{"id":45517,"date":"2025-10-13T17:59:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T21:59:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/?post_type=knowledge-article&#038;p=45517"},"modified":"2026-03-15T18:47:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T22:47:49","slug":"codigos-de-status-do-glossario-de-notas-do-gcms-e-o-que-eles-significam","status":"publish","type":"knowledge-article","link":"https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/pt\/knowledge-article\/gcms-notes-glossary-status-codes-and-what-they-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"Como ler as anota\u00e7\u00f5es do GCMS: Gloss\u00e1rio, c\u00f3digos de status e seu significado"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-link-3-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px\">\n<p>To read your GCMS notes, start with the Application Status and Assessments block (Eligibility, Criminality, Medical, Info Sharing, Security). These five fields tell most of the story. Then read the officer Notes section for the latest entry. Each status field uses codes like &#8220;Passed,&#8221; &#8220;In Progress,&#8221; or &#8220;Review Required&#8221; to indicate where your application stands. This guide explains every field, code, and abbreviation you will see.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This guide is for applicants who have already received their GCMS notes and want to understand what each field, status, and officer note means in practice. Here&#8217;s the guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/knowledge-article\/what-to-do-after-receiving-your-gcms-notes\/\">what to do after receiving your GCMS notes<\/a><\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GCMS is IRCC\u2019s internal case management system. Think of it as a single file that stores your forms, documents, officer checklists, partner responses, and the final decision. Every action leaves a dated entry. If you know what each entry represents, you can tell where your case stands and what, if anything, you need to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t requested your notes yet, see <a href=\"\/knowledge-article\/everything-about-gcms-notes\/\">how GCMS notes work<\/a> and how to request them. Or, to see how GCMS notes look like, read our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/knowledge-article\/gcms-notes-sample\/\">sample GCMS notes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"WebApplication\",\n  \"name\": \"GCMS Notes Glossary & Code Lookup\",\n  \"description\": \"Search and look up any GCMS status code, acronym, or field meaning from your Canadian immigration GCMS notes. 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history, family relationships, or education credentials.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'AIP', name: 'Approval in Principle', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'A preliminary approval indicating your application meets initial requirements, but final checks (medicals, security) are still pending.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'AL', name: 'Authorization Letter', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'A letter issued by IRCC granting authorization, often related to work or study permits.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'AOR', name: 'Acknowledgement of Receipt', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'Confirmation that IRCC received your application. This is the first status update most applicants see.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'ATIP', name: 'Access to Information and Privacy', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'The federal law under which GCMS notes are requested. All GCMS note requests are ATIP requests.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'BDEC', name: 'Background Decision', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'An internal decision code related to background checks.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'BELA', name: 'Batch Email and Letter Application', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'An IRCC system used by visa officers to send bulk messages or letters to applicants.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'BGC', name: 'Background Check', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'A general term covering criminality, security, and info-sharing checks that confirm you are admissible to Canada.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'BIL', name: 'Biometrics Instruction Letter', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'A letter from IRCC instructing you to provide fingerprints and a photo at a designated location.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'CAIPS', name: 'Computer Assisted Immigration Processing System', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'The predecessor to GCMS. Some applicants and older resources still refer to \"CAIPS notes,\" but they mean the same thing as GCMS notes from IRCC.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'CBSA', name: 'Canada Border Services Agency', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'The agency responsible for border security, admissibility checks, and security screening. CBSA GCMS notes contain security and travel history information separate from IRCC.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'CEC', name: 'Canadian Experience Class', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'An Express Entry immigration stream for applicants with Canadian work experience.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'CIBIDS', name: 'Canadian Immigration Biometric Identification System', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'The system that stores and matches biometric data (fingerprints and photos) collected from immigration applicants.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'CMAU', name: 'Centralized Medical Admissibility Unit', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'The IRCC unit that reviews and processes medical examination results submitted by panel physicians.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'CoPR \/ eCoPR', name: 'Confirmation of Permanent Residence', cat: 'document', desc: 'The document issued to approved permanent residence applicants. eCoPR is the electronic version. You will see this in the Document Issuance section of your GCMS notes when your PR application is approved.', example: 'You may see: \"eCoPR issued\" in the Document Issuance block after Final: Approved.' },\n    { code: 'CPC', name: 'Case Processing Centre', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'An IRCC office that processes applications. CPC-Ottawa handles many PR applications centrally.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'CRS', name: 'Comprehensive Ranking System', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'The points-based system used to rank Express Entry candidates. Your CRS score is recorded in GCMS at ITA and e-APR stages.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'C-check', name: 'Comprehensive Security Check', cat: 'process', desc: 'A request sent to the security screening unit for a deeper background review. When you see \"C-check submitted\" in your notes, it means your file was referred for security screening. There is no fixed timeline for completion.', example: 'You may see: Notes entry saying \"C-check submitted for PA\" with Security: In Progress.' },\n    { code: 'Chinook 3+', name: 'IRCC Processing Interface', cat: 'process', desc: 'An internal IRCC tool used to organize, batch, and triage application reviews. A note mentioning Chinook does not mean an automated decision was made. An officer still reviews and signs off.', example: 'You may see: \"File processed with the assistance of Chinook 3+\".' },\n    { code: 'DM', name: 'Decision Made', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'A status indicating a decision has been made on your application. Check the Final field and Notes for whether it was approved or refused.