting for your valuable comments on this issue.
You addressed the work experience related notes as well?
 

Emprexx

Star Member
Nov 11, 2019
145
51
Hello guys,

I just had a very unusual experience today.
My AOR is 10th January, 2020 (FSW - PNP outland)...application still showing review of eligibility.

But here's the thing: My mum got called up twice by CIC Ghana today. She was on transit, it was very noisy so she couldn't make out what the caller was saying. Matter of fact, she even thought it was scammers.

When she got home and told me, I was surprised. First of all, there was nowhere I added her phone number in my application. So I also thought it was scam. I checked her received calls however, and also checked the cic official website...Lo and behold, it was the same number on the website!

She called back, it kept diverting to voicemail. So she eventually dropped a voice message and also sent them an email on the email address contained in the voicemail - which is same on the website by the way.

The puzzling thing now is that I don't know why they called her or how they got her phone number. I only included her in my application as family member (as my mother obviously), but without her phone number.

The only reason I can think of right now as to why they called her is perhaps the GIFT DEED. She gifted me bulk of my PoF, and she notarized the gift deed accordingly. But even the documents only had her account numbers and the transaction history, no phone contact. Yes I did a double check to confirm this a while ago.

Has anybody here had the same experience? Why did they call? What could this mean?

I'm still waiting (hoping and praying) for them to call her back, or at least respond to her email so this unsettling curiosity in my head can ease off.

P.S. Below are the number they called with, and the email address provided by the voicemail. And they're exactly as on the website:

Telephone: +233302211521
Email: accra@international.gc.ca

Check here... https://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ghana/contact-contactez.aspx?lang=eng

(My file is in Accra Visa Office, I got to know this from one of their replies to my webform enquiry a while back).
 

narikybbob

Newbie
Sep 17, 2020
1
0
Hey my name is kiran,i applied for my husband in 2020 jan but did not receive anything yet not even an AOR. I am from india basically.can someone help me this ^
 

mlcanada

Star Member
Dec 10, 2019
123
69
Lately I read posts regarding IRCC asking to take medicals again. Most of us completed medicals around November/December 2019 timeframe. Our applications are simply on hold because of COVID restrictions. In this case , would IRCC ask to re-do medicals ?
Atleast in USA , medicals are expensive as we are not allowed to use insurance hence its overhead to do it twice.
 

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
Dear All,

Greetings!!!!!

I am FSW Outlander with AOR Dec. 30 2019.I have ordered GCMS few days back and got it with mark of Review required on eligibility. I came to know from notes comments by case analyst that they have found inconsistent document for my sibling canada residence.Please guide are there any other queries too which enforce my eligibility put under review required. Please find below for the complete important GCMS notes and comments. Please guide me on this.

Also please note that I have recently sent my sibling tenancy agreement and latest three months telephone bill as a proof of residence of my sibling in order to comply the query raised by case analyst.I addition along with this I also sent my newly issued ECA report as my old ECA got expired which was issued in year 2015.Here please note that during my submission of eAPR I had submitted driving license,telephone bill and passport of my sibling as a proof of residence in Canada.(Indian Passport as my sibling has PR till now but her passport is issued by Indian Consulate in Canada with Canadian Address)

It would be great if you could let me know that do I still need to take any more actions to resolved this RR labelled in my eligibility.Please provide your valuable response to resolved my doubts.

Please find below for my case details:-

GCMS NOTES COMMENTS

ASSESMENTS:


Eligibility:- Review Required

Security: Not Started

HIRV:

Criminality: Passed

Org Crime:

Medical: Passed

Misrepresentation:

Info Sharing: Complete

Other Reqs:

Final:



Case Analyst Recommendation: MI3 Summary Notes:

PECA-ECA Report Dated 30 April 2015. Inconsistent docs. provided for sibling residence. RPRF is outstanding. FSW Points total: 72 Outstanding documents (Not requested):- RPRF Ready to finalize.

RPRF:- Outstanding.

