Test Completed But BACKGROUND CHECK in progress.

[ta123]

Hey guys,

Count me in! I have been waiting for my BGC since June 5th 2023 (I think!). You can see the details of my application in my signature. I was never asked for FP and my GCMS notes show that I passed criminality on June 21 2023 (started on June 5th). So it didn't take long!

I don't have extensive travel history (just twice for 20 days in total). I have been living here since 2013 and filed taxes since. Everything should be in the system. I have no idea why it is taking long. Also, why doesn't the security clearance for our PR count?? How many times do we have to go through this? lol
If what I read here is correct, I have to expect my BGC by Feb 5 2024. I'll update you!

 

[jojee2k6]

Hey guys,

Count me in! I have been waiting for my BGC since June 5th 2023 (I think!). You can see the details of my application in my signature. I was never asked for FP and my GCMS notes show that I passed criminality on June 21 2023 (started on June 5th). So it didn't take long!

I don't have extensive travel history (just twice for 20 days in total). I have been living here since 2013 and filed taxes since. Everything should be in the system. I have no idea why it is taking long. Also, why doesn't the security clearance for our PR count?? How many times do we have to go through this? lol
If what I read here is correct, I have to expect my BGC by Feb 5 2024. I'll update you!

Wish you sooner than that, but new norm of SS is 9-10 months, while it was 6-8 months until August.
Ceveat: every case is different, eh!

 

[ta123]

Wish you sooner than that, but new norm of SS is 9-10 months, while it was 6-8 months until August.
Ceveat: every case is different, eh!

Great! Let's just say that we are very important people and that is why it is taking so long! Positive attitude comes a long way!

 

[jojee2k6]

Great! Let's just say that we are very important people and that is why it is taking so long! Positive attitude comes a long way!

Disagree, blacksheeps of lottery. I'm sitting at 9 months.

 

[ta123]

Disagree, blacksheeps of lottery. I'm sitting at 9 months.

That SUCKS! I hope you get it very very soon. You and all of those that have been waiting for a long time! I know the system is unfair but technically it is a matter of time

 

[jojee2k6]

That SUCKS! I hope you get it very very soon. You and all of those that have been waiting for a long time! I know the system is unfair but technically it is a matter of time

Not unfair, rather random or discretionary. Albeit thanks and likewise best wishes!

 

[faisalyaakhan]

One more application with same status as you all. Waiting 5 months since Test for Background Check. Other application along with me got Oath ceremony but I am still at BG

 

[tired_man]

July 2022 AOR here. Test completed Dec. 2022. GCMS shows they changed my application status to "on hold" end of Aug 2023. E-grant clearance pending. I contacted them a few times no answer about what's wrong there. I have not asked to provide anything. I'm getting frustrated.

 

[unnipbvr]

I have GCMS for myself and my spouse. They look exactly the same.

Security - Blank
Criminality - Completed

But my BG is "In Progress" and her's was completed in July itself.
So far I assumed that my BG was not completed because of Security. But GCMS shows nothing in Security section when BG is complete for her application.

Very confusing.

	Mine	Spouse
AOR	July 13	July 13
BG Completed	In Progress	July 27
Test Completed	Aug 9	Aug 9

 

[inteljeet]

Don't wanna cause any extreme anxiety here, but my AOR was June 2021, Background in progress since them. Wrote my citizenship test in March 2022.
In between I have been asked to undergo FP three times. I have been in touch with MP but seems like there isnt anything they can do.
Just for reference, have been in Canada for 15 years now, paid taxes all 15 years, no criminal record, no extensive travels. Now when I go to RCMP office for FP they recognize me and sympathise with the situation. Just a victim of inefficient process

 

[tired_man]

Don't wanna cause any extreme anxiety here, but my AOR was June 2021, Background in progress since them. Wrote my citizenship test in March 2022.
In between I have been asked to undergo FP three times. I have been in touch with MP but seems like there isnt anything they can do.
Just for reference, have been in Canada for 15 years now, paid taxes all 15 years, no criminal record, no extensive travels. Now when I go to RCMP office for FP they recognize me and sympathise with the situation. Just a victim of inefficient process

Have you ever considered any action such as a writ of mandamus?

 

[ta123]

Don't wanna cause any extreme anxiety here, but my AOR was June 2021, Background in progress since them. Wrote my citizenship test in March 2022.
In between I have been asked to undergo FP three times. I have been in touch with MP but seems like there isnt anything they can do.
Just for reference, have been in Canada for 15 years now, paid taxes all 15 years, no criminal record, no extensive travels. Now when I go to RCMP office for FP they recognize me and sympathise with the situation. Just a victim of inefficient process

OMG it is so so terrible I am sorry! What excuses could they possibly have at this point? Do you know the status of your security clearance?

 

[zaina02]

Feb 2023 - how about you ?

May I know which office?? I’m in same boat as you. Test completed but no FP request and BG still in process

 

[zaina02]

I got a ghost update today. My test was updated yesterday itself. But background is still inprocess.

 

[rjphd]

May I know which office?? I’m in same boat as you. Test completed but no FP request and BG still in process

I am not sure about the office but I am living in Toronto