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'ECAS', name: 'Electronic Client Application Status', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'IRCC\\'s online system where applicants can check basic status updates. GCMS notes provide far more detail than ECAS.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'EE', name: 'Express Entry', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'Canada\\'s online immigration application system for skilled workers. Manages applications under FSW, CEC, and FST programs.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'FCC', name: 'Five Country Conference', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'An info-sharing arrangement between Canada, the USA, UK, Australia, and New Zealand. These countries share immigration and security information. FCC lines appear under Info Sharing in your notes.', example: 'You may see: Info Sharing entries with Partner values like \"USA\", \"GBR\", \"AUS\", \"NZL\".' },\n    { code: 'FOSS', name: 'Field Operations Support System', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'A legacy IRCC database. Occasionally referenced in older GCMS entries.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'FST', name: 'Federal Skilled Trades', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'An Express Entry stream for applicants with experience in skilled trades.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'FSW', name: 'Federal Skilled Worker', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'An Express Entry stream for skilled workers with foreign work experience. The most common Express Entry program.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'H&C', name: 'Humanitarian and Compassionate', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'A type of application or consideration based on humanitarian and compassionate grounds when standard eligibility is not met.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'HIRV', name: 'Human or International Rights Violation', cat: 'field', desc: 'An assessment field in GCMS that flags potential involvement in human rights violations. Often blank for most applicants.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'IME', name: 'Immigration Medical Exam', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'The medical examination conducted by an IRCC-designated panel physician. Results are submitted directly to IRCC and appear in the Medical assessment field.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'IRCC', name: 'Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'The Canadian government department that processes immigration, refugee, and citizenship applications. IRCC GCMS notes contain officer assessments, eligibility reviews, and processing history.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'ITA', name: 'Invitation to Apply', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'An invitation issued to Express Entry candidates to submit a full permanent residence application. Your CRS score at ITA is recorded in GCMS.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'LMIA', name: 'Labour Market Impact Assessment', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'A document from Employment and Social Development Canada that an employer needs before hiring a foreign worker. LMIA numbers are validated in work permit GCMS notes.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'LOE', name: 'Letter of Explanation', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'A document you provide to explain discrepancies, gaps, or unusual circumstances in your application.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'NOC', name: 'National Occupational Classification', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'The system used to classify jobs in Canada. Your claimed NOC code is verified against your duties in the eligibility review. NOC 2021 is the current version.', example: 'You may see: Officer notes referencing \"NOC 2021\" and verifying job duties match.' },\n    { code: 'NRT', name: 'No Reportable Trace', cat: 'status', desc: 'A response from a partner agency (RCMP, FCC) indicating no concerning records were found in their systems. This is a positive result.', example: 'You may see: \"Biometrics \\u2013 RCMP: Received \\u2013 NRT\" meaning fingerprint search came back clean.' },\n    { code: 'OGD', name: 'Other Government Department', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'Biometrics captured at a location other than a VAC, such as a Service Canada office or Passport Office.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'PA', name: 'Principal Applicant', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'The main applicant in an immigration application. In family applications, dependents are listed separately as \"DEP\".', example: '' },\n    { code: 'PFL', name: 'Procedural Fairness Letter', cat: 'process', desc: 'A letter from IRCC giving you a chance to respond to concerns before a refusal decision is made. PFLs have a deadline, usually 7 to 30 days. Missing the deadline can result in refusal.', example: 'You may see: \"PFL sent. Client has 7 days to provide a response.\" This requires immediate action.' },\n    { code: 'PNP', name: 'Provincial Nominee Program', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'A program where Canadian provinces and territories nominate individuals for permanent residence based on local labour market needs.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'PPR', name: 'Passport Request', cat: 'process', desc: 'A request from IRCC asking you to submit your passport so a visa can be stamped or issued. This typically means your application has been approved.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'PReVU', name: 'Pre-verification Utility', cat: 'process', desc: 'An internal IRCC tool used to cross-check identity and documents. It is a verification step, not a decision.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'R10', name: 'Completeness Check', cat: 'process', desc: 'The initial check where IRCC confirms all required forms, fees, and documents are present before processing begins. Your GCMS notes are only available after R10 is passed.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'R87.1', name: 'IRPR Section 87.1', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'The regulation that sets minimum requirements for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'RPRF', name: 'Right of Permanent Residence Fee', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'The fee paid for permanent residence. \"RPRF: Complete\" in your notes means the fee has been paid.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'TFW', name: 'Temporary Foreign Worker', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'A subcategory tag that appears in some PR files when the applicant held a work permit.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'TRV', name: 'Temporary Resident Visa', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'A visitor visa. TRV applications are assessed for purpose of travel, ties to home country, financial capacity, and immigration history.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'UCI', name: 'Unique Client Identifier', cat: 'field', desc: 'Your permanent client number in the IRCC system. An 8 or 10 digit number that identifies you across all applications. Each person in a family application has their own UCI.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'UGI \/ Party ID', name: 'Unique GCMS ID', cat: 'field', desc: 'An internal identifier for a person or party in the GCMS system.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'VAC', name: 'Visa Application Centre', cat: 'acronym', desc: 'A designated location where you provide biometrics (fingerprints and photo). VAC locations are operated by third parties on behalf of IRCC.