For certain, you will not receive any email when BG check starts. The only times you receive emails are for BIL and MEP, or when there's an update on your GCKeys account i.e if you have link your application to your GCKey online accountOn the application details it shows like this -
just not sure if we will receive an official email advising background check is in process
- We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.