Background Checks -EXPLAINED >>>

[Sarabjit123]

Hello sir ...thanx for your information very helpfull...I want to ask you something thar in 2014 I was deported from Norway for overataying my visa ....now I m living in dubai on work permit from 4 years. ..I m plaining to get work permit in canada. ..would it effect on my visa application for canada? ?? Plz give me your advice

 

[StephanieBB]

Hello! Quick question: if the main applicant (the sponsored person) has a sibling with a criminal record, does this affect the background check? Can they be refused?

 

[Spotted]

Hello sir ...thanx for your information very helpfull...I want to ask you something thar in 2014 I was deported from Norway for overataying my visa ....now I m living in dubai on work permit from 4 years. ..I m plaining to get work permit in canada. ..would it effect on my visa application for canada? ?? Plz give me your advice

Check with an immigration lawyer. This one needs someone with experience on legal precedent.

 

[xpensive]

Good day all, Please i need idea on my situation, I am applying as married but my wife is in the uk applying for indefinite leave to remain since 2013. I am including her as an un-accompanying spouse . I want to know if her overstaying in the uk and have been applying for indefinite leave to remain with her appealing and presently applying again. will it be a problem to my express entry application? lastly she is presently pregnant and also reason for not going with me

 

[AliShahid]

Background & Security Checks

Note: Our Background Check comprises of 2 parts:
1. The Standard Documentation Checks,
2. The Security & Criminality Checks.

Standard Documentation Checks:
Our background check is done at the CHC stage. It commences the moment our file gets the 1st BFD by the VO. An indicator of which is the e-CAS that shows "In Progress". All docs been checked & our NOC being tallied against the MI, if the VO finds our case 'eligible' for Canadian PR, the file becomes 'Accepted'; and then it goes for standard background checks, viz. Exp, Quals, Adaptability, Qualitative Considerations etc.

The process involves many things. If our case file is well presented and the enclosures vouch the quality-quantity, adequate POF docs etc., there might not be a requirement of 'actually' calling the employers, references etc. The VOs have a way with that, they are experienced enough to ascertain the logical disposition of our case. But, if there are any concerns of his/her, s/he is likely to ask for additional docs, do further scrutiny vide any means [calling, visiting etc.] & might ask for an Interview.

-Culmination: When 'fully' satisfied, we get the 'Medical Request'.
-Timeframe: Can be anything around 3-8* months, for the 'fast track' system (Avg. 4-5 months).
-eCAS: Continues to Show 'In Process'.
*The older system has a queue, thus can be longer.

Security & Criminality Checks:
A part of the b/ground checks is the 'Security Check'. It commences after our med results are submitted to the CHC. This is a major activity -mainly concerning our 'safe inclusion' into the Canadian Soil; vis-a-vis, Political, Socio-Econmical, Anti-Social disposition, perceived Threat to Canada's integrity etc. This gets us the SDEC, CDEC & SECCRIM.

This is a serious & time-consuming stage, involving many agencies, including CSIS, Interpol, NASC, Database Checking & touch-base with Local Police. Many things are considered here... the No. of countries visited, Applicant coming from 'certain' countries, ex-Servicemen [including Law Enforcement services], Prolonged stay in a country w/out sufficient docs to prove cause, frequent traveling to certain nations, your *Name (?), Inter-Religion/Nationality Marriages etc.

If everything is simple & straight, the file soon gets into the 'final review' stage. If there are any 'red flags', our case goes into a 'spin'. Then our file might go to the local Police/CID agencies; the outcome/timeframe of which is beyond the control of CIC. And thereby the timeframe can be anything [sometimes beyond 1yr]. But, usually this stage should be over by 5 months max. However, a point to be noted is that we can also be called for an Interview [at this stage], due to this reason.

-Culmination: Only upon security clearance we receive the PPR.
-Timeframe: Around 2-6 months. Avg. 3 months. [With new system, sometimes PPR is clubbed with Meds]
-eCAS: Still 'In Process', but 'Med Results Recd.' inside.