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'V-1', name: 'Visitor Visa Counterfoil', cat: 'document', desc: 'The category code for a visitor visa counterfoil (sticker) placed in your passport. Appears in the Document Issuance section when a visitor visa is approved.', example: '' },\n\n    \/\/ \u2500\u2500 Status Codes \u2500\u2500\n    { code: 'In Progress', name: 'Application or assessment is actively being processed', cat: 'status', desc: 'Indicates that work is underway on this part of your application. This is not a refusal signal. Multiple assessment fields can show \"In Progress\" simultaneously because checks run in parallel.', example: 'You may see: \"Security: In Progress\" while \"Eligibility: Passed\". This is normal and does not require action.' },\n    { code: 'Passed', name: 'Assessment completed with a positive result', cat: 'status', desc: 'The check or assessment was completed and no issues were found. Specific variants include \"Passed \\u2013 Bio\" (fingerprints cleared) and just \"Passed\" (general clearance).', example: 'You may see: \"Criminality: Passed \\u2013 Bio\" meaning fingerprints were searched and came back clean.' },\n    { code: 'Passed \\u2013 Bio', name: 'Biometric check cleared', cat: 'status', desc: 'Your fingerprint search through the RCMP returned no reportable trace. This supports the Criminality assessment passing.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'Review Required', name: 'Officer needs to take a closer look', cat: 'status', desc: 'An analyst or system could not fully confirm something from your documents, so it has been flagged for an officer to review more closely. This is not a refusal. It is a request for a closer look.', example: 'You may see: \"Eligibility: Review Required\" with a note saying \"duties not verified for NOC\".' },\n    { code: 'Not Started', name: 'Assessment has not begun', cat: 'status', desc: 'This check has not been initiated yet. Common early in processing before all assessments are triggered.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'Met', name: 'Requirements met', cat: 'status', desc: 'You meet the requirements for this assessment. Similar to \"Passed\" but used in specific eligibility contexts.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'Complete', name: 'Check finished', cat: 'status', desc: 'The check is finished. In the context of Info Sharing, \"Complete\" means partner responses have been received.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'Complete \\u2013 Not Reviewed', name: 'Response received but not yet reviewed by officer', cat: 'status', desc: 'A partner system sent a response and GCMS logged it, but an officer or automated check has not yet marked it as reviewed. The high-level status may still show \"In Progress\" until review is done.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'Ready to be Assessed', name: 'Queued for officer review', cat: 'status', desc: 'A response or check result is in the queue waiting for an officer to review it. No action required from you.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'No Fingerprints', name: 'Partner country had no fingerprints on file', cat: 'status', desc: 'The partner country in the Five Country Conference did not have your fingerprints, so only your name and date of birth were checked. Common if you have never given prints in that country.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'Cancelled', name: 'Entry was replaced or withdrawn', cat: 'status', desc: 'A previous entry was cancelled and replaced with a new one. In the Security field, a \"Cancelled\" entry followed by a new \"In Progress\" entry usually means the original referral was replaced with a corrected one. This is not a negative decision.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'Approved', name: 'Application approved', cat: 'status', desc: 'Your application has been approved. This appears in the Final field and in App Status Reason. Check Document Issuance for visa or eCoPR details.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'Refused', name: 'Application refused', cat: 'status', desc: 'Your application was refused. Check the officer Notes section and the refusal letter for detailed reasons. The Notes section contains the officer\\u2019s reasoning.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'Received \\u2013 NRT', name: 'RCMP search returned no trace', cat: 'status', desc: 'Your fingerprints were searched through the RCMP database and returned No Reportable Trace. This is a clean result that supports Criminality passing.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'Received \\u2013 IMM', name: 'RCMP matched to immigration records only', cat: 'status', desc: 'Your prints matched existing immigration records only (not criminal). This is a normal result and is not a concern.', example: '' },\n\n    \/\/ \u2500\u2500 Fields \u2500\u2500\n    { code: 'App Status', name: 'Application Status', cat: 'field', desc: 'Whether your file is active or closed. Values are \"Open\" (still being processed) or \"Closed\" (decision made). Always check App Status Reason for context.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'App Status Reason', name: 'Reason for application status', cat: 'field', desc: 'A short reason paired with App Status. Common values: \"In Progress\" (still processing), \"Approved\" (accepted), \"Refused\" (denied). For the detailed reasoning, check the officer Notes section.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'Eligibility', name: 'Program eligibility assessment', cat: 'assessment', desc: 'Whether you meet the rules for your specific program. For visitor visas, this covers purpose of travel, ties, and funds. For Express Entry, it covers CRS points, NOC duties, education, and work experience. Values: Passed, Review Required, Met, Not Started.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'Criminality', name: 'Criminal background check', cat: 'assessment', desc: 'RCMP and police certificate checks. \"Passed \\u2013 Bio\" means biometrics search came back clean. If police certificates are unreadable or expired, IRCC will request new ones.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'Medical', name: 'Medical examination assessment', cat: 'assessment', desc: 'The result of your immigration medical exam. \"Passed\" means a panel physician submitted results and IRCC accepted them. Medical results have a validity date; if processing takes too long, you may be asked to redo the exam.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'Info Sharing', name: 'Five Country Conference checks', cat: 'assessment', desc: 'IRCC checks with partner countries (USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand) to confirm identity and flag admissibility issues. This often stays \"In Progress\" for weeks and can continue after other assessments have passed. That is normal.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'Security', name: 'Security screening assessment', cat: 'assessment', desc: 'A deeper background check that usually starts after eligibility looks good. Conducted by CBSA or CSIS. \"In Progress\" after a \"C-check submitted\" note means your file was sent to the screening unit. There is no set timeline and nothing to upload unless IRCC contacts you.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'Final', name: 'Final decision', cat: 'assessment', desc: 'The overall decision on your application. Values: Approved, Refused, Not Started. Once all assessments clear, \"Final: Approved\" appears, followed by document issuance.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'RPRF Status', name: 'Right of Permanent Residence Fee status', cat: 'field', desc: '\"Complete\" means the PR fee has been paid. This field appears in permanent residence applications only.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'Cost Recovery', name: 'Application fee status', cat: 'field', desc: '\"Complete\" means your application fees have been received and processed.