I got the exact same response and after reading so many posts even I'm wondering if it is security screening.
When I called, the agent said security has not started and eligibility is still in progress. So it doesn't really make sense for me to be in security screening when security has not started and eligibility is still in progress.
Guys, I got the same reply from Ottawa CPC saying that my file r
equires additional verifications. I also went through some forums and saw that for all people with the same reply it took a year or more to get PPR. I am hoping this is not our case but it would be nice to keep in touch to see the progress or findings each of us make on our cases.
My AOR is Oct 1st and I am still in IP1. My 1st set of GCMS notes that I received by end of April showed no updates to the file since November. It says my eligibility is met (not passed) and criminality and security not started. Also it showed the Info Sharing as "In Progress".
I ordered a new set of notes this week cause that reply from Ottawa CPC got me very confused and stressed. I will let you guys know when I get them or if I get the PPR before that.