*Yes, that's how a certain Mr. Sharukh Khan was detained for 4.5 hrs in an US port. He was a VIP, thus 4.5 hrs. For u & me -things could be different.
...
The Process in a Nutshell:

Stage-1: [CIO stage] Send Initial Apps+Processing Fees to CIO-NS > Qualitative Check > Issue of AOR+120 days Letter >

Stage-2: [CHC stage onwards] Send Full Docs+RPRF to the Local Visa Office > File on Queue > e-Cas: "Received by Visa Office" > Eligibility Check+PSDEC > Issue of 2nd AOR > Background Check > Issue of Additional docs Request [if any] > 1st BF'D > e-Cas: "In Process" > Send Addnl. Docs > Issue of Med Request > 2nd BF'D >

Stage-3: Meds Sent > e-Cas: "Medical Results Recd." > Issue of PPR* > Send Passport/s > Security Check > Visa/s Stamped > e-Cas: "Decision Made" >
*The Meds & PPR are sometimes 'clubbed' together.

Stage-4: Return of 'Stamped' Passport/s+COPR > Landing at the POE > e-Cas: "Completed".
...

Qorax

Hi,
My background checks have been completed after a wait of almost 20 months. They asked for the re-medical for whole family, which has been submitted online by the authorized medical clinic.

Any idea how long will I have to wait before the IRCC asks for the payment of landing fee and passport submission ?

 

[AliShahid]

Hi everyone,
My background checks have been completed after a wait of almost 20 months. IRCC has asked for the re-medical for whole family, which has already been submitted online by the authorized medical clinic.

Any idea how long will I have to wait before the IRCC asks for the payment of landing fee and passport submission ?

 

[carlotanching]

Is transfer to LVO after passing all the checks- Med, Criminal, BGC and SS a good sign of PPR? TIA

 

[smanik]

Dear experts, please help...

I am outland(FSW - Paper based applicant) and application is being tracked by my immigration lawyer so unable to link to CIC account.
Latest ECAS status shows that "Medical results have been received".

Appreciate if anyone can tell me at what stage my application is currently in. Is it security check completed? Any idea how long it takes to get PPR.


AR - 24th Dec 2018
AOR - 20th Mar 2019
MR - 9th Oct 2019
PAL - 15th Oct 2019
Medical done on 17th Oct 2019
ECAS Status - Medical results have been received (26th Oct 2019).

 

[smanik]

Background & Security Checks

Note: Our Background Check comprises of 2 parts:
1. The Standard Documentation Checks,
2. The Security & Criminality Checks.

Standard Documentation Checks:
Our background check is done at the CHC stage. It commences the moment our file gets the 1st BFD by the VO. An indicator of which is the e-CAS that shows "In Progress". All docs been checked & our NOC being tallied against the MI, if the VO finds our case 'eligible' for Canadian PR, the file becomes 'Accepted'; and then it goes for standard background checks, viz. Exp, Quals, Adaptability, Qualitative Considerations etc.

The process involves many things. If our case file is well presented and the enclosures vouch the quality-quantity, adequate POF docs etc., there might not be a requirement of 'actually' calling the employers, references etc. The VOs have a way with that, they are experienced enough to ascertain the logical disposition of our case. But, if there are any concerns of his/her, s/he is likely to ask for additional docs, do further scrutiny vide any means [calling, visiting etc.] & might ask for an Interview.

-Culmination: When 'fully' satisfied, we get the 'Medical Request'.
-Timeframe: Can be anything around 3-8* months, for the 'fast track' system (Avg. 4-5 months).
-eCAS: Continues to Show 'In Process'.
*The older system has a queue, thus can be longer.

Security & Criminality Checks:
A part of the b/ground checks is the 'Security Check'. It commences after our med results are submitted to the CHC. This is a major activity -mainly concerning our 'safe inclusion' into the Canadian Soil; vis-a-vis, Political, Socio-Econmical, Anti-Social disposition, perceived Threat to Canada's integrity etc. This gets us the SDEC, CDEC & SECCRIM.

