The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the new coronavirus a pandemic as health authorities around the globe continue to scramble to contain the sickness, first detected in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in December last year. Coronavirus, which causes a respiratory illness called COVID-19, has spread to at least 116 countries and territories on […]
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Social Media & Express Entry
In the world we live in, social media has become an Inalienable part of our lives. Immigration authorities all over the world, including IRCC have been using social media to vet applications through an open source search. This is even more relevant for express entry applications, where employment, education and other details are of essence. […]
Read moreTracking GCMS notes
The 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 […]
Read moreAll about MEDICALS – preparation, and what to expect if you are diagnosed with an ailment? – (A comprehensive post on Medical inadmissibility)
As a part of the Permanent Residency (PR) application, an Immigration Medical Exam (IME), is must for the primary applicant and all family members (spouse or common-law partner, dependent children, and their dependent children.) listed in the application, even if they are not accompanying. For express entry applicants an upfront medical examination confirmation is mandatory for the application […]
Read moreYou GCMS notes contain vital information, keep it safe!
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 […]
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