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'Document Issuance', name: 'Visa or document printing details', cat: 'field', desc: 'Contains details about the visa counterfoil, eCoPR, or other documents issued after approval. Includes validity dates, number of entries, and print queue information.', example: '' },\n\n    \/\/ \u2500\u2500 Note Labels \u2500\u2500\n    { code: 'EE Eligibility', name: 'Express Entry Eligibility Note', cat: 'process', desc: 'A note label used by officers or analysts reviewing Express Entry eligibility. These notes contain the clearest reasoning about whether your CRS points, work experience, and NOC duties were verified.', example: 'You may see: \"EE Eligibility: A11.2 met, Eligibility passed\" or \"Review Required due to duties not verified\".' },\n    { code: 'Case Analyst', name: 'Case Analyst Note', cat: 'process', desc: 'Notes from an IRCC case analyst who reviews applications before an officer makes a final decision. Analysts can recommend a result, but the officer finalizes it.', example: '' },\n    { code: 'Adm\/Security', name: 'Admissibility and Security Note', cat: 'process', desc: 'Notes related to security referrals and admissibility checks. 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These five fields tell most of the story: <em>Eligibility, Criminality, Medical, Info Sharing, Security.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check <strong>NOTES<\/strong> for the narrative. Look for the latest officer note and labels like <em>EE Eligibility, Adm\/Security, General<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check <strong>DOCUMENT ISSUANCE<\/strong> for visas, eCOPR, or counterfoils.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who and what appears in your GCMS file<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Your file<\/strong> holds the application form data, uploads, and fees. It has identifiers like <strong>UCI<\/strong> (Unique Client Identifier, also called a client ID) and the <strong>Application number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IRCC roles<\/strong> include intake clerks, case analysts, program assistants, and decision\u2011making officers. You will see their work in <strong>NOTES<\/strong> labels such as <em>EE Eligibility<\/em>, <em>Adm\/Security<\/em>, or <em>General<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Partner systems<\/strong> include the RCMP and the Five Country Conference partners (Info sharing with the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada). Their replies are populated under <strong>Criminality<\/strong>, <strong>Info Sharing<\/strong>, and <strong>Security<\/strong> blocks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What each processing stage looks like in GCMS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is the typical path, with examples of what you will see in GCMS at each step. Streams vary, but the pattern is consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Intake and completeness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IRCC registers the file, checks that required forms and fees are present, and triggers first tasks like biometrics and medicals when applicable.<br><em>What you&#8217;ll see in GCMS notes:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>App Status: <\/strong>Open<strong>, App Status Reason: <\/strong>In Progress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost Recovery: Complete<\/strong> and fee lines like <strong>RPRF: Complete<\/strong> for PR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>System <strong>NOTES<\/strong> confirming UCI, consent, and basic metadata<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For EE, an intake note with CRS and lock\u2011in date<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Biometrics and identity capture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You give fingerprints and a photo once per validity period. GCMS records these as where and when, then runs searches.<br><em><em>What you&#8217;ll see in GCMS notes<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Biometrics \u2013 RCMP<\/strong> sub\u2011activity with statuses such as <strong>Received \u2013 NRT<\/strong> or <strong>Received \u2013 IMM<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Criminality: Passed \u2013 Bio<\/strong> once the fingerprint search returns clean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enrolment details like <strong>VAC<\/strong> or <strong>OGD<\/strong>, capture quality, and any finger exceptions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Eligibility review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IRCC verifies you meet the program rules. For TRV this covers purpose of travel, ties, funds, and history. For Express Entry it covers A11.2, points, job duties vs NOC, education, and work experience. Analysts can recommend a result and an officer finalizes it.<br><em><em>What you&#8217;ll see in GCMS notes<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eligibility: Passed<\/strong> or <strong>Review Required<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EE Eligibility<\/strong> or <strong>Case Analyst<\/strong> notes explaining the reasoning, for example, duties not verified or A11.2 met<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document references by eDoc number and web checks on employers or schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Admissibility checks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are parallel background checks that confirm you are admissible to Canada. They include Criminality, Medical, Info Sharing, and Security. They do not always finish in order and they can continue after eligibility is done.<br><em><em>What you&#8217;ll see in GCMS notes<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Medical: Passed<\/strong> with validity dates and IME numbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Criminality: Passed<\/strong> or <strong>Passed \u2013 Bio<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Info Sharing: In Progress, Complete, NRT, No Fingerprints<\/strong> with FCC partner lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security: In Progress<\/strong> once referred, sometimes with <strong>Security Screening Type: Comprehensive<\/strong> and <strong>Received by CBSA SI<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Fairness step (if concerns exist)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the officer has serious concerns that could lead to refusal, you get a <strong>PFL<\/strong> with a deadline to respond.<br><em><em>What you&#8217;ll see in GCMS notes<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NOTES: General<\/strong> stating <em>PFL sent. Client has X days to respond.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The letter appears in your account outside GCMS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Finalization and documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When all required checks are cleared, the officer makes a decision and issues documents. TRVs receive a counterfoil in the passport. PR applicants receive eCOPR or CoPR.