‘Security Screening’ is one of the stages of an application that has been shrouded in complete secrecy. For permanent resident applicants, security screening shows up as a part of the Background Check (BGC) in their MyCIC account. The background check is a catch-all phrase for Criminality, security and info sharing.
Read moreIf you are planning to move to Canada and require interim health insurance for your family and you, until the provincial health insurance starts, or need insurance for your dental and vision, which is not covered by provincial health insurance, GET GCMS now has collaborated with licensed insurance agents to provide you with the best […]
Read moreThe most frustrating thing after seeing no progress on your Permanent Residency application is, waiting forever to receive your GCMS notes, beyond the 30 days statutory limit, under the Access to Information Act (the law under which GCMS notes and other documents from federal agencies are issued). Section 7 of the Access to Information […]
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GCMS notes contain a lot of sensitive information, from your application number, UCI number, medical records in certain cases, your personal details, bank details, employment details and much more. This is the reason why the Government of Canada classifies GCMS notes under ‘Protected B’ category. Protected B – Applies to information or assets […]
Read moreGCMS (Global Case Management System) is Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC’s) system used to process applications for citizenship and immigration, tourist visas, student visas and visas under any other program. The system contains a detailed record of each applicant’s file, including correspondence from and to IRCC, documents received from the applicant, detailed […]
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