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Don’t worry and go with the application. No one knows how this SS works. I don’t have any complicated history still I ended up in SS.

I think you do not need to worry about your application right now, its only about 3 months after your test completion and I assume you are well within IRCC's processing times.

This entire security assessment process doesn’t make sense. Why would someone who knows that he/she is doing illegal stuff put themselves under spotlight by applying for Canadian citizenship. Why would the security agencies wait for someone to apply for citizenship to investigate them for...

what’s more concerning is that they have granted pr and citizenship to people who are an actual security threat, even some ministers were recently involved in questionable activities. But these so called third parties of IRCC want to harass some normal people who wouldn’t even hurt a fly.

The randomness and discrimination of being in extended background check hurts. Its been 15 months for me. They are processing the newer applications within 4-5 months.

Thanks for explaining this. I always wondered how come “we are waiting for third party background assessment” phrase from IRCC suddenly didn’t matter when someone files a writ of mandamus. The IRCC then goes ahead and grants citizenship as if those background checks are suddenly completed. Just...

I feel like scientists are scrutinized way more than other applicants. This group of people often travel a lot to attend conferences and meetings. The other group I see people working in IT/cyber security/finance. I am here waiting for more than a year now, because IRCC third parties can’t...

I think it is because some PhDs/Scientists work on sensitive research topics that triggers a comprehensive background check. Not every research is a sensitive topic but looks like the bureaucrats at IRCC just send everyone to security screening. My PR application also took longer than usual...

Can you post the blog website link here. Thanks

I have a phd and stuck at the background check step for almost one year now.

A Are you a PhD. Just my observation that IRCC doesn’t like applicants working in the research fields :D. They want them to go through enhanced security screening. I am also almost at one year mark now. I work in R&D. My PR application was also stuck on BG check and now citizenship again...

I recently renewed my PR card through the online application portal, here are some of my suggestions and observations: - The online application portal is a hot mess. Be patient :D - Do not crop your photo with the online cropping tool. It is hard to get it right. Just upload the entire photo...

Yes you are not in this long wait. Your background will pass once IRCC receives your fingerprints. It takes about 4-6 weeks after you submit the fingerprints.

Thanks for sharing your experience. I also looked at some other applicants' posts who were in a similar situation. Basically it takes about 8-10 months for background completion after AOR.

I am a July AOR applicant, and the test completed in August, fingerprints were received by IRCC in September. Still waiting for background clearance. There is an old thread regarding this situation...

It should be okay, try getting GCMS notes. It will show if the criminality part of background is passed or no. If it is passed they won’t ask for fingerprints.

I combed through all the similar cases that have already received their citizenship, normally it takes about 8-10 months for background and lpp to complete after fingerprint verification. Few cases are pending more than that.

I am in a similar situation. FP received by IRCC 1 month ago, background still in progress and this got me concerned. Everything else in progress except citizenship test completed and oath not started. I am a June/2023 applicant. I am just wondering what could cause this type of situation. Just...

No test invite after so many days post AOR is really not normal, have you tried calling them and asking for a status update?

Sorry do not want to be intrusive, but if you would like to provide more details, do you have any extensive travel history or complicated immigration history? I recently received my GCMS notes, and everything looks in good shape, apart from security, which was blanked out. I am not sure if...