Now on the question of "Background check" going from "In progress" to "Not needed at this time". The question mark icon next to the status shows the following definitions.
We need to verify criminal, security and/or other background information to ensure admissibility to Canada.
Review of background information may be Not started, Not needed at this time, In progress or Complete
Not needed at this time means we have not yet received an application for permanent residence. You need an invitation to apply before you can submit an application for permanent residence.
Not started means that we have not begun the review of background information.
In progress means that we have begun the review of background information.
Complete means that we have completed the review of background information.
Now does this mean that our applications have not reached CIC or what??.. Since as per the definition of "Not needed at this time" given above it seems so!!
Utterly confused :-[