<br><em><em>What you&#8217;ll see in GCMS notes<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Final: Approved<\/strong> then <strong>App Status: Closed, Reason: Approved<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DOCUMENT ISSUANCE<\/strong> block with visa or eCOPR details, including validity and where it was printed or issued<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why some GCMS statuses stay \u201cIn Progress\u201d at the same time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Background lines can remain <strong>In Progress<\/strong> while others are <strong>Passed<\/strong>. For example, <strong>Info Sharing<\/strong> can still show <strong>In Progress<\/strong> even after <strong>Medical: Passed<\/strong> and <strong>Eligibility: Passed<\/strong>. That is normal and usually requires no action from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>Security<\/strong> entry marked <strong>Cancelled<\/strong> followed by a new <strong>In Progress<\/strong> entry usually means the original referral was replaced with a corrected one, not that the case is refused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to read dates and decide if you must act<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the <strong>Updated Date<\/strong> on each block to see the most recent movement, not just the top\u2011page dates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for <strong>Due Date<\/strong> fields, which drive IRCC reminders. If your note or request has a due date, act before it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you receive a <strong>PFL<\/strong> or a request letter in your account, that is your cue to respond. Otherwise, most background statuses do not require uploads or emails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How GCMS entries vary between visa and PR files<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Visitor, study, and work<\/strong> files often show a <strong>Counterfoil<\/strong> entry when approved and then close quickly. While, <strong>Express Entry<\/strong> files show detailed eligibility notes, multiple info\u2011sharing lines, and explicit A11.2 language. They usually finalize after <strong>Security<\/strong> clears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GCMS-notes-sample1.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GCMS-notes-sample1-791x1024.png\" alt=\"GCMS notes processing time sample\" class=\"wp-image-39251\" style=\"width:791px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GCMS-notes-sample1-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GCMS-notes-sample1-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GCMS-notes-sample1-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GCMS-notes-sample1-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GCMS-notes-sample1-370x479.png 370w, https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GCMS-notes-sample1-840x1087.png 840w, https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GCMS-notes-sample1-410x531.png 410w, https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GCMS-notes-sample1-600x777.png 600w, https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GCMS-notes-sample1.png 1545w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Status fields you will see often in your GCMS notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a quick table, followed by explainers with examples so you can map what you see in GCMS to real\u2011world steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Field<\/th><th>Examples you will see<\/th><th>What it means<\/th><th>What to do as an applicant<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>App Status<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Open, Closed<\/em><\/td><td>Whether the file is active. Closed after approval or refusal.<\/td><td>If Closed and <em>Approved<\/em>, watch for issuance details. If Closed with a refusal, review notes and letter.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>App Status Reason<\/strong><\/td><td><em>In Progress, Approved, Refused<\/em><\/td><td>A short reason tied to App Status.<\/td><td>Context only, rely on Assessments and Notes for the why.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Passed, Review Required, Met, Not Started<\/em><\/td><td>Program fit, documents, points. In Express Entry, includes A11.2 checks.<\/td><td>If <em>Review Required<\/em>, read the EE Eligibility or Case Analyst notes and supply missing clarity at the next request.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Criminality<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Passed, Passed \u2013 Bio, In Progress<\/em><\/td><td>RCMP or police checks. <em>Passed \u2013 Bio<\/em> means biometrics search came back clean.<\/td><td>Usually passive. If police certs were requested, ensure they are valid and readable.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Medical<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Passed<\/em><\/td><td>IRCC medical assessment result.<\/td><td>None unless re\u2011medical is requested.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Info Sharing<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Complete, In Progress, NRT, No Fingerprints<\/em><\/td><td>Five Country Conference checks with partners. <em>NRT<\/em> means No Reportable Trace.<\/td><td>Wait. This runs in the background.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security<\/strong><\/td><td><em>In Progress, Not Started, Passed, Cancelled<\/em><\/td><td>CSIS or CBSA screening. <em>Cancelled<\/em> can mean a duplicate screening request was replaced.<\/td><td>Internal step. No documents to submit unless asked.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Final<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Approved, Refused, Not Started<\/em><\/td><td>Final decision.<\/td><td>If Approved, see Document Issuance. If Refused, see refusal grounds and notes.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explainers with examples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of this as the program rules checklist. For a visitor visa, it is about purpose of travel, ties, funds, and history. For Express Entry, it is CRS points, claimed work experience, education, and whether section A11.2 is met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Review Required<\/strong><\/em> means an officer or analyst could not fully confirm a point from the documents. Example, a job letter does not list duties, so the analyst flags it for an officer to read more closely. It is not a refusal. It is a request for a closer look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Criminality<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This uses your fingerprints and any police certificates. When you see <em><strong>Passed \u2013 Bio<\/strong><\/em>, it means your fingerprints were searched and there was no record that affects admissibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If police certificates are unreadable, expired, or missing, the notes will say so and IRCC will ask for a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Passed<\/strong><\/em> means a panel physician submitted results and IRCC accepted them. A validity date will appear. If a file is still processing when medicals expire, IRCC may ask you to do them again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Info Sharing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>IRCC checks with trusted partner countries. This is to confirm identity and any issues that could affect admissibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might see <em><strong>In Progress<\/strong><\/em> for weeks. That is normal. It often continues after Eligibility or Medical have already passed because these checks run in parallel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a deeper screening that starts after eligibility looks good. If you see <em><strong>Security: In Progress<\/strong><\/em> and a note like <em><strong>C\u2011check submitted<\/strong><\/em>, it means the file was sent to the screening unit. There is no set timeline and there is nothing to upload unless IRCC contacts you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once all the above are cleared, <em><strong>Final: Approved<\/strong><\/em> appears, then the document is issued. If refused, the notes explain the reasons and the letter lists the legal grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common short codes and acronyms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Code<\/th><th>Long form<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>UCI<\/strong><\/td><td>Unique Client Identifier<\/td><td>Your permanent client number.