December 2018 AOR - join here

[USProgrammer]

Wow. The censors here removed my "alot" post. It wasn't even rude or anything.

 

[lji050]

I agree with you

I'm a CEC Inland applicant as well. AOR Dec 5th. Still waiting.....zZ

 

[EduardoGomes]

Before I answer the delay part, we need to understand how GCMS notes are released.

GCMS notes are released under the Access to Information Act. Section 7 of the Act mandates that a federal agency should release the requested information (here GCMS notes) notes within 30 days of requesting it.



However, ATI Act, also provides for extensions in certain case or a complete refusal under section 26.



However, most GCMS notes are delayed due to one of the following:

1. Administrative delay - Mostly in cases where your application has been transferred outside Canada to the LVO.
2. You application is at the final stage and awaiting approval - Here IRCC will prioritise the approval over releasing GCMS notes.
3. The application is under investigation and the applicant has been called for an interview - IRCC will not release the GCMS notes until the interview is over since it does not want the applicant to know the reason for the interview, so that the surprise element is not lost.
4. Refusal under s26 - Very rare, but does happen

When the GCMS notes are delayed, all you can do is request IRCC and follow up with them or file a complaint as specific under section 30 of the ATI Act.

Hi @legalfalcon ,

Thanks for the insightful explanation!

Since I know there is nothing to worry about in my application, I'm going to stick with options 1,2

 

[yuchendl]

I'm a CEC Inland applicant as well. AOR Dec 5th. Still waiting.....zZ

Chinese? Are you in Toronto?

 

[lji050]

Chinese? Are you in Toronto?

Yes I am Chinese. I'm in Ottawa

 

[Canada_Diaries]

Internal Server error on LOGIN, anyone facing the same issues?

 

[reddys]

Hi All,
My Application is processing in wiinipeg Visa Office.

AOR-26th Jan 2019
MEP-8th March
CEC-Inland
BG status before MEP is NA
BG status after MEP is Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start your background check.

Till now BG is not changed but most if them it is changed to We are processing your background check and we will let you know if we need more information after MEP, i hard that Winnipeg is very slow? did any one had experienced the same? did any one had the same BG status as mine?

 

[derkdsou]

Hi, you have found your way to the wrong forum. You can find other applicants who applied in January in the January 2019 AOR forum.

Also, this may be of help to you: Explanation of Terms (v. 2019)

Hi All,
My Application is processing in wiinipeg Visa Office.

AOR-26th Jan 2019
MEP-8th March
CEC-Inland
BG status before MEP is NA
BG status after MEP is Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start your background check.

Till now BG is not changed but most if them it is changed to We are processing your background check and we will let you know if we need more information after MEP, i hard that Winnipeg is very slow? did any one had experienced the same? did any one had the same BG status as mine?

 

[USProgrammer]

HERE IS THE SCATTER PLOT FOR NIGERIA FSW-OUTLAND WHO ARE RESIDENT IN NIGERIA USING PPR DATA FROM 28 FEB 2019 TO 16 OCT 2018. AVERAGE PPR DAYS IS 125. MEDIAN IS ALSO 125 AND STANDARD DEVIATION IS 50.

CLICK LINK TO VIEW https://www.dropbox.com/s/mfd14nv56wngqo0/SCATTER PLOT.jpg?dl=0

For dropbox, change the url to dl=1 and use the "image" button here on the forum. Or just put it somewhere friendlier like Imgur.

 

[USProgrammer]

Not the news I wanted to see today. They didn't even say which one had the problem (PA + 1 dependent), nor what exactly the problem is. Do I just go back to the same visa photograph place and hope for the best?? Also, they didn't spell "Permanent" correctly in English.
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Dear Applicant,

This letter is in response to the documents you submitted to our office for the issuance of your Confirmation of Permanente Residence.

The passport photos you have submitted to our office do not meet the specifications outlined in the instructions provided to you. Therefore, new passport photos are required for the finalization of your Permanent Residence application process.

Please follow the guide below and bring the instructions to the photographer in order to ensure you purchase the correct passport photos. Once completed, Resend your new photos IMMEDIATELY in order for us to issue your Confirmation of Permanente Residence.

Please provide tracking number of the parcel within the next 7 days after the date of this correspondence by replying to it. If we do not receive your reply we will return your passport and other documents we received using the return envelope you have provided.

 

[Canada_Diaries]

Not the news I wanted to see today. They didn't even say which one had the problem (PA + 1 dependent), nor what exactly the problem is. Do I just go back to the same visa photograph place and hope for the best?? Also, they didn't spell "Permanent" correctly in English.
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Dear Applicant,

This letter is in response to the documents you submitted to our office for the issuance of your Confirmation of Permanente Residence.

The passport photos you have submitted to our office do not meet the specifications outlined in the instructions provided to you. Therefore, new passport photos are required for the finalization of your Permanent Residence application process.

Please follow the guide below and bring the instructions to the photographer in order to ensure you purchase the correct passport photos. Once completed, Resend your new photos IMMEDIATELY in order for us to issue your Confirmation of Permanente Residence.

Please provide tracking number of the parcel within the next 7 days after the date of this correspondence by replying to it. If we do not receive your reply we will return your passport and other documents we received using the return envelope you have provided.

Same thing happened with one of my friend in US, she got her photograph from Walgreens. Try CVS

 

[USProgrammer]

Same thing happened with one of my friend in US, she got her photograph from Walgreens. Try CVS

I got mine done at an actual Visa expediter place that has a 50x70 cutter and everything. He measured the head height with a mm ruler and everything. He knows the specs. I have no idea why they rejected it. I replied asking what was wrong, but I don't expect to hear back.

 

[USProgrammer]

I got a reply to my asking what was wrong. I saw nothing wrong with the photos that were taken, however.
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Dear Client,

Please ensure the background of the photos are completely white and placement adheres to the profile photo graphic provided.

 

[Jommie]

Got my PPR today!!

AOR Dec 26, 2018.

 

[Canada_Diaries]

Got my PPR today!!

AOR Dec 26, 2018.

Congrats. What was your CIO/VO? & Stream?