Hi Bill,
After reading your first post on this forum (beginning part of section 3),i was under the impression that you could only move to IP2 if your A11 and A16 and criminality checks were completed. Thus also meant that once you reach IP2, PPR was around the corner.
But after reading the above post, im a little confused as it suggests that reaching IP2 is not a confirmation that the previous stages are done and that being in IP2 cannot be used to estimate your status in the whole process.
Your thoughts ?
Section 3 details are correct but it doesn't apply to 100% applications. Over the time we see exceptions and I have mentioned these.
In the past, I have seen applicants moving to IP2 without A11 and A40, however, in reality, it only started once A11 and A40 were passed. In some cases, applicants stayed in IP1 till the end and suddenly got PPR.
Finally, the final review is different from IP2. As IP2 is conducted by security agencies while a final review is done by Senior Officer in Visa Office.
I know it's confusing but this is how things work in Immigration Offices.