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GCMS Notes from CBSA

C$20.00

Requesting GCMS notes from CBSA helps you understand whether border, security, or admissibility checks are affecting your immigration or visa application. These records are maintained by the Canada Border Services Agency and are separate from IRCC’s application-processing notes.

CBSA notes are most relevant when delays are unexplained, IRCC notes appear incomplete or heavily redacted, or when security screening may be involved. This source focuses on enforcement and screening activity rather than application eligibility decisions.

These notes are requested under Canada’s Access to Information and Privacy Act and are delivered securely in PDF format once released.

SKU: 002 Category: Product ID: 2381

Description

What these notes include

GCMS notes from CBSA may include:

  • Security screening status and related officer comments

  • Travel history and border interaction records

  • Admissibility or enforcement-related observations

  • Internal notes shared between CBSA and partner agencies

  • Processing records linked to background checks

These notes do not focus on eligibility scoring or application decision logic handled by IRCC.

When you should request this

This service is useful if:

  • Your application is delayed with no clear explanation

  • IRCC notes were limited, unclear, or heavily redacted

  • You suspect security screening or admissibility review

  • Your file has a history of refusals or compliance issues

  • You want a second source to complement IRCC notes

If your goal is to understand eligibility assessment or officer decision-making, these notes may not be suitable. In that case, review GCMS Notes from IRCC instead.

IRCC vs CBSA: choosing the right source

GCMS Notes from CBSA focus on border activity, security screening, and admissibility-related records.
They help explain whether screening or enforcement checks are influencing timelines.

GCMS Notes from IRCC focus on how your application is assessed and processed.

If you’re unsure which source applies to your situation, review what are GCMS notes for a high-level comparison before ordering.

What’s included

  • Complete CBSA-held GCMS notes in PDF format

  • Requested directly from CBSA on your behalf

  • Secure delivery once released

  • Typical delivery time: 15–35 days

  • Same-day submission after order (business days)

Who this service is for

This service is intended for:

  • Applicants facing extended silence or unexplained delays

  • Individuals whose IRCC notes lacked meaningful detail

  • Files involving prior refusals or admissibility concerns

  • Applicants advised to review security screening activity

It may not be suitable if your application has not reached the background or screening stage, as CBSA may have limited or no records. Requesting GCMS notes does not affect the decision of your ongoing or future immigration application.

Ready to proceed

If you believe security or border screening may be affecting your file, this is the appropriate request.

You can order GCMS notes online securely, or review GCMS Notes from IRCC if you need insight into application assessment instead.

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