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>UGI \/ Party ID<\/strong><\/td><td>Unique GCMS ID<\/td><td>Internal identifier for a person or party.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>VAC<\/strong><\/td><td>Visa Application Centre<\/td><td>Location where biometrics were taken.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>OGD<\/strong><\/td><td>Other Government Department<\/td><td>Biometrics captured at a non\u2011VAC, for example a Service Canada or Passport Office.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>V\u20111<\/strong><\/td><td>Counterfoil category<\/td><td>Visitor visa printed in passport.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>TRV<\/strong><\/td><td>Temporary Resident Visa<\/td><td>Visitor category.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CEC<\/strong><\/td><td>Canadian Experience Class<\/td><td>Express Entry stream.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>TFW<\/strong><\/td><td>Temporary Foreign Worker<\/td><td>Subcategory tag in some PR files.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RPRF<\/strong><\/td><td>Right of Permanent Residence Fee<\/td><td>PR fee. <em>Complete<\/em> means paid.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>A11.2<\/strong><\/td><td>IRPR s.11.2 check<\/td><td>For Express Entry, CRS points must be valid at ITA and at e\u2011APR. <em>A11.2 met<\/em> means passed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>R87.1<\/strong><\/td><td>IRPR s.87.1<\/td><td>CEC minimum requirements rule.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>FCC<\/strong><\/td><td>Five Country Conference<\/td><td>Info sharing with USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PFL<\/strong><\/td><td>Procedural Fairness Letter<\/td><td>IRCC asks you to respond to concerns before refusal.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PReVU<\/strong><\/td><td>Pre\u2011verification utility<\/td><td>Internal identity and document cross\u2011check.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>C\u2011check<\/strong><\/td><td>Comprehensive security check<\/td><td>Request sent for security screening.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Chinook 3+<\/strong><\/td><td>Processing interface<\/td><td>IRCC tool used to triage and finalize, the decision is still by an officer.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biometrics and RCMP lines explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your fingerprints and photo are enrolled once per validity period. GCMS then shows sub\u2011activities that record how those prints were searched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the common lines mean<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Received \u2013 NRT<\/strong>: Your fingerprints were searched with the RCMP query and there was <strong>No Reportable Trace<\/strong>. This supports Criminality passing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Received \u2013 IMM<\/strong>: The system matched your prints to existing immigration records only. This is fine and is not a criminal hit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Fingerprints<\/strong>: A partner system did not have prints to search, so only your name and date of birth were used for that check.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete \u2013 Not Reviewed<\/strong>: A response came back and is waiting for an officer or automated check to log the result.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ready to be Assessed<\/strong>: The response is queued for an officer to clear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An example from a real note<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-plain\"><em>Criminality: Passed \u2013 Bio<\/em> and a sub\u2011activity <em>Biometrics \u2013 RCMP, Received \u2013 NRT<\/em><br>means the RCMP fingerprint search found nothing reportable. You do not need to send anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fingerprint exceptions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If some fingers could not be captured, GCMS lists them under <strong>FINGERPRINT EXCEPTIONS<\/strong>. This is a capture note, not a refusal risk. Quality marked <strong>Good<\/strong> is typical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Info sharing statuses you may see<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IRCC has data sharing arrangements with partner countries often called the Five Country Conference. The goal is to confirm identity and flag issues that could affect entry. This is automated for the most part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Status<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><th>What it looks like in practice<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>NRT<\/strong><\/td><td>No Reportable Trace returned by a partner.<\/td><td>A clean response based on the query sent.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Complete, Not Reviewed<\/strong><\/td><td>A partner sent a response and GCMS logged it, an officer or system has not marked it as reviewed yet.<\/td><td>You might still see <em>In Progress<\/em> at the high level until an officer reviews it through.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ready to be Assessed<\/strong><\/td><td>Response is waiting in a queue for review.<\/td><td>No action required from you.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>No Fingerprints<\/strong><\/td><td>The partner did not have fingerprints to search, so only name and date of birth were checked.<\/td><td>Common where you have never given prints in that partner country.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Additional Info Not Requested<\/strong><\/td><td>No extra details were asked by the partner.<\/td><td>Routine.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you see <strong>Info Sharing: In Progress<\/strong> with entries like <strong>Biometric, FCC, Complete, Not Reviewed<\/strong>, it means partner systems have replied, the information is in your file, and IRCC still needs to mark the response as processed. This stage often continues while the applicant has already passed other stages like Eligibility or Medical. It does not block your file by itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security screening lines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Security screening is a separate, deeper background check. It usually starts after eligibility looks good. There is no document you can submit to speed this up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you&#8217;ll see in GCMS notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Security: In Progress<\/strong> after a note like <strong>C\u2011check submitted<\/strong>. This indicates a referral to the screening unit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security Screening Type: Comprehensive<\/strong> with <strong>Received by CBSA SI<\/strong>. This confirms the handoff to the screening partner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>Security<\/strong> entry marked <strong>Cancelled<\/strong>, followed by a new <strong>In Progress<\/strong> entry. This often means the first request was replaced with a new workflow or a corrected referral. It is not a negative decision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What this means for you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There is no fixed timeline. Files can remain in Security for weeks or months depending on the depth required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You do not need to upload anything unless IRCC explicitly asks. Keep your passport and contact details valid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Document issuance, counterfoils and close\u2011out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For temporary visas you will see <strong>DOCUMENT ISSUANCE<\/strong> with a <strong>Counterfoil \/ Vignette<\/strong> and details like <strong># of