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CEC2023

Star Member
Jan 24, 2023
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I am AOR 25, and I have everything completed except Security, which is in progress. And I have PVO Sydney and SVO Ottawa. I don't think they are just slow, security is a 1 hour thing compared to what they have already completed, I wonder why it's taking so long for this final step. Security has been in progress since Feb 28.
Not sure what you mean by 'security is a 1 hour thing' but officially it can take up to 110 days since Eligibility passed.

Does anybody know what they look at when they are checking security?
https://www.getgcms.com/blog/what-is-security-screening-comprehensive-guide/
 

jvcaunin

Hero Member
Feb 23, 2016
255
218
I see too many people getting stuck at Security/Background Check. What is happening, seriously? I thought IRCC reduced processing times from 16 mos to 12 mos? Feels like the processing times are getting worse compared to the previous months.
 

japjyotsingh111

Full Member
Mar 14, 2023
24
33
I see too many people getting stuck at Security/Background Check. What is happening, seriously? I thought IRCC reduced processing times from 16 mos to 12 mos? Feels like the processing times are getting worse compared to the previous months.
I think the main reason is their batch processing policy, which is the worst thing.
I have everything completed in tracker since March 3 but there is nothing.
Called ircc on March 13th and got the same old reply, everything is complete and your file is in final stages.
Today i saw an update in tracker, showing march 13 - we have received your enquiry.
Don’t know if its cz I called ircc or something else.
 

jvcaunin

Hero Member
Feb 23, 2016
255
218
I think the main reason is their batch processing policy, which is the worst thing.
I have everything completed in tracker since March 3 but there is nothing.
Called ircc on March 13th and got the same old reply, everything is complete and your file is in final stages.
Today i saw an update in tracker, showing march 13 - we have received your enquiry.
Don’t know if its cz I called ircc or something else.
Isn't it kinda too long for batch processing? Like most October and November AORs from Sydney/Ottawa VOs are stuck with Security.
 

agentorange_

Star Member
Mar 9, 2023
81
60
Guys, I just caught a ghost update in my GC portal. Nothing changed though. This is my 2nd GU after 30th of Jan GU. Hope for PVO Ottawa and SVO Sydney gang!! *fingers crossed*

Edit: just realized my background check went back to "We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information." It previously said it was in progress
 
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ch5am

Full Member
Jul 3, 2015
27
24
Guys, I just caught a ghost update in my GC portal. Nothing changed though. This is my 2nd GU after 30th of Jan GU. Hope for PVO Ottawa and SVO Sydney gang!! *fingers crossed*

Edit: just realized my background check went back to "We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information." It previously said it was in progress
I just caught ghost update too! same update for background check