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS):- CRS score at Invitation to apply (ITA) 474 minimum score of round:472 CRS score at application (APR):-474 / verified CRS score : 459 I have reviewed the following for CRS points: PA gained points as married at ITA and APR PA gained points for 3+ years foreign experience with " J.B. Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals LTD. - eDoc# 351118390". CRS score has fallen below minimum for round: PA claimed CRS points for a sibling in Canada:- INCONSISTENT DOCS PROVIDED FOR SIBLING RESIDENCE.

Integrated Search (FOSS/GCMS):- No trace for all other than present application.

Family Composition: Married since 2016-12-03; Marriage certificate is on file; Spouse is ACCOMPANYIG No indication of previous marriages/cl partners. No declared children. Medicals: All valid for 6 months or more. Passport: All valid for 6 months or more.

Work Experience: Look-in Date: 2019-12-30 Primary Occupation: NOC 3131 Pharmacist. Education Credential(S) Provided: (PECA-ECA) Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Degree: Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree 2011-08 to 2017-04 - Executive Quality Control (NOC: 3131)- at J.B. Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals LTD. - eDoc# 351118390- letter dated 26OCT2019 appears to confirm employment in declared occupation throughout the specific 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: PA PROVIDED A REFERENCE LETTER- SEEMS LETTER DID NOT LIST SALARY-SEE EDOC 351118390. SEEMS THERE WAS DIFFICULTY VERIFYING EMPLOYER WITH WEB BASED SEARCH. - Letter confirms full/time employment; FSW Work: 5 years and 9 months. CRS Foreign Work: 5 years and 9 months. FSW Work: 1 year foreign Work: 3+ year(s)

Work Experience: 4-5 year(s), 13 FSW Points

Settlement Funds: Appears to meet approx. CAD $CAD 17216 as per AXIS Bank statement at 14NOV2019; Family of 2 requires CAD $15772. Note: PA PROVIDED CERTIFICATE AND DEPOSIT RECEIPTS FOR SAVINGS ACCOUNT AND FIXED DEPOSITS AS DECLARED FUNDS-SEE EDOC 351115846.

Awaiting for your valuable comments on this issue.
The note states that your work reference letter does not state salary. Did you provide any LoE or any other documents to show the salary.

Understanding “Review Required”

A lot of applicants see “review required” in their GCMS notes for eligibility. There are many theories floating around with regard to what “review required” means and if it is alarming.

Before I venture into explaining the significance, it is important to understand that each application goes through the following stages as per the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the regulations (Canadian Immigration Law):

R10 – Completeness Check
Criminality
Medicals
A11.2 – eligibility
Security

Out of the above, the most important stage is eligibility. This is also the most time-consuming stage because your documents have to be verified, evaluated and assessed to ascertain that you meet the eligibility criteria for the program you have applied (FSW / CEC / FTW). To stream line this process and make it easier for an immigration officer (decision making authority), all applications are first evaluated by case analysts or program assistants. They review the documents and summarize it in the GCMS. If they have any concerns with any document or want the immigration officer to carefully look into a specific document, they will flag it as “review required.” It is the content of the note that is important here. If the review required is for a specific document, while the summary of the note says that an applicant has met the eligibility, or “ready to finalize” it simply means that while the applicant has met the eligibility criteria, but the specific document needs a careful examination form the officer before promoting (eligibility pass) by the officer.

However, if there are concerns, there will be a review required for the eligibility, and there will be no text to the effect “ready to finalize” or pass. The note will specifically state job duties do not match, or the employment cannot be verified, or the number of years of work experience claimed cannot be verified. This is where an application can land in muddy waters. But the final decision rests on the immigration officer. He may override the decision of the analyst / assistant or go with the analysis of the analyst / assistant.

Even in cases where the analyst / assistant is of the opinion that the applicant has met the eligibility, and there is no “review required,” the officer can replace it with his own opinion. Though rare, but it does happen. This is why the eligibility is only passed when an officer conclusively marks the eligibility as passed.