Entries: MULTIPLE, Valid To<\/strong>, print queue, and <strong>Sent Date<\/strong>. When issued, <strong>App Status<\/strong> becomes <strong>Closed<\/strong> with <strong>Approved<\/strong> as the reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For PR files, finalization appears as eCOPR or CoPR document creation, then <strong>Final: Approved<\/strong> and <strong>App Status: Closed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a full list of counterfoil codes and what each one means, see <a href=\"https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/knowledge-article\/types-of-canadian-visas-and-counterfoil-codes\/\">Canadian visa types and counterfoil codes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-gcms-notes-request wp-block-embed-gcms-notes-request\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"qOxAIBrEuE\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/knowledge-article\/types-of-canadian-visas-and-counterfoil-codes\/\">Canadian Visa Types and Counterfoil Codes<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Canadian Visa Types and Counterfoil Codes&#8221; &#8212; GCMS Notes Request\" src=\"https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/knowledge-article\/types-of-canadian-visas-and-counterfoil-codes\/embed\/#?secret=yDOf22QbJy#?secret=qOxAIBrEuE\" data-secret=\"qOxAIBrEuE\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notes, labels and how to interpret them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>EE Eligibility<\/strong> or <strong>Case Analyst<\/strong> notes give the clearest reasoning. Example lines: <em>A11.2 met, Eligibility passed<\/em>, or <em>Review Required due to duties not verified<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adm\/Security<\/strong> notes often include <strong><em>DO NOT DISCLOSE<\/em><\/strong>. These are internal routing notes about security requests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>General<\/strong> notes capture contact centre tickets, triage, system entries, or a <strong>PFL<\/strong> instruction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Always read the most recent note first and align it to the Assessments block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you understand what each GCMS field means, the next section translates that knowledge into action. You will see which lines demand immediate attention and which ones are routine. We cover common \u201cdo I need to worry?\u201d scenarios, how to respond to time\u2011sensitive requests like PFLs, and simple checks to keep your file moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What sample lines mean, with examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example 1: TRV approved<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility: Passed, Criminality: Passed \u2013 Bio, Info Sharing: Complete, Final: Approved<\/strong>, plus <strong>DOCUMENT ISSUANCE<\/strong> with a <strong>Counterfoil<\/strong> entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What it means<\/strong>: Your visitor visa was approved and printed. The <strong>Counterfoil<\/strong> section lists the visa number, number of entries, validity, and where it was printed. <strong>App Status: Closed<\/strong> with <strong>Reason: Approved<\/strong> confirms the case is finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For visitor visa specifics, see <a href=\"https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/knowledge-article\/gcms-notes-for-visitor-visa\/\">GCMS notes for visitor visa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-gcms-notes-request wp-block-embed-gcms-notes-request\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"eo8x5DnDJu\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/knowledge-article\/gcms-notes-for-visitor-visa\/\">GCMS Notes for Visitor Visa<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;GCMS Notes for Visitor Visa&#8221; &#8212; GCMS Notes Request\" src=\"https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/knowledge-article\/gcms-notes-for-visitor-visa\/embed\/#?secret=DW4EgS5lyb#?secret=eo8x5DnDJu\" data-secret=\"eo8x5DnDJu\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example 2: Express Entry at mid to late stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility: Passed, Criminality: Passed, Medical: Passed, Info Sharing: In Progress, Security: In Progress<\/strong>, with notes like <strong>C\u2011check submitted for PA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What it means<\/strong>: You cleared program rules, medicals, and basic background checks. IRCC is waiting for partner responses and security screening to finish. Nothing is required from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Express Entry specifics, see our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/knowledge-article\/gcms-notes-express-entry\/\">GCMS notes for Express Entry<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-gcms-notes-request wp-block-embed-gcms-notes-request\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"HO1pkgcge5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/knowledge-article\/gcms-notes-express-entry\/\">GCMS Notes for Express Entry<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;GCMS Notes for Express Entry&#8221; &#8212; GCMS Notes Request\" src=\"https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/knowledge-article\/gcms-notes-express-entry\/embed\/#?secret=c0C4XgoLSV#?secret=HO1pkgcge5\" data-secret=\"HO1pkgcge5\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example 3: Review Required on eligibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility: Review Required<\/strong> and an <strong>EE Eligibility<\/strong> note saying duties were not verified for a job period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What it means<\/strong>: An analyst could not confirm that the job duties match the claimed NOC. An officer will take a closer look. IRCC may request clarifications or more documents. If you are proactively preparing, gather stronger letters, pay records, or supervisor contacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example 4: PFL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PFL sent. Client has 7 days to provide a response.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What it means<\/strong>: IRCC has concerns that could lead to a refusal. You must reply by the deadline with documents and a clear explanation. Missing the deadline can result in refusal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example 5: Chinook processing note<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>File processed with the assistance of Chinook 3+<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What it means<\/strong>: An IRCC tool was used to organize or batch certain review steps. An officer still reviewed and signed off on the decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interpreting progress by program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TRV example<\/strong><br>A file showing <em>Eligibility: Passed, Criminality: Passed \u2013 Bio, Info Sharing: Complete, Final: Approved<\/em> and a <strong>Counterfoil<\/strong> entry means the visa is issued. <em>App Status: Closed, Reason: Approved<\/em> will follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Express Entry CEC example<\/strong><br><em>Eligibility: Passed, Criminality: Passed, Medical: Passed, Info Sharing: In Progress, Security: In Progress<\/em> with notes like <em>C\u2011check submitted<\/em> is a common mid\u2011to\u2011late stage. Finalization waits for security to clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to tell what requires your action vs what is routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this section as a triage guide. If a GCMS entry is marked urgent below, act promptly. Routine entries usually require no action unless a due date is specified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Urgent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PFL present with a deadline<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Officer has concerns that could lead to refusal.