Category: Frequently Asked Questions
All about Info Sharing
Info sharing is part of Background check & information is shared with Canada’s partner agencies & intelligence partners in the Five Eyes alliance ( Australia, New Zealand, UK & US) to combat international terrorism, war crimes, crimes against humanity & organized crime.
Guide to Web Form responses after expiry of the 6 month processing mark!
Definitive guide to Web Form responses after expiry of the 6 month processing mark! See samples responses & understand how to make sense of it.
How to read, interpret and understand GCMS Notes
The vast majority of GCMS notes are not complex to understand! This article shows you exactly where to find the relevant information and make the most of your GCMS notes & time.
All about Security Screening
Background check is a generic term for criminality check, security screening and information sharing. IRCC, CBSA and CSIS work together to do immigration and citizenship screenings.
How to contact IRCC & check the status of an application?
A frequently asked question from applicants is, What’s happening with my file? There are a number of ways to contact IRCC and check the status and these are explained in detail here.
Guide to re-applying after a visa rejection
Visa applicants often look for advice on how to overcome a refused visa application. Here are some tips you may find helpful to get your application approved if you are planning on re-applying for a visa.
Is interpretation service necessary to understand GCMS notes
Interpretation service is not necessary to understand your GCMS notes. The most important and interesting part of the file is usually at the very end.
What does disclosed in part and s15, s16 & s19 mean
When you receive your GCMS notes you may see that some sections of the file are blank. What does it mean and should you be concerned about it?
Tracking GCMS Notes
When a request is filed with any federal agency under the Access to Information Act, a tracking number is issued to identify the request. We will use this tracking number to contact IRCC or the federal agency to find the status of your request.
What is UCI and File Number, which one to use to get GCMS
Applicants often wonder which to use to get GCMS, UCI or File Number? When you request GCMS notes it is important you mention the file number. The file number is needed for faster processing of your request.