Finally, there is “review required” for PoF. This is the most common in many applications. This is because, the financial and banking practices of each country are different. Eg. Fixed deposits are know as Certificate of Deposit (CD) in the US. Similarly, treasury bonds, mutual funds, stocks, and many other investment vehicles are there. If your PoF anything other than a bank deposit, it is more likely that it will be marked as “review required.” Also, IRCC does not go by day to day fluctuations in FOREX. Instead, the Canadian federal government issued a quarterly conversion rate for all FOREX vis-a-via CAD. If your PoF is in a foreign currency, then you may have “review required” for the officer to make a determination.

Just because you have “review required” does not mean that you hit the panic mode. Instead, read the context in which it is there. If there is a concern regarding a document, you can send a replacement document via CSE. The most common reasons for RR are:

1. Work reference letter without job duties
2. Work reference letters missing all the details requested by IRCC
3. If you submitted a letter from a colleague because you were unable to get one from your employer, but did not have a LoE on file, this too will lead to RR.
4. Not sufficient work experience in the primary NOC.
5. Inability to verify your employment as your employer details are missing.

There are just some of the scenarios.
 
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The note states that your work reference letter does not state salary. Did you provide any LoE or any other documents to show the salary.

Understanding “Review Required”

A lot of applicants see “review required” in their GCMS notes for eligibility. There are many theories floating around with regard to what “review required” means and if it is alarming.

Before I venture into explaining the significance, it is important to understand that each application goes through the following stages as per the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the regulations (Canadian Immigration Law):

R10 – Completeness Check
Criminality
Medicals
A11.2 – eligibility
Security

Out of the above, the most important stage is eligibility. This is also the most time-consuming stage because your documents have to be verified, evaluated and assessed to ascertain that you meet the eligibility criteria for the program you have applied (FSW / CEC / FTW). To stream line this process and make it easier for an immigration officer (decision making authority), all applications are first evaluated by case analysts or program assistants. They review the documents and summarize it in the GCMS. If they have any concerns with any document or want the immigration officer to carefully look into a specific document, they will flag it as “review required.” It is the content of the note that is important here. If the review required is for a specific document, while the summary of the note says that an applicant has met the eligibility, or “ready to finalize” it simply means that while the applicant has met the eligibility criteria, but the specific document needs a careful examination form the officer before promoting (eligibility pass) by the officer.

However, if there are concerns, there will be a review required for the eligibility, and there will be no text to the effect “ready to finalize” or pass. The note will specifically state job duties do not match, or the employment cannot be verified, or the number of years of work experience claimed cannot be verified. This is where an application can land in muddy waters. But the final decision rests on the immigration officer. He may override the decision of the analyst / assistant or go with the analysis of the analyst / assistant.

Even in cases where the analyst / assistant is of the opinion that the applicant has met the eligibility, and there is no “review required,” the officer can replace it with his own opinion. Though rare, but it does happen. This is why the eligibility is only passed when an officer conclusively marks the eligibility as passed.

Finally, there is “review required” for PoF. This is the most common in many applications. This is because, the financial and banking practices of each country are different. Eg. Fixed deposits are know as Certificate of Deposit (CD) in the US. Similarly, treasury bonds, mutual funds, stocks, and many other investment vehicles are there. If your PoF anything other than a bank deposit, it is more likely that it will be marked as “review required.” Also, IRCC does not go by day to day fluctuations in FOREX. Instead, the Canadian federal government issued a quarterly conversion rate for all FOREX vis-a-via CAD. If your PoF is in a foreign currency, then you may have “review required” for the officer to make a determination.

Just because you have “review required” does not mean that you hit the panic mode. Instead, read the context in which it is there. If there is a concern regarding a document, you can send a replacement document via CSE. The most common reasons for RR are:

1. Work reference letter without job duties
2. Work reference letters missing all the details requested by IRCC
3. If you submitted a letter from a colleague because you were unable to get one from your employer, but did not have a LoE on file, this too will lead to RR.
4. Not sufficient work experience in the primary NOC.
5. Inability to verify your employment as your employer details are missing.

There are just some of the scenarios.
Yes I provide salary slips along with bank account Statment to comply the salary deposited in the account by my company