<br><em>What to do<\/em>: Reply before the deadline with a short cover note and numbered evidence. If unclear, ask for a brief extension and explain why. Keep it factual.<br>For next steps, see <a href=\"https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/knowledge-article\/what-to-do-after-receiving-your-gcms-notes\/\">what to do after receiving your GCMS notes<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document request with a due date<\/strong><br>Examples: police certificate, schedule A, re\u2011medical, updated passport, biometrics.<br><em>What to do<\/em>: Upload within the window. If you cannot obtain it in time, upload proof of request and a note explaining expected timing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medical expiring while file is near final<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Validity is about to lapse.<br><em>What to do<\/em>: If IRCC issued a re\u2011medical request, book it. If not, wait. Do not book on your own unless asked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passport validity expiring soon for TRV<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Counterfoil validity cannot exceed passport validity.<br><em>What to do<\/em>: Renew early to avoid a short\u2011dated visa when requested.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Representative removal or change needed<\/strong><br><em>Meaning<\/em>: Wrong rep in application can slow communication.<br><em>What to do<\/em>: File the correct Use of Representative form and notify through the account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Routine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Info Sharing: In Progress or Complete, Not Reviewed<\/strong><br>Normal background step. It can remain open after Eligibility or Medical are passed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security: In Progress<\/strong><br>Deeper screening underway. No uploads help unless IRCC asks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chinook 3+ note<\/strong><br>Processing tool reference only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duplicate Security entry cancelled then re\u2011issued<\/strong><br>Usually a workflow correction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to send a webform<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A due date is imminent and you cannot submit the document in time. Provide proof of attempts and request a short extension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You uploaded a requested item but the slot or status did not update after a reasonable time. Include the date, file number, and what you uploaded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact details changed. Provide the new phone or email and keep it consistent with your account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick A to Z glossary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>A11.2<\/strong>: Express Entry points validity rule at ITA and e\u2011APR.<br><strong>Adm\/Biometric<\/strong>: Label for operational biometric entries.<br><strong>App Status Reason<\/strong>: Short reason that pairs with App Status, for example <em>In Progress, Approved<\/em>.<br><strong>Case Type: 0<\/strong>: Internal default where a specific sub\u2011type is not set on that screen.<br><strong>CEC<\/strong>: Canadian Experience Class.<br><strong>Chinook 3+<\/strong>: IRCC interface used to review batches, officer still signs off.<br><strong>Counterfoil Category V\u20111<\/strong>: Visitor visa counterfoil. (<a href=\"https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/knowledge-article\/types-of-canadian-visas-and-counterfoil-codes\/\">Read other Canadian visa types and Counterfoil codes here<\/a>)<br><strong>CPC\u2011Ottawa<\/strong>: Centralized PR processing centre.<br><strong>FOSS<\/strong>: Legacy system reference.<br><strong>HIRV<\/strong>: High\u2011risk visa indicator category. Often blank.<br><strong>In Progress<\/strong>: Work is underway on that assessment, not a refusal signal.<br><strong>NOC 2021<\/strong>: Current occupation classification version.<br><strong>NRT<\/strong>: No Reportable Trace returned from a biometric or info\u2011sharing search.<br><strong>OGD<\/strong>: Other Government Department capture point for biometrics.<br><strong>PFL<\/strong>: Procedural Fairness Letter requesting a response before a negative decision.<br><strong>PReVU verified<\/strong>: Identity or document pre\u2011verification complete.<br><strong>RPRF Complete<\/strong>: PR right\u2011of\u2011permanent\u2011residence fee paid.<br><strong>Security Screening \u2013 Comprehensive<\/strong>: Full scope security referral.<br><strong>VAC<\/strong>: Visa Application Centre where biometrics were enrolled.<br><strong>V\u20111<\/strong>: Visitor counterfoil code that prints on the visa.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771794545443\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What does &#8220;Eligibility: Review Required&#8221; mean in GCMS notes?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Review Required means an officer or analyst could not fully confirm a point from your documents. It is not a refusal. It signals that someone will take a closer look at that specific criterion. Gather stronger supporting documents in case IRCC requests them.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771794594623\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What does &#8220;Info Sharing: In Progress&#8221; mean?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">This means IRCC is checking your information with partner countries through the Five Country Conference. It often stays &#8220;In Progress&#8221; even after other checks like Eligibility and Medical have passed. It runs in the background and usually does not require any action from you.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771794617647\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What does &#8220;Security: Cancelled&#8221; mean in GCMS notes?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A Cancelled security entry followed by a new In Progress entry usually means IRCC replaced the original screening request with a corrected one. It does not mean IRCC refused your application. It is an internal workflow correction.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771794639132\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What should I do if I see a PFL (Procedural Fairness Letter) in my notes?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A PFL means the officer has concerns that could lead to refusal. You must respond before the deadline with documents and a clear explanation that addresses each concern. Missing the deadline can result in a refusal.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771794652445\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How often should I order GCMS notes to check my application?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There is no limit on how often you can order. However, since each request takes 15 to 35 days, ordering every 2 to 3 months gives you meaningful updates without overlap.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need help reading your notes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a line\u2011by\u2011line readout or a response plan for a <strong>PFL<\/strong> or <strong>Review Required<\/strong>, a focused review of your GCMS notes by an independent professional can save time. Contact us to learn more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/gcmsnotesrequest.ca\/product\/gcms-notes-review-service\/\">GCMS Notes Review Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This guide is informational. 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