This is a serious & time-consuming stage, involving many agencies, including CSIS, Interpol, NASC, Database Checking & touch-base with Local Police. Many things are considered here... the No. of countries visited, Applicant coming from 'certain' countries, ex-Servicemen [including Law Enforcement services], Prolonged stay in a country w/out sufficient docs to prove cause, frequent traveling to certain nations, your *Name (?), Inter-Religion/Nationality Marriages etc.

If everything is simple & straight, the file soon gets into the 'final review' stage. If there are any 'red flags', our case goes into a 'spin'. Then our file might go to the local Police/CID agencies; the outcome/timeframe of which is beyond the control of CIC. And thereby the timeframe can be anything [sometimes beyond 1yr]. But, usually this stage should be over by 5 months max. However, a point to be noted is that we can also be called for an Interview [at this stage], due to this reason.

-Culmination: Only upon security clearance we receive the PPR.
-Timeframe: Around 2-6 months. Avg. 3 months. [With new system, sometimes PPR is clubbed with Meds]
-eCAS: Still 'In Process', but 'Med Results Recd.' inside.

*Yes, that's how a certain Mr. Sharukh Khan was detained for 4.5 hrs in an US port. He was a VIP, thus 4.5 hrs. For u & me -things could be different.
...
The Process in a Nutshell:

Stage-1: [CIO stage] Send Initial Apps+Processing Fees to CIO-NS > Qualitative Check > Issue of AOR+120 days Letter >

Stage-2: [CHC stage onwards] Send Full Docs+RPRF to the Local Visa Office > File on Queue > e-Cas: "Received by Visa Office" > Eligibility Check+PSDEC > Issue of 2nd AOR > Background Check > Issue of Additional docs Request [if any] > 1st BF'D > e-Cas: "In Process" > Send Addnl. Docs > Issue of Med Request > 2nd BF'D >

Stage-3: Meds Sent > e-Cas: "Medical Results Recd." > Issue of PPR* > Send Passport/s > Security Check > Visa/s Stamped > e-Cas: "Decision Made" >
*The Meds & PPR are sometimes 'clubbed' together.

Stage-4: Return of 'Stamped' Passport/s+COPR > Landing at the POE > e-Cas: "Completed".
...

Qorax

Dear experts, please help...
I am outland(FSW - Paper based applicant) and application is being tracked by my immigration lawyer so unable to link to CIC account.
Latest ECAS status shows that "Medical results have been received".

Appreciate if anyone can tell me at what stage my application is currently in. Is it security check completed? Any idea how long it takes to get PPR.


AR - 24th Dec 2018
AOR - 20th Mar 2019
MR - 9th Oct 2019
PAL - 15th Oct 2019
Medical done on 17th Oct 2019
ECAS Status - Medical results have been received (26th Oct 2019).

 

[Sromana]

I called cic on 5th Nov they said everything passed. Is someone have an idea how long it’s gonna take for ppr ?

 

[carlotanching]

I called cic on 5th Nov they said everything passed. Is someone have an idea how long it’s gonna take for ppr ?

It depends on when the officer will pick your file for final review. Can you pls share your timeline?

 

[Sromana]

It depends on when the officer will pick your file for final review. Can you pls share your timeline?

Ar Nov 2018
Air Feb 2019
Mr May 2019
Mp May 2019
Pal Aug 2019
Thanks

what’s your timeline ?

 

[carlotanching]

Ar Nov 2018
Air Feb 2019
Mr May 2019
Mp May 2019
Pal Aug 2019
Thanks

what’s your timeline ?

Lodge- April 2018
Aor and start processing- May 2018
PAL- Oct 2018
remedical done- Aug 2, 2019
all checks done- Aug 25
Ip2 and transfer to LVO- Sept 25
Waiting for PPR

 

[Drifter@1981]

No new or adverse info. Requested PCs recieved and reviewed. No concerns. Criminality passed. No additional document required at this time.
APPLICATION FARWARDED TO PNP-MEDS-NPOT- STARTED-BRW

THIS is on my Gsms notes I recieved today any idea wats the last line file farwarded to in caps letter means

 

[Drifter@1981]

Any